Honor Society® member
Reina Kiefer
Admissions Ambassador at Skidmore College
- Skidmore College
- Psychology & Dance
- Class of 2017
- Saratoga Springs, New York
Member since May 2016
About
I am currently double majoring in Psychology and Dance at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY. In addition to my high level of commitment to dance performances during the school year, I am also heavily involved in both independent and group research for the psychology department. My academic areas of interest include mood disorders, psychological trauma, and developmental disabilities.
Education
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Skidmore College
Dance & Psychology
2013 – 2017
Honors and awards
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Foley Psychology Department Research Fund
The Foley Psychology Department Research Fund supports a student's work in the discipline of psychology. This award recognizes the student's outstanding achievement and signals the Psychology Department's confidence in this student's potential.
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SEE-Beyond Award
The SEE-Beyong Award invites students to apply their academic-year learning to real-world challenges and to clarify the interrelationship between their educational and post-baccalaureate goals.
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Dean's List Honors
Dean's List Honors serves as a recognition of students' distinguished academic achievement.
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Psi Chi Honor's Society
International Honor's Society in Psychology
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Skidmore National Residence Hall Honorary
The NRHH Award recognizes students who demonstrate outstanding leadership.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I plan to pursue undergraduate professorship in the field of psychology. My long term goals include teaching, publishing original research, and maintaining a private practice. I am also interested in dance movement therapy for individuals with disabilities.
- Graduate school interests
After completing my undergraduate education in Psychology and Dance, I plan to pursue a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. I intend to concentrate my studies on mood disorders and psychological trauma.
- Outside the classroom
Some of my hobbies include hiking, camping, reading, running, and writing poetry.
Experience
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Admissions Ambassador
Skidmore College
May 2016 – Jun 2016
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Server
Mrs. London's Bakery
Oct 2014 – Jun 2016
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Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant
The Meher School
Jul 2014 – Aug 2014
Volunteering
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Intern
AIM Services, Inc.
May 2016 – Jul 2016
Languages
- English (US) Fluent
- Spanish Intermediate
