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T'Aneka Bowers

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Hobbies & Interests

  • African American Studies
  • Baseball
  • Volleyball
  • Volunteering
  • Teaching
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Counseling And Therapy
  • Education
  • Exercise And Fitness
  • Meditation and Mindfulness
  • Mental Health
  • Psychology

Reading

  • Psychology
  • lifestyle
  • the alchemist
  • ikigai
  • the quest for enlightenment

I read books multiple times a month.

Bio

My career goals after finishing undergrad at Dillard University is to further my education by going to graduate school and earning my master's degree in Clinical Psychology. During the years that I am in graduate school I plan to either become a school counselor or a high school psychology teacher. Becoming a school counselor would not only allow me the experience I need in the field for graduation requirements, but it will also give me a chance to help middle school/ high school students with mental stability, and simply having someone to talk to about the stresses of growing up. As children grow from pre-teens to young adults, the experiences and changes they have can become overwhelming and sometimes they need an outside person looking in to get things off your chest or seek advice. My high school counselor did just that for me. I want to return the favor to as many students as I can. I feel I can have an immense impact on students by encouraging students to invest in their mental health, and breaking the stigma of therapy. Along the way I could even spark some students’ interests in becoming a psychology majors if they so choose to go to college. My high school counselor was who helped me find my interest in psychology and I believe that having a committed counselor/teacher could help them as well. With my master's degree I will serve my community by aiding them in treating their mental health issues, as well as raising awareness to caring for mental health to avoid more severe diagnosis.

Education

University of Holy Cross

Master's degree program

2024 – 2023

Majors:
  • Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Dillard University

Bachelor's degree program

2020 – 2024

Majors:
  • Psychology, General

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Majors of interest:
Education, General, Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Cashier/ Sales Associate

    Apparel & Fashion · Gap Inc.

    Jan 2018 – Jan 2020

  • Aftercare Worker

    Education · St John Lutheran School

    Jan 2023 – Present

  • Intern

    Internship · Brighter & Brighter

    Jan 2023 – Present

  • Cashier/ Online Order Fulfilment

    Retail · Wal-Mart Inc

    Jan 2021 – Present

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Mental Health Care
Dream career goals:
therapist/ psychology teacher
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurship
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