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EWU McNair Scholar Edith Melendez Accepted to Northern Arizona University PhD Program

06/09/2022 by Liina Koivula Leave a Comment

Edith Melendez accepted by Northern Arizona University Doctoral Program in Combined Counseling, School PsychologyCongratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Edith Melendez! Edith has been accepted as a doctoral student at Northern Arizona University in the Combined School/Counseling Psychology program. Edith graduated from EWU in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Developmental Psychology with minors in Psychology and Spanish. As a McNair Scholar, Edith worked with Dr. Shanna Davis on a research project titled Developing a Support Center without Borders: Enhancing Services for Students Without Documentation.

She was then accepted to five graduate programs: San Jose State University, University of Arizona, New Mexico State University, Penn State, Harrisburg, and Oregon State University. She began attending New Mexico State University in the fall of 2018. Edith currently holds an Ed.S. and serves as a licensed school psychologist at the Gadsden Independent School District.

The EWU McNair staff are excited for Edith and we know she will contribute high quality, impactful research in her graduate program. Click here to read more about Edith and her achievements during her time as a McNair Scholar.

Filed Under: 2015-2016 Cohort, 2021-22 Grad School Acceptances, Acceptances/Awards, Alumni, Edith Melendez, News, Psychology, Research, Scholars Tagged With: Acceptances, Counseling, Dr. Shanna Davis, EWU McNair Program, EWU McNair Scholar, Graduate School, Northern Arizona University, School Psychology

EWU McNair Alumna Lizeth Bañuelos Presents to Scholars

10/26/2021 by Liina Koivula Leave a Comment

Alumna Lizeth Bañuelos Visits our Grad AppLication Process CourseEWU McNair Alumna Lizeth Bañuelos presented her research and experience in the McNair program at McNair’s Graduate Application Process Course via Zoom. Lizeth is currently attending Arizona State University’s Master of Counseling (MC) program. Lizeth generously shared her experiences applying to grad school and offered advice to our scholars. 

Lizeth was able to take advantage of opportunities to attend conferences as a part of the McNair program. She said that knowing that her McNair cohort, and the wider McNair community, were in the “room” (during online/virtual presentations) gave her a confidence boost during her presentation. Lizeth has shared her research and her experiences in the EWU CSTEM & McNair Spring Research Symposium , The Gabriel E. Gallardo Research, Student Leadership & Advocacy Symposium , The Council for Opportunity in Education Annual Conference , A Spotlight on Students Who Remain Eagle Strong , and conducted a Virtual Visit for Columbia Basin College’s Upward Bound featuring EWU’s Chicana/o/x Studies department. Lizeth found conferences, even online/virtual ones, to be a valuable way to present the research she was passionate about while networking with other academics who share her interests. 

Lizeth encouraged the current McNair cohort to take good care of themselves during the graduate school application process. Prioritizing health and rest make a big impact on how successfully your mind functions and allows you to present your best self in writing, paperwork, and in interviews. She also offered the gentle reminder to put yourself first during this phase of your academic life. This is a crucial time to prepare for your future!

When choosing schools to apply to, Lizeth recommended beginning by reflecting on your most meaningful life experiences. These can serve as the basis for the personal statement you will write for your applications. She suggested looking for schools with faculty whose studies and research specialties relate to your own goals, rather than selecting schools for their rankings or status. She reminded scholars to watch carefully for each school’s deadlines and prepare applications accordingly, by making a plan for what areas to tackle week by week. 

After your applications are in and you’re anxiously waiting a response, remember to be proud of what you have accomplished! Be patient and stay occupied. Take the time to research funding and apply for scholarships and assistantship positions for each program. Without the added stress of wondering how your funding is going to work out, you can just celebrate your acceptances when they start flowing in!

For programs with acceptance contingent on an interview, Lizeth offered advice. She let the class know that interviews might last a whole day, with both group and individual sessions. She recommended studying the program in depth prior to the interview, in order to have background on the faculty you’ll be meeting, and to be certain that the school’s and program’s values align with your own. During your interview, make yourself memorable! Ask questions about specific faculty research, ask about support systems, funding opportunities, upcoming research projects and conferences. Show faculty how invested you are by making it clear that you want to know as much as you can. Show up well-rested and looking professional. If your interview is via Zoom, use a neutral background. Make sure your mind is in it and you’re showing up like you want to be there! 

