Yeirim Kim
Hometown: Waterford, MI
Program: MA
Books I would recommend: Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut, Brain on Fire and The Great Pretender both by Susannah Cahalan, and Verity by Colleen Hoover
Favorite Quote: “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” -Maya Angelou
What would people be surprised to know about you?
People would be surprised to know that I am a black belt in Taekwondo.
Name a cause you are passionate about.
I am passionate about helping people overcome trauma and challenges, and for people to strive to become their best selves.
Why did you choose MSP?
I chose to attend MSP because of its emphasis on self-directed growth and the school’s dedication to students gaining the skills they need to become well-trained licensed clinicians.
What do you want to do with your degree?
I plan to either become a clinical psychologist who specializes in working with people who have mental illnesses or to become a clinical neuropsychologist to research and work with those in the neurodivergent population and those who have suffered from TBI.
What are you most looking forward to about your program?
I am looking forward to gaining a deeper insight into psychology and mental illness and gaining hands-on experience during practicum.