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Apr 9, 20243 min read
Unraveling the Complexities of the Developing Brain: A Journey Through Research and Advocacy at UNC Mother Infant Research Studies – with Kirina Shah
Two years ago, as a bright-eyed and eager freshman, I sat down in my PSYC 101 class, planning to obtain my general education requirement...
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gilinternship
Mar 8, 20244 min read
Seeing Lectures Translate into Real Life at 3-C Family Services – with Stevie Levite
It’s Wednesday morning. I wake up, get ready, and head out the door. I think about my day as I ride down NC-54 toward 3-C Family...
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gilinternship
Feb 28, 20244 min read
Conversation & Healing: The Psychological Impact of Word Choice & Narrative on Those Facing Terminal Illness at the Duke Pain Prevention & Treatment Lab – with Adunoluwa Akinola
My name is Adunoluwa Akinola, and I am in my third and final year at UNC studying neuroscience with minors in health and society as well...
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gilinternship
Feb 15, 20245 min read
From Chopping Broccoli to Organizing and Updating Psychological Resources…A Dream Fulfilled at the UNC Community Clinic – with Richie Gray
Hello! My name is Richie Gray, and I am a senior at UNC-Chapel Hill where I am majoring in psychology (B.S.) and minoring in neuroscience...
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gilinternship
Dec 11, 20233 min read
Organizing and Updating Psychological Resources at UNC Community Clinic – with Yinuo Liu
Hi, my name is Yinuo Liu, and I am a senior student at UNC Chapel Hill. I’m an international student and come from Hangzhou, China. I am...
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gilinternship
Nov 28, 20235 min read
What’s Behind the Closed Door: A Look into Private Practice at 3-C Family Services – with Kayal Udaiyar
I had always prided myself on the fact that I lived in the present – not reflecting on the past or worrying about the future. But there...
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gilinternship
Nov 10, 20234 min read
Creating Better Health Outcomes for Couples with Cancer at the Duke Pain Prevention and Management Lab – with Carson St. Denis
When I was ten years old, I took a stick in the eye while playing street hockey. For the next few years, I would have off-and-on visits...
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gilinternship
Nov 6, 20235 min read
Expanding Access to Quality In-Home Care for Elders at CareYaya – with Carson Swain
Growing up, I have always had a close relationship with my mother and maternal grandfather. I can still remember staying with my...
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gilinternship
Oct 23, 20235 min read
Addressing the Psychological Needs of Prisoners at the NC Department of Adult Corrections – with Reese Gray
When I was younger, I’d always ask, “Why?” The way I was able to understand things that made me sad or scared was through learning as...
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gilinternship
Oct 17, 20234 min read
Gaining Perspective on Severe & Persistent Mental Illness at Threshold Clubhouse – with Verina Guirguis
Psychiatry is rapidly advancing, but a few years ago, I didn’t exactly know what this meant. I am still only beginning to understand what...
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gilinternship
Oct 9, 20235 min read
Combining Passions to Improve Health Outcomes at NC Maternal Mental Health MATTERS – with Stephanie Forlemu
Hello everyone! My name is Stephanie Forlemu, and I am a senior neuroscience major, with a minor in women’s and gender studies. And,...
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gilinternship
Apr 19, 20233 min read
Providing Affordable Psychological Services to the Triangle at UNC Community Clinic – with Tianyi Li
Hi everyone! My name is Tianyi Li, an international student from Liaoning, China. I am currently a senior double majoring in psychology...
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gilinternship
Mar 7, 20233 min read
Learning the Ins and Outs of Private Practice at Lepage Associates – with Jack Journeycake
Hey everyone! My name is Jack Journeycake, and I am a junior at UNC majoring in psychology with a minor in cognitive science. From the...
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gilinternship
Mar 1, 20234 min read
Combining Research and Clinical Experience to Provide High-Quality Care at 3-C Family Services - with Julia Morneau
My name is Julia Morneau, and I am a senior at UNC majoring in psychology and minoring in chemistry. Throughout my time at UNC, I have...
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gilinternship
Feb 14, 20233 min read
Diving into Clinical and Forensic Psychology in the High Levels of Mental Health Care at Holly Hill - with Gabriela Giulumian
Hey! I am Gabriela Giulumian, a sophomore (junior-standing) here at UNC majoring in both psychology and mathematics with a minor in...
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gilinternship
Dec 2, 20223 min read
Exploring Clinical Work at the UNC Psychology and Neuroscience Department Community Clinic – with Penelope Alberdi
Hello everyone! My name is Penelope Alberdi and I am a junior from Cornelius, North Carolina, double majoring in psychology and Asian...
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gilinternship
Nov 17, 20223 min read
Discovering Diagnostic and Functional Evaluations through the Lens of Interdisciplinary Clinical Teams at the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities – with Foster Hager
Hello! My name is Foster Hager, and I am a junior from Apex, North Carolina majoring in psychology with minors in neuroscience and...
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gilinternship
Nov 8, 20223 min read
Building Therapeutic Relationships through Community Rehabilitation at Threshold Clubhouse – with Kaathya Kashyap
Hello! My name is Kaathya Kashyap and I am a senior from Apex, NC studying neuroscience with minors in chemistry and medical...
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gilinternship
Oct 5, 20223 min read
Applying Research to Improve Patient Care at 3-C Family Services – with Maya Tadross
My name is Maya Tadross, and I am a senior majoring in psychology with a minor in neuroscience. My interest in mental health treatment...
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gilinternship
Sep 28, 20222 min read
Improving Access to Community Resources at NC Maternal Mental Health MATTERS – with Caroline Frisch
Hi everyone! My name is Caroline Frisch (she/her), and I am a senior from Asheville, NC pursuing a degree in psychology and a minor in...
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