Jacob Gringorten
Hometown: Huntington Woods, MI
Program: MA
Book I would recommend: The Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut
Favorite Quote: “You’ll worry a lot less about what people think of you when you realize how seldom they do.” -David Foster Wallace
What would people be surprised to know about you?
I was born in Toronto and lived overseas for a few years while my parents were teaching globally.
Name a cause you are passionate about.
I am passionate about autism services and the selfless people who surround themselves within it. I have worked with autistic children since I was in high school and have really connected to that community in a positive way!
Why did you choose MSP?
MSP showed me a more unique and direct path of learning that was missing at a more standard and larger school.
What do you want to do with your degree?
I hope to continue working with a youth demographic in my future career. In the past few years, I have been really interested in psychological testing and assessment, especially with autism testing.
How did you first get interested in the mental health profession?
Ever since I took my first psychology class in college, I have been intrigued by ideas of how we perceive and manipulate certain behaviors within ourselves, others, and our surroundings. I was also heavily interested in the psychology that goes on within athletes connected to performance.
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