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3rd-year Psychology student applying research and counseling skills to improve individual and community mental health.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for opportunities to gain practical experience in counseling, research, or community-based mental health settings, using active listening, evidence-based research, and supportive wellness programming to improve well-being.

I’m a motivated 3rd-year Psychology student with a strong foundation in human behaviour, research methods, and mental health principles. I’m passionate about applying psychological knowledge to improve individual and community well-being.

I’ve built hands-on research skills through coursework and a project on mental health help-seeking behaviour, investigating factors among Kenyan university students. I conducted survey research with 80+ participants, analyzed data using SPSS, and received a distinction for methodology rigor.

Through peer support volunteering, I provide peer-to-peer emotional support, facilitate monthly wellness sessions, and refer students with complex needs to professional counselors appropriately. I also help deliver mental health awareness initiatives, communicate in English and Swahili, and support group facilitation through empathy and cultural sensitivity.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Class Representative

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Psychology Department

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Served as a liaison between psychology students and departmental faculty on academic matters. Organized study groups and peer tutoring sessions for 1st and 2nd year students.

Student Faculty Liaison Study Groups Peer Tutoring Group Facilitation

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Peer Support Volunteer

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Pwani University Counseling Center

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Provided peer-to-peer emotional support to students experiencing academic stress and facilitated monthly wellness sessions on topics such as anxiety management and study habits. Referred students with complex needs to professional counselors as appropriate.

Emotional Support Active Listening Stress Management

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Member, Psychology Students' Association

Current

Psychology Students' Association, Pwani University

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 6 months)

Participated in seminars, guest lectures, and psychology outreach events through the Psychology Students' Association.

Seminar Participation Psychology Outreach Community Engagement

Mental Health Awareness Campaigner

Psychology Students' Association, Pwani University

Jan 2023 - Jan 2023 (0 months)

Co-organized a campus-wide mental health awareness week and helped reach 300+ students. Designed and distributed mental health educational materials in English and Kiswahili.

Event Coordination Mental Health Education English Kiswahili Communication Skills

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Pwani University

Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Psychology

2022 -

Grade: Current GPA: 3.6/4.0

Activities and societies: Relevant coursework includes Abnormal Psychology, Research Methods & Statistics, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Counseling Theory, Neuropsychology, and Industrial & Organizational Psychology.

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a focus on human behavior, research methods, and mental health principles. Completed coursework in areas such as abnormal psychology, counseling theory, and developmental and social psychology.