Blog Assignment 1

 

1) Please tell us about yourself. For example what is the funniest thing that ever happened to you or what about your makes you interesting?  

Hi , My name is Kayla I'm 22 years old and this is my last semester for my undergraduate degree. I'm from Jersey City, NJ and I live at home with my mom, dad, and barely my older brother (he is never home). I don't really have a funniest moment unless you count the cruel jokes the universe plays on me constantly. Some interesting tidbits about me are that I like to make jewelry, crochet, and I love cats.

2) Please tell us your concentration. Why did you choose this concentration?

My concentration is Family Services, I chose this major because I know I wanted to work with children but I knew I didn't want to be a teacher or guidance counselor, but I still wanted to work with children in some capacity. I figured Family Services would be the best way to better the lives of children and the plus is that I will be equipped to help the whole family!

3) What is the name of your internship site and what is your position?

I am interning at All Stars Project headquarters in NY. I am the intern for the All Star Talent Show Network and Development School for Youth.

4) What are your current career or graduate school plans? Or tell us if you plan to marry rich or travel the world or whatever your can dream of!

In an ideal world I would marry rich, travel the world, and work as a fabulously dress family Therapist who writes books.  But for right now I am thinking of applying to the Montclair and NYU counseling programs. I also would not mind working at All Stars after my internship is over. My ultimate down the road goal is to create my own non-profit. 

5) Also, tell us about your family - for example - are your parents married or not, do you live with them, do you have siblings, pets etc? What is an activity you like to share with your family? etc.

My parents have been married for 23 years and like I said before I do still live with them. (who turns down free shelter and food, am I right??) Me and my family love to drink together ironically. We like to have wine coolers and beer while we watch various tv shows and make jokes.

6) Please also write about 1 or 2 topics on the syllabus that interest you and WHY.

 I am interested in the working with LGBT&Q families because I really don't have much exposure to families and much as i have exposure to individuals in the community. I am also really interested in the in person class where we hear from graduates of the MSU  Counseling Psychology program because I am very interested in my higher education option. I have so many questions about the process.