I received Principal's List awards in elementary school, participated in the International Baccalaureate magnet program in middle school, and graduated in the top ten of my high school class . College was personally mandatory for me. While my mother didn't encourage me to go to college, I had the drive and determination within me to attend. Attending a Historically Black College/University (HBCU) was definitely one of my desires and I knew I wanted to attend a school in Georgia to receive a HOPE Scholarship. I originally chose Albany State University because it was the only HBCU in Georgia with an accredited forensic science degree program. Soon after arriving here, I decided to change my major to Psychology. The reason for this was the realization that I did not like laboratory work, and I was also more interested in the science of arts rather than natural sciences. Psychology is a very interesting and intellectual field of study and I enjoy the opportunities to observe and interact with others who have the same interest. Once I graduate in December, I plan to attend graduate school to study marriage and family therapy and would like to receive a PhD in clinical psychology. I have yet to decide on a school, but I am currently working on making my decision. My long-term career goal is to become a marriage and family psychologist and own my own practice. I would also like to work