Jasmine Hobson
Hometown: Redford, MI
Program: MA
Book I would recommend: Bitter by Akwaeke Emezi
Favorite Quote: “Love many, trust few, learn to paddle your own canoe.” – Robert Douglas
What would people be surprised to know about you?
I can read Ancient Latin.
Name a cause you are passionate about.
I am passionate about ending the stigma against mental health, especially in the Black and LGBTQIA+ communities.
Why did you choose MSP?
I wanted a psychology education that focused on preparing me for the clinical field and was committed to multiculturalism and social justice so I can work directly with clients across different cultures, races, sexualities, and genders.
What do you want to do with your degree?
With my degree, I plan to pursue my PsyD and become a Child and Adolescent Psychologist, primarily for Black and LGBTQIA+ people.
How did you first get interested in the mental health profession?
I first got interested in the mental health profession in high school after seeing so many peers suffer from mental health and not have any proper help. I decided to take psychology my senior year and knew I wanted to pursue it as a career.
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