Psychology was not my first declared major when I initially began college, but I knew after taking my first psychology course that I didn’t want to do anything else with my life. Instantaneously, I became obsessed and fascinated by the idea that there is a whole field dedicated to understanding the mind and behavior of human beings. With that being said, my long-term ambition is to become a clinical psychologist. In order to achieve this goal, I will continue pursuing my education and ultimately, I hope to obtain a PhD. Applying to graduate school is a competitive process that requires field or research experience as a prerequisite. My current college does not offer any programs in Psychology. In the interest of gaining much-needed background,