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Geovanni Said

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Writing
  • Exercise And Fitness
  • Social Justice
  • Reading
  • Arabic
  • Cooking
  • Baking
  • Board Games And Puzzles
  • Gaming
  • Music
  • Spending Time With Friends and Family
  • Walking
  • Running
  • Hiking And Backpacking
  • Camping
  • Travel And Tourism
  • Ceramics And Pottery
  • Psychology
  • Gender Studies
  • Health Sciences
  • Mental Health
  • Data Science
  • Research

Reading

  • Academic
  • Adult Fiction
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Fantasy
  • Horror
  • Mystery
  • Tragedy
  • Short Stories
  • Health
  • Social Science
  • Science‎
  • Education

I read books multiple times a week.

Bio

I am a Palestinian-American immigrant whose dream is to become a couple and family therapist and earn my certificate in sex therapy. As a queer person, my passion is to empower other LGBTQ+ individuals to live as their authentic identity. To do this, I aspire to be a family and sex therapist so I can help young adults navigate their journey of self-discovery and how their identity impacts their relationships with others. I am a great candidate because I am knowledgeable about LGBTQ+ identities both personally and through research, and I am committed to advocating for social justice, community, and practicing self-reflection.

Education

Antioch University-New England

Master's degree program

2022 – 2025

Majors:
  • Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

Northeastern Illinois University

Bachelor's degree program

2017 – 2021

Majors:
  • Psychology, General
Minors:
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies, Other

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Majors of interest:
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Student Aide

    Higher Education · Institutional Advancement - Northeastern Illinois University

    Jan 2017 – Jan 2019

  • Student Organization Member & President

    Higher Education · One Voice on Campus - Northeastern Illinois University

    Jan 2017 – Jan 2018

  • Research Assistant

    Higher Education · Dept. of Educational Inquiry/Curriculum Studies & Psychology - Northeastern Illinois University

    Jan 2020 – Jan 2020

  • General Psychology Peer Leader

    Higher Education · Dept. of Psychology - Northeastern Illinois University

    Jan 2018 – Jan 2019

  • Psychology Tutor

    Higher Education · Learning Success Center - Northeastern Illinois University

    Jan 2019 – Jan 2021

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Counseling
Dream career goals:
Serving LGBTQ+ individuals
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Politics
  • Volunteering
Geovanni Said Student Profile | Bold.org