The first time I realized I wanted to become a mental health counselor was my first year of college in my second semester. I found out about the common types of mental illnesses through my Abnormal Psychology course. I was especially interested in how the brain make up can affect a person mentally. The reason I specifically want to pursue the Master’s program at Rowan University is because of both personal and educational reasons. Mental health has always been a focus of mine ever since I could remember. I am personally always keeping track of my mental health and stress levels. I do this by examining whether I am happy or sad and evaluating the reasons for why I am feeling the way I am feeling. A personal reason that I wish to pursue the