Ellie Jeffrey
Hometown: Livonia, MI
Program: MA
Book I would recommend: The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune
Favorite Quote: “I had the epiphany that laughter was light, and light was laughter, and that this was the secret of the universe.” – The Goldfinch by Donna Tart
What would people be surprised to know about you?
People would be surprised to know that I was a competitive dancer till I graduated high school, and was also the president of my dance team in college.
Name a cause you are passionate about.
A cause that I am passionate about is self-discovery. I believe that the best way to live life to the fullest is to know yourself completely, and I will always advocate for it.
Why did you choose MSP?
I chose to attend MSP because of the schools dedication to personal growth endeavors, self-directed learning, and personal well-being.
What do you want to do with your degree?
I plan to become a therapist specializing in teenagers and young adults. I hope to help them work through their personal struggles, and to develop personal growth plans for each of them.
How did you first get interested in the mental health profession?
I first got interested in the mental health profession when I took AP Psychology my senior year of high school. It was the most interesting class I had ever taken, and I knew I had to work in the field of mental health after finishing it.
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