[humanser] preparing for grad school

[MARY CHAPPELL]

Sarah,
Congratulations on your arrival at this juncture. One thing that I found
helpful in my transition from undergrad to grad was working as a volunteer.
I worked as a listener on a suicide crisis line and found the experience to
be very helpful as it offered me exposure to a full spectrum of challenges,
allowed me to effectively develop my empathic ear, and offered variety in
areas of mental health. I had a situation that allowed me to utilize my
strengths. Things worked out so well that I was offered a position as a
trainer. I volunteered as a Red Cross crisis intake interviewer  and was
exposed to crisis stabilization. I have enjoyed volunteer work in hospice
and have strengthend my understanding of and resolve when facing
end-of-life situations. My time with a rape crisis hotline aided my
tolerance of extreme distress and helped me differentiate between
powerlessness and the healthy use of power. If your interest are targeted at
school counseling sometimes tutoring may be beneficial or sitting on
community boards. If inpatient or health psychology are calling you
volunteer at a hospital. Volunteering opens your senses to the breath of
cues and curiosities a role may have. It also strengthens your application
and, ultimately, your confidence.It was a primary factor in my move from
undergrad to grad, and finally to my doctorate. Good luck.
Mary Tatum Chappell
---Original Message-----
From: humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Sarah Meyer
Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2011 8:31 AM
To: humanser
Subject: [humanser] preparing for grad school

Hello!
First off, thanks to Kathy and Rick for the welcome messages a few weeks
ago!

I am wondering how people determined which grad school to attend. What
factors did you consider in making your decisions? What should one do
to prepare for grad school? Are there any types of entry-level jobs in
which I could gain some experience that would help me in preparing for
a career in counseling psychology, particularly as I am entering a
phase between undergraduate and graduate education?

Thanks in advance for any insight or suggestions.

Sarah

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