Author Archives: Tamsen Foote

Hello! I’m Tianxiu Li, an international student from Beijing, China. I’m currently a senior double majoring in Biology and Psychology with a minor in Statistics. I started college with a broad interest in both majors I’m studying, and thus it … Read more

Hey! My name is August Wei (he/him) and I’m a senior from Charlotte, North Carolina graduating in December 2021 with a degree in psychology. Outside of science, I enjoy playing drums and guitar, browsing around in bookstores, and drinking tea … Read more

Hello! My name is Elias Mohammad and I am a junior from Wake Forest, NC. I am currently pursuing a B.S. in both Neuroscience and Exercise Sports Science with a minor in Chemistry. I am very interested in neuroscience and … Read more

Hello UNC and Beyond, my name is Luke Nguyen and I am currently a senior psychology major at UNC. From the moment I got my acceptance letter to this university to the day I’m writing this blog, I have had … Read more

Hi all! My name is Caitlin Nygren, I’m a senior from Chicago, Illinois, pursuing a major in Psychology (B.S.) and minors in Chemistry, Medical Anthropology and Business Administration. Even though I’m far from home at Carolina, the last three years … Read more

Hi everyone! My name is Peyton Watson, and I am a senior from Greensboro, North Carolina, currently pursuing a B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Health and Society. My journey at Carolina has been unique and filled with several … Read more

Hello to all! My name is Hayden Loeb and I am a senior, homegrown in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. I am currently pursuing my B.S. in Psychology and my minor in Spanish for the Health Professions. While my undergraduate journey … Read more

Hi readers! My name is Andrea Santiago, I am a senior from Union, New Jersey, double majoring in Psychology and Public Policy, with a minor in Education, and I am thrilled to be here as a Gil Intern this fall. … Read more

My time as a fall 2015 Gil Intern was the first meaningful experience I had within the world of applied psychology. Though the hours spent and knowledge gained within my placement were instrumental in preparing me for the opportunities to … Read more

My name is Katie Reiter-Lavery and I’m a senior majoring in Psychology and minoring in Religious Studies. I’m broadly interested in positive psychology and its intersections with social, clinical, and developmental psychology while being culturally sensitive and relevant. Ultimately, I … Read more