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Takai Jones

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Hey there! I am Takai Jones from Detroit, Michigan, and I am a current sophomore at Xavier University of Louisiana. I'm majoring in psychology with a minor in creative writing. My career aspiration is to become a clinical psychologist to bridge the gap between care for mental health for all, but especially in the Black community. I hope to be a leader in dissolving mental health stigma within my culture.

Education

Xavier University of Louisiana

Bachelor's degree program
2022 - 2026
  • Majors:
    • Psychology, General
  • Minors:
    • Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Renaissance High School

High School
2018 - 2022

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Psychology, General
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Mental Health Care

    • Dream career goals:

      clinical psychologist

    • Cashier

      Kroger
      2022 – 20231 year
    • Store Manager

      Razzle Dazzle Nail Supply Store
      2021 – Present3 years

    Sports

    Cheerleading

    Intramural
    2010 – 20133 years

    Research

    • Behavioral Sciences

      THINK Lab at Wayne State University — Student
      2021 – 2021

    Arts

    • Renaissance High School Symphonic Orchestra

      Music
      2019 – 2022

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      MAX 2.0 — team member
      2022 – Present
    • Volunteering

      THINK Lab — research assistant
      2022 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Biomedical Career Advancement Program — Student
      2021 – 2021

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    CapCut Meme Master Scholarship
    Dynamic Edge Women in STEM Scholarship
    Technology has made it possible to live life to the fullest with almost no effort in mind. Of course, hard work goes into every technological invention that people come in contact with but the benefit of knowing someone or better yet something can ensure safety within a home simply by using a cellphone gives people a sense of trust and security. That brings in why the Ring Doorbell is such a valuable invention that has been created in the last ten years. Personally, I've never had the ring doorbell but the countless times someone has said their doorbell prevented a crime or was able to provide help in various situations proves why the Ring Doorbell deserves my recognition. One story that comes to mind is when a man was robbed at gunpoint in North Carolina in 2017 his family was also in the house which adds more fuel to the fire. If a Ring Doorbell was not there to capture this encounter who knows what could have happened in the sense of his family not being able to get justice for what was done to them. The Ring Doorbell has solidified its position in the technology world because it is a necessary advancement from the typical doorbell that truthfully added no value besides knowing someone was at your door. I have always wanted to focus on the most critical part of human development which is the brain because with all the research on brain functions there is still so much more to explore. For instance, in the book and movie titled "Brain on Fire", Susannah Cahalan suffered from a rare autoimmune disease that quite literally attacked her brain making her into a completely different person that no one could figure out with a quick fix. My more specific area of study would be neuropsychology which deals with the relationship between cognition, behavior, and brain functions. I hope to bring awareness to not only the unknown diseases but also give more insight into what we already know. Also, STEM to me has always been one of many ways that advancement has happened because without science (among the other three fields) how could people be informed if there were no scientists, engineers, and mathematicians who are constantly problem solving for the general public. Another goal of mine is to become the doctor that people trust to give them the best treatment. With the current state of our healthcare system, people deserve committed and trustworthy medical workers that will always put them first. Lastly, I want to utilize my future career in ways that not only make me happy but can contribute to every patient's life that I will eventually care for.