Undergrad UMD PSYC Students only: Are you considering graduate school, but unsure how to start your planning?

Drop by with your own lunch and learn tips to help you plan your next steps. We will share planning tools and resources, and three PSYC Alumni Career Influencers members will share their tips for selecting a graduate program and advice on gaining experience to test your interests. 

Thursday, April 10, 2025  |  12:30  – 1:30 pm  |   REGISTRATION REQUIRED via Handshake

UMD PSYC Sophomores and Juniors will benefit most from this event. Hosted by the Psychology Department and the BSOS Feller Center. Questions? Contact bsoscareers@umd.edu 

Featured Alumni:

Jessi Collins, LCSW-C

• 2012 | Psychology
• Title: Psychotherapist / Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Company: Jessi Collins Therapy, LLC
• I currently see clients struggling with grief and loss, anxiety, depression, stress and anger management, and feelings of low self-worth. I attended UMD for Psychology and later the University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Social Work for my clinically-focused Master’s of Social Work degree. I’m always happy to share my personal experiences regarding gap years, grad school prep and application process, and the benefit of volunteerism to bolster your resume if needed.

Isabel Wilder

• 2022 | Psychology
• Title: Doctoral Student
• Company: Neuroscience and Cognitive Science (NACS) Program | University of Maryland, College Park
• With enormous support and encouragement, I graduated in the top 2% and began a full-time position at NIH. I am thrilled to be in the Neuroscience and Cognitive Science (NACS) doctoral program, where I am currently doing research on sleep and memory in childhood in the Neurocognitive Development Lab. As I am relatively fresh out of the application process myself, I’m eager to provide support to others interested in graduate school and share my experiences.

Zenab Abubakari

• 2021 | Psychology B.S | I-O Psychology MPS
• Title: Management Analyst / Grants Manager
• Company: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA)- Federal Management Systems (FMS)
• As a first generation student, with the culmination of different research experiences and mentorship from various individuals at UMD, I participated in programs that prepared me for graduate school. Specifically, “Enter the PHD Program” and the BSOS Summer Research Initiative. I look forward to sharing my experiences and journey to elucidate on these processes.

Read more about the Feller Center’s Graduate School prep resources if you are considering applying to graduate school now or later.