Vicky Yu | B.S. Psychology 2024
Minor: Spanish | Concentration: Business
Post-Graduation Plans: Ph.D.
Starting my day around 9:30am, I get ready for my 11am class. I prefer walking to class if I have a couple extra minutes to spare – it gives me a chance to get my steps in, take in the beautiful Atlanta greenery and fresh air, and run into friends along the way. While my current coursework leans heavily towards business classes to fulfill my business concentration, my previous semesters scoped psychology, Spanish, and general core classes. After class, I run to my apartment for a quick lunch and my midday matcha latte – a staple in my day-to-day.
Then I rush over to the CODA building by 1:30pm, where I conduct research at the Child Study Lab (CSL). I immerse myself in hands-on experiences, from interacting with human participants to diving into data analysis, as well as serving as a mentor to new research assistants. Although it was not initially a part of my career plans, the past 3 years I have spent at CSL helped me realize that my passion lies in hands-on research. Although I once was planning on working in HR, I am now working towards obtaining my doctorate and continuing a career in psychology research. Once research ends at 5:30pm, I juggle additional responsibilities, like my current pursuit of admission into Tech’s 5-year BS/MS Program in Psychology. I hope to continue the research I started at CSL by enrolling in the BS/MS Program and following that with applying to PhD programs.
Beyond academia, I prioritize meeting friends through shared meals, study sessions, and impromptu campus adventures. Evenings start at 7pm and are dedicated to either homework, social activities, such as organization events, or extracurricular pursuits, such as rehearsing for DramaTech’s musical. Even with my busy schedule, I try to make time for a quick workout before dinner. By midnight, I finish washing up and head to bed!
