When I started my journey at Stevenson University, I thought that it was going to be just a regular four-year college program. However, what I got was so much greater than what I could have expected.
Mordy Mandelbaum (’18 Psychology)
For one, I was graciously welcomed by faculty as well as my fellow students. From day-to-day comradery to serious heart-to-hearts and everything in between, my psychology family was (and still is) eagerly ready to support me and keep me focused and grounded.
Second, my time at Stevenson was anything but mundane or boring and I often found myself outside of my comfort zone, doing things that I never imagined I would be capable of doing. From volunteering in suicide prevention to presenting at the TedX event “Finding Courage and Opportunity Within” and helping coordinate on-campus discussions about drugs in society, I gained valuable experiences in engaging students to discuss a variety (including difficult) topics.
Third, one summer during my undergrad years, I took an activist role in Israel over the summer for my internship and had an amazing experience. Specifically, I worked with my colleagues from Video Activism to create, edit, and produce video content for social media to combat antisemitism and to advocate on behalf of the State of Israel.
Overall, the Psychology department at Stevenson has offered me more than academic and professional guidance. Whenever I needed it, I was able to turn to my professors and ask them just about anything knowing that they truly wanted the best for me. As one of my favorite themes from television states: “Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name and they’re always glad you came.” For me, without a doubt, the Stevenson psychology department is that place. It’s a family. And one that I am so grateful and proud to have been a part of it and to continue to be a part of it as I continue on my journey in life.
By: Mordy Mandelbaum (’18 Psychology)
Note: Mordy was the recipient of the Dorothy Stang Award, a prestigious award “conferred upon a graduating senior who best exemplifies devotion to the good of the wider community as reflected in the life of Dorothy Stang, a member of the Sisters of Notre Dame De Namur, the founders of Stevenson University.” Beginning Fall 2019, Mordy will be attending the Master’s of Clinical and Mental Health Counseling program at the University of San Diego.