I wanted to challenge myself to leave my state, go to a new school that I had no ties to, and be in a city. Additionally, Charlotte offered the exact program I was looking for with a strong network and a wealth of opportunities.
I have a strong foundation for my professional goals as a therapist. Furthermore, I have strong networking opportunities available to me and a great community of fellow graduate students who would all give me the shirt off their back if I asked them, and vice versa.
I love the accessibility VIA public transportation, and the abundance of opportunities for food, entertainment, and adventure. My least favorite thing is the Charlotte heat and the multiplying wasps.
I have been an intern at Anuvia Prevention & Recovery in Charlotte, a substance use clinic offering therapy and medical treatment to anyone with a substance use disorder. I have watched the company, and myself, grow in a ton of positive ways, and I am forever grateful to have been a counselor-in-training with Anuvia.
Much like in undergraduate school, you want to put yourself out there. Especially in the beginning while you may have more free time, try not to say “no” very often. As you get further in your respective program, you may be saying “no” more often to any extracurricular things – but you want the support system and opportunities that exist through networking and creating strong friendships. Having a community of peers who share the same, or similar, challenges as you makes a world of difference in successfully completing your program.
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