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Melissa Shang

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Advocacy And Activism
  • Mental Health
  • Research
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Counseling And Therapy
  • Community Service And Volunteering

Reading

I read books multiple times a week.

Bio

Hello! My name is Melissa. I graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University in 2025 with a B.A. in Psychology, and I am now pursuing my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Oregon State University. I'm passionate about researching mental health treatment barriers for people with disabilities.

Education

Oregon State University

Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

2025 – 2031

Majors:
  • Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Harvard College

Bachelor's degree program

2021 – 2025

Majors:
  • Psychology, General

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Majors of interest:
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Medical school interest:
No
English as first language:
Yes
Homeschooled:
No

Career

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Mental Health Care, Psychology
Dream career goals:
To become a researcher and mental health counselor.
Work experience:
8 years
Has nursing license:
No
Leadership experience:
Yes

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
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