Counseling Psychology Personal Statement

My educational career from my freshman year at Saint Louis University High School although with some difficulties has in my opinion been a great success when I look back on it. In my freshman year, I was really challenged academically by my classes but managed to push on with the help of my teachers and friends who knew I could succeed if given some help. My sophomore year was a bit easier now that I had adjusted to the normal homework, I still had a tough time but found a love for my history and English classes, I also found myself becoming more sociable compared to my grade school years. My junior year was likely my hardest year but I believe I learned the most about what I wanted to do in regards to a college degree in my Psychology class.
The reason why I chose to major in Counseling Psychology is because I think it fits my skills in listening and talking with people along with a desire to help and see improvement in people’s lives. My desire to help others find this happiness and self-satisfaction within themselves stems from a satisfaction in uncovering and giving back to the patient the greatness within themselves that I know is always there. I want to join the Air Force after college because I’ve always wanted to protect my country and those I love. This desire to enter the military is because I come from a long line of veterans, police, and other civil servants, along with this the military has always seemed a good way to gain leadership skills and to gain a better appreciation for what my country provides. I also want to serve because if I decide to become a full-time counseling psychologist a military background would make it easier to relate to the experiences of patients who are veterans. Also, a degree in Psychology would allow me to assist and better understand those who would be under my command and reinforce a greater sense of unity with my fellow service