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Testimonials

Read what some our psychology students and alumni have to say.

Cheeseboro

I came to UB as an older student not knowing what to expect, and wondering if I would fit in with the other students. The diversity and culture of UB’s student body made me feel very comfortable, and I looked forward to attending classes. From my first day, I was impressed with how attentive my professors were and that they took the time to learn each student’s name. I attribute my academic success to my supportive professors and peers who both encouraged and inspired me.

I currently work for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake. As a match support specialist, I handle the safety of match relationships, facilitate the healthy development of the youth in the program and plan activities to solidify match relationships. The education I received at UB prepared me well for my career and helped me achieve both professional and personal satisfaction. 

- Lisa Cheeseboro, B.A. '14, Big Brothers Big Sisters

After raising two children, I decided to complete my undergraduate degree and quickly realized that UB's psychology program was the perfect fit for me. Having worked in HIV research administration for ten years, I wanted to be the one providing direct support to people with HIV and AIDS and helping individuals and caregivers access the services they needed to live their best lives. The faculty at UB encouraged me to focus my undergraduate work on HIV, including my academic papers, my Senior Capstone Project, and even my volunteer work with at-risk populations at a mission in Nigeria. The leadership, faculty and my student colleagues at UB were always professional, supportive and challenging. The UB experience is part and parcel of the life that I have built – post-children and post-undergraduate. My UB Capstone led me to develop an HIV linkage to care workshop for the AIDS Education Month Prevention Summit in Philadelphia and will likely serve as the basis for my master’s thesis at the LaSalle University where I am currently enrolled. Quite simply, I would not be where I am today without my UB psychology degree: an M.P.H. candidate working on the largest HIV cure clinical trial to date. Thank you, UB!  --Beth Peterson, B.A.'13, The Wistar Institute

What can I say about the psychology program about UB? Fantastic for starters! I came to UB as an adult seeking to finally start my career. The diversity of the program made me feel very comfortable. The teachers in the program helped me figure out my path, as well as becoming an inspiration of what psychology means to me. The small class sizes offered more opportunity for learning and understanding of the material. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking into the field of psychology. Since leaving UB I have obtained my masters degree in School Psychology. I have the staff at UB to thank for helping guide me into the career that was meant for me. --Jo Getson, B.A. '12, Queen Anne's Public Schools