Intern Blog

Hello! My name is Mina Bayraktar, and I am a senior at UNC Chapel Hill majoring in Neuroscience and minoring in Chemistry. My family is originally from Türkiye, but now we call Cary, North Carolina home. My passion for neuroscience began in an unexpected way, through the movie Inside Out . I remember being in middle school, completely mesmerized by how the film illustrated the inner workings of the brain and connected it to behavior and emotions. That was the spark that set m

My fascination with human behavior began in high school as I closely observed the early development of my younger siblings. That initial curiosity deepened when I volunteered at a summer camp, where guiding preschoolers and encouraging their creativity taught me how essential a safe, supportive environment is for growth. I saw how children thrive when they feel secure, seen, and heard. In recent years, however, my understanding of safety and support has been profoundly reshap

Please welcome our Fall 2025 Gil Cohort! Read their full bios here !

Hello! My name is Samhitha Pudipeddi, and I am a junior at UNC Chapel Hill majoring in Neuroscience and Computer Science with a minor in...

Hi! My name is Nihith Ravikanti, and I am a junior honors student from Kansas City, Kansas, double majoring in Neuroscience and Nutrition...

Just off of Franklin Street and right across from Phi Mu sorority, is a grey house with a white sign titled “Compass Center.” But this is...

Growing up in Hong Kong, my emotional struggles were often overlooked by my family and community—dismissed in light of the hardships...

Hi! My name is Sydney Mudd, and I’m a senior at UNC Chapel Hill from Raleigh, North Carolina. I’m majoring in Neuroscience with minors in...

Hi! My name is Jimena Ortiz-Paniagua, and I’m a junior from Greensboro, North Carolina, double majoring in Psychology and Romance...

“My name is Mireya. My pronouns are she/her. If you haven’t met me yet, I’m a Clinical Intern here at Carolina House. Right now, I’m...

Hello! My name is Oleh Dehtiarov, and I am a senior neuroscience major with a minor in chemistry and PPE. Moving to UNC was challenging,...

Hello! My name is Ella Sharpe and I’m a Clinical Psychology Gil Intern at 3-C Family Services this semester. I’m a junior from...

Hello! My name is Page Tsirigotis, and I am a junior at UNC-Chapel Hill. I’m pursuing a B.S. in Psychology, a minor in Neuroscience, and...

Hi! My name is Sarah Soson, and I am a junior majoring in psychology and political science. Junior year of high school, my eager,...

For as long as I can remember, my life has centered around ballet training and a plan to become a professional dancer. From an early age,...

The Spring 2025 cohort is here! Learn about them below, and read their full-length bios here .

Hi, my name is Lauryn Walker and as a first-generation college student, I’ve become accustomed to navigating unfamiliar territory—whether...

Hello there! I’m Lily Menyelshewa, a senior at UNC-Chapel Hill majoring in Psychology on a pre-medicine track. In October of 2023, I...

Hello! I'm Maddie Hoffman, a junior at UNC majoring in Psychology. I'm excited to share a bit about my journey and what I've been up to...

Hi everyone! My name is Skye Scoggins. I am a senior double majoring in psychology and advertising and public relations. My experiences...