Lizeth added an anecdote about her first day of class. A professor asked the students how many of them were first generation graduate students, but only a few raised their hands. Lizeth was struck by this class divide, as opposed to her experience in McNair where almost everyone in her cohort was the first in their family to work towards a degree. This made Lizeth even more proud that she made it this far! She always keeps in mind that she is working towards a future where she can provide the resources she wishes she had growing up, becoming the difference in her community. 

Thank you Lizeth for coming back and offering your perspective to this year’s McNair Scholars cohort! We’re so impressed by your achievements!

 

Filed Under: 2019-2020 Cohort, 2021-22 Presentations, Alumni, Alumni Spotlight, Chicano Studies, Lizeth Banuelos, News, Psychology, Scholars Tagged With: Alumni, Counseling, EWU McNair Program, EWU McNair Scholar, Graduate School, graduate school application, Lizeth Banuelos, Presentations, Psychology

EWU McNair Scholar Lizeth Bañuelos Accepted to Third Masters Program

04/12/2021 by Jaeger, Corinne Leave a Comment

Lizeth Banuelos Graduate School Acceptances 2021 ASU

Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Lizeth Bañuelos! Lizeth has been accepted by the Masters in Counseling Program at City University of Seattle. Lizeth has also been accepted by the Masters in Counseling Psychology at California State University in Bakersfield and the Masters in Counseling Program at Arizona State University. Lizeth is majoring in Applied Developmental Psychology and minoring in Race and Culture Studies as well as Chicana/o/x Studies. Her research interests include psychology of the Latinx community and focusing on Latinx college students and their mental health in higher education institutions. Lizeth completed an EWU McNair Summer Research Internship in 2020 under the mentorship of Dr. Aryn Ziehnert, Lecturer in the EWU Psychology Department.

 

The EWU McNair staff are so excited for Lizeth and we know she'll do amazing things at whichever graduate program she decides to attend! Click here to read more about Lizeth or her research.

Filed Under: 2019-2020 Cohort, 2020-21 Grad School Acceptances, Lizeth Banuelos, Psychology Tagged With: Acceptances, Counseling, Dr. Aryn Ziehnert, EWU McNair Program, EWU McNair Scholar, Lizeth Banuelos, Psychology, Seattle University

EWU McNair Scholar Lizeth Bañuelos Accepted to Masters Program at California State University

04/07/2021 by Jaeger, Corinne Leave a Comment

Lizeth Banuelos Graduate School Acceptances 2021 CSU

Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Lizeth Bañuelos! Lizeth has been accepted by the Masters in Counseling Psychology at California State University in Bakersfield. Lizeth has also been accepted by the Masters in Counseling Program at Arizona State University. Lizeth is majoring in Applied Developmental Psychology and minoring in Race and Culture Studies as well as Chicana/o/x Studies. Her research interests include psychology of the Latinx community and focusing on Latinx college students and their mental health in higher education institutions. Lizeth completed an EWU McNair Summer Research Internship in 2020 under the mentorship of Dr. Aryn Ziehnert, Lecturer in the EWU Psychology Department.

 

The EWU McNair staff are so excited for Lizeth and we know she'll do amazing things at whichever graduate program she decides to attend! Click here to read more about Lizeth or her research.

Filed Under: 2019-2020 Cohort, 2020-21 Grad School Acceptances, Lizeth Banuelos, Psychology Tagged With: Acceptances, Bakersfield, California State University, Counseling, Dr. Aryn Ziehnert, EWU McNair Program, EWU McNair Scholar, Lizeth Banuelos, Psychology

EWU McNair Scholar Lizeth Bañuelos Accepted to Masters Program at Arizona State University

03/05/2021 by Jaeger, Corinne Leave a Comment

Lizeth Banuelos Graduate School Acceptances 2021 ASU

Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Lizeth Bañuelos! Lizeth has been accepted by the Masters in Counseling Program at Arizona State University. Lizeth is majoring in Applied Developmental Psychology and minoring in Race and Culture Studies as well as Chicana/o/x Studies. Her research interests include psychology of the Latinx community and focusing on Latinx college students and their mental health in higher education institutions. Lizeth completed an EWU McNair Summer Research Internship in 2020 under the mentorship of Dr. Aryn Ziehnert, Lecturer in the EWU Psychology Department.

 

The EWU McNair staff are so excited for Lizeth and we know she'll do amazing things at whichever graduate program she decides to attend! Click here to read more about Lizeth or her research.

Filed Under: 2019-2020 Cohort, 2020-21 Grad School Acceptances, Lizeth Banuelos, Psychology Tagged With: Acceptances, Arizona State University, Counseling, Dr. Aryn Ziehnert, EWU McNair Program, EWU McNair Scholar, Lizeth Banuelos, Psychology

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