Psychology Alumni Spotlights

“Be flexible. You will find much more success when you demonstrate a willingness to take on new tasks and learn new skills.”

“My relationships with my professors helped me succeed because I received encouragement and constructive feedback, and always felt comfortable to ask for advice and opinions regarding my chosen path and goals. Through these relationships, I was also able to find job opportunities and I have enjoyed keeping in touch with such bright and kind role models.”

“My experience at Carthage has helped me to thrive in my graduate program. Carthage is also where I was first introduced to research.”

“Many of my internships, as well as my current job, were offered to me in part because of my personal connections with my wonderful professors and the rich, extensive classroom opportunities I was able to have.”

“Achieving justice and positive outcomes for crime victims is the most rewarding part of my career. The liberal arts education Carthage provided has been instrumental when attacking complex legal issues that arise in cases. I am able to apply the facts of each particular case to various sources of case law and statutory authority to decipher the applicable law in each case and argue effectively before the court.”

“Carthage is a place where you can tell that the faculty members really care about their students and about preparing their students for what comes after Carthage.”