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Portrait of Taryan Parvis

Honor Society® member

Taryan Parvis

Liaison at Bridgeville Community Center

  • Humboldt State University
  • counseling psychology
  • Class of 2018
  • Hydesville, California

Member since March 2017

About

I know how hard life can be. I have worked in fast food and sale services because I thought that was where I was suppose to be. I know now that I have so much more to offer and can change things in this life for the better. I want to help people cope with their life problems and insecurities, but not just that help them to discover their true potential and way to a happy life. So many barriers are placed upon us and most of them don't have power to control us, but they do by making us feel like there is no hope. I know that there are people lost, alone, and afraid. I want to be a light and a beacon of hope to those in need. I wish to give myself fully to making a difference in the world by starting with my community. I work at a community resource center where we provide family support services to those in need. Food, Clothes, Showers, and support is really what I'm about right now. Wish to help and make an influential difference in my society, by being the change that I wish to see.

Education

  • Humboldt State University

    psychology

    2016 – 2018

Honors and awards

  • presidential scholar

    Outstanding Academic Achievement during fall 2016 semester. Grade point above 3.85

Goals and interests

Career goal

Marriage Family Therapist

Graduate school interests

Humboldt State MFT Masters program, then possibly doctorate school for clinical psychiatry degree.

Outside the classroom

Reading, watching tv series, going on adventures with my 2 year old, taking long walks with my friends, and just plain old taking time to enjoy life and smell the flowers.

Experience

  • Liaison

    Bridgeville Community Center

    May 2016 – Apr 2017

  • Postal Support Employe Sales Service Distribution Associate

    United States Postal Service

    Aug 2011 – Jul 2014

Volunteering

  • Volunteer For Fundraising Event

    Bridgeville Community Center

    Jun 2016 – Aug 2016

Languages

  • English (US) Advanced

Additional information