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COURTNEY BARTON
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Yes, that's right folks, I am a 37-year-old who decided the degree I currently hold just wasn't cutting it for me anymore! So I boldly took the leap and went back to school to pursue a career in Psychology, in order to, learn how to properly and effectively help veterans and victims overcome struggles with PTSD. Being a full time caregiver for my father while simultaneously working full time to put myself through school has been the most challenging experience of my life; and it has also been the most rewarding. Never let anyone tell you its too late to follow your dreams or advocate for yourself. I believe Dr. Maya Angelou said it best... "Nothing will work, unless you do."
Education
Georgia State University
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Psychology, Other
Georgia State University
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Minors:
- Philosophy
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences
Career
Dream career field:
Mental Health Care
Dream career goals:
INNOVATOR AND RESEARCHER WITH PTSD TREATMENTS
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Softball
Varsity1998 – 20024 years
Awards
- Coach's Award
Future Interests
Advocacy
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Entrepreneurship
You Glow Differently When You're Happy Scholarship
The happiest moment of my life could be told in thousands of words, however, to describe the moment is easy - elation. I had just moved to Kauai and on my first run on the bike path by the ocean I stopped at mile 3 and turned makai to take in the most breathtaking hues of blue water I had ever seen. "You did it," I whispered aloud into trade-winds. I had followed my dream. And standing on that cliff's edge knowing I made it come true was the happiest, most fulfilling moment of my life thus far.