Meret Flessenkamper Hometown: Ann Arbor, MI Program: PsyD Book I would recommend: The last book that made me feel connected and hopeful is One Story, One Song by Richard Wagamese. He is an incredible storyteller, and despite some of his stories touching on homelessness, generational trauma, abuse and not knowing

Hannah Belisle Hometown: Bismarck, ND Program: MA with ABA concentration Book I would recommend: Verity by Coleen Hoover Favorite Quote: “Before you ask which way to go, remember where you’ve been.” What would people be surprised to know about you?  I love to go to metal and rock concerts and

Nosa Obaseki Hometown: Ann Arbor, MI Program: PsyD Book(s) I would recommend: Kite Runner by Khalid Hosseini and Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Favorite Quote: “Some people are like leaves on a tree. Season change, they wither and die. Some people are like a branch on that tree. Be careful

Jess Clemons Hometown: West Bloomfield, MI Program: MA Book I would recommend: The Color Purple by Alice Walker Favorite Quote: “The only way to do great work is to love what you do” – Steve Jobs What would people be surprised to know about you?  People would be surprised that

Leila Bazzi Hometown: Dearborn, MI Program: PsyD Book I would recommend: You’re Not Listening by Kate Murphy Favorite Quote: “Be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud.”  -Maya Angelou What would people be surprised to know about you?  People would be surprised to know that I am a first-generation college graduate.

Aleah M’Poko Hometown: Pretoria, South Africa Program: PsyD Book I would recommend: Switch On Your Brain by Dr. Caroline Leaf Favorite Quote: “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” – Hebrews 11:1 What would people be surprised to know about you?  People might

Terry Thomas Hometown: Westland, MI Program: MA Book I would recommend: Native Son by Richard Wright Favorite Quote: “Comparison is the thief of joy.” -Teddy Roosevelt What would people be surprised to know about you?  One thing people would be surprised to know about me is that I love to

Charles Shamey Hometown: Dearborn Heights, MI Program: MA Book I would recommend: The Art and Science of Personality Development by Dan P. McAdams. Favorite Quote: “The sorrow which has no vent in tears may make other organs weep.” -Henry Maudsley What would people be surprised to know about you?  People would

Arielle Self Hometown: Temecula, CA Program: MA Book I would recommend: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde Favorite Quote: “Each person comes into this world with a specific destiny – he has something to fulfill, some message has to be delivered, some work has to be completed. You

Bre Sullivan  Hometown: Saginaw, MI Program: PsyD Book I would recommend: Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom Favorite Quote: “I took a deep breath and listened to the old brag of my heart. I am, I am, I am.” -Sylvia Plath What would people be surprised to know about you?  People might