Theresa Matos
B.S. - Applied Psychology
My inspiration is:
My family
My perfect pizza:
Margharita
My 'usual' at the local coffee shop:
Hot chocolate with whipped cream
Most adventurous thing I've ever done:
Scuba diving in Mexico
My wildest dream:
Traveling to multiple countries around the world
My favorite book:
Othello by William Shakespeare
Three things I have with me at all
times:
A good book, chapstick, and loose change
My proudest moment was:
When I became a big sister to my two little brothers
A thing most people can do that I cannot:
Lie
Most played CD/MP3:
Tool: Aenima
My best vacation was:
La Romana, Republica Dominicana
My earliest memory is:
5 years old napping with my grandma
I would like to be remembered for my:
Compassion
Most influential person during my college career:
My father AND mother
What I do to de-stress:
Surf the net
Background Information:
Where you grew up:
The Bronx
Graduation Year:
2007
Major:
Applied Psychological Studies
Degree:
B.S.
Additional Background and Honors:
Since arriving at NYU, I have been exposed to many great
experiences and opportunities. Currently, I conduct reserach on Dr.
Jacqueline Mattis's research
team. This opportunity has enabled me to learn many skills such as
conducting qualitative content analysis, coding, and manuscript editing.
This past summer, along with Dr. Mattis's research team, I was able
to present our study on the social production of altruism in a low-income
African American community at the 113th conference of the American
Psychological Association in Washington D.C. This experience was amazing!
In addition, Dr. Mattis has given me and a few other research members
the opportunity of publishing our work. Currently, we have two publications
in preparation. One is the study we presented in at the APA conference
in Washington D.C., and the other is on the manifestations and functions
of religiosity and spirituality among African American adults. I have
also been afforded the opportunity of interning for CASA(Court Appointed
Special Advocates for Foster Children). This opportunity has not only
helped me learn the basic inner workings of social work, but more
importantly it has also shown me the importance of working with neglected
children. Recently, I was also given the honor of becoming a member
of the Psi Chi Honor Society. This is an international honor society
for students who have exceled in the discipline of psychology. Lastly,
I am the Junior Liaison of the Applied Psychology Club in the Steinhardt
School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. This position is great! It has allowed me to
bridge the gap between junior and senior applied psychology student
club members!