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I chose the Experimental Psychology master's program at CWU because of the opportunity for involvement
at the Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute. My
area of research interest is primate behavior, and this renowned facility along with the
highly reputable primate behavior faculty at CWU
attracted me to the program. It turned out to be a great fit for me.
As a graduate student at CWU, I received a great deal of one-on-one support from faculty mentors,
especially my advisor. This personal attention motivated me and helped me thrive as a graduate student.
I could always ask questions and seek advice along the way. My graduate mentors also provided great examples of
the type of researcher and professor I aspire to be someday. They taught me countless lessons.
Small seminar classes provided valuable opportunities to think critically and develop presentation
skills. I have applied my critical thinking skills to my research and have used my presentation skills
as an adjunct lecturer at CWU and as a conference presenter, and will continue to put those skills to work in
my professional future.
The Office of Graduate Studies and Research is a
great (and sometimes overlooked) source of graduate student funding and support. All in all, graduate study at
CWU provides innumerable learning and funding opportunities for those who seek them. Students who work hard and
develop relationships with faculty and fellow graduate students can reap tremendous, and perhaps even unexpected,
academic rewards.
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