College Experiences That Helped A Clinical Psychologist Succeed At UCLA And Spectrum Psych LA
Reina's undergraduate preparation for a career in clinical psychology involved consistent summer work at a camp, providing "a lot of great clinical experiences," alongside research lab work during both summer and academic years. This, combined with "doing the honors thesis," solidified their career path and provided valuable insight into their future.
Clinical Experience, Research Experience, Psychology Courses, Honors Thesis, Career Planning
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Job Title
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Undergrad
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Reina Factor
Clinical Psychologist
UCLA and Spectrum Psych LA
Emory University 2012
Virginia Tech PhD Clinical Psychology
Psychology
Healthcare, Medical & Wellness
Medical
Honors Student, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Gain clinical experience through summer jobs or internships.
2. Engage in research activities during summers and the school year.
3. Complete an honors thesis to solidify understanding and prepare for next steps.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set yourself up for success in your career?
In undergrad, over the summer, I worked at the camp I started at in 8th grade. I would always come back to LA and work there.
That experience provided a lot of great clinical exposure. I also worked in research labs during the summers and while I was at school. This gave me a lot of research experience during the school year as well.
Additionally, I took many psychology classes. I believe all of these experiences truly set me up for success. The honors thesis was the pinnacle of this, and it really helped me understand what was coming next.