Danville, IN
Gender
Female
Ethnicity
Caucasian
Hobbies and interests
Art
Politics and Political Science
Social Justice
Community Service And Volunteering
Economics
Psychology
Special Effects and Stage Makeup
Makeup and Beauty
Nails
Self Care
Hair Styling
Reading
Reading
Academic
Contemporary
Cultural
History
Magical Realism
Self-Help
Science Fiction
Psychology
I read books daily
Samantha Horning
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The world is in a mental health crisis like never before, and I am dedicated to working in my community to help those in need. I am attending Indiana University in Indianapolis, Indiana, majoring in psychology with a minor in neuroscience, and participating in the IUI honors college. My long-term goal is to earn a PhD in clinical psychology. I am passionate about psychology and helping those with mental illness and addiction, this passion comes from watching so many people struggle to live fulfilled lives due to the current mental health crisis.
Education
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Research and Experimental Psychology
- Psychology, General
Minors:
- Sociology
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences
GPA:
4
PJ's College of Cosmetology-Richmond
Trade SchoolMajors:
- Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
GPA:
4
Danville Community High School
High SchoolGPA:
4
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Psychology, General
- Psychology, Other
- Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
- Research and Experimental Psychology
Career
Dream career field:
Mental Health Care
Dream career goals:
Clinical Psychologist
Intern
IU Indianapolis LifeRAFT2025 – Present1 yearRegistered Behavior Technitian
K1ds Count Therapy2025 – 2025Hairstylist
Great Clips2024 – 2024Shift Supervisor
Crumbl Cookies2023 – 2023I cleaned, scanned, and organized over 500 photos digitally.
Worked for a family friend2018 – 20202 years
Sports
Tennis
Club2015 – 20172 years
Research
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
IU Health — Researcher2025 – PresentCommunity Organization and Advocacy
IU Indianapolis Honors College — Researcher2024 – 2025
Arts
Danville Art Academic Team
Painting2022 – 2024High School Band
Music2016 – 2022Danville Art Gallery
Calligraphy2019 – 2019Indiana All-District Honor Band
Music2021 – 2021Indiana All-Region Honor Band
Music2019 – 2019Sycamore STEM Conference
Animation2018 – 2019Danville Art Club
Painting2021 – 2023Yearbook Committee
Photography2018 – 2020
Public services
Volunteering
IU Indianapolis Honors College Peer Mentor Program — Peer Mentor2024 – 2025Volunteering
End Overdose at Indiana University, Indianapolis — President2025 – PresentVolunteering
Danville Rotary Interact Club — Volunteer (ran fundraisers)2020 – 2022Volunteering
Danville Shared Blessings Food Shelter — Volunteer2022 – PresentVolunteering
Generation Action — member/volunteer2024 – PresentVolunteering
Domestic Abuse Prevention Student Organization — Member and volunteer2024 – PresentVolunteering
National Honor Society — Community Service Coordinator2022 – 2024Volunteering
National Junior Honor Society — Volunteer/ member2019 – 2020Volunteering
Klove — Volunteer - Helped runners of a marathon stay motivated and hydrated2018 – 2019