Mellissa McPhee
| Programs |
Psychology |
|---|---|
| Class | 2022 |
| Pronouns | She/Her/Hers |
| Hometown | Rutland, VT |
Favorite Class
Positive Psychology
What’s the most surprising thing you’ve found about your experience at Champlain so far?
The most surprising thing that I’ve found about Champlain that I wasn’t expecting is this tight knit sense of friendship. Although Champlain is a relatively small school, there are always more people to meet, and always someone who can connect you to a new source of friend groups. Something that is still fun to recognize for me is the fact that everyone is friends with everyone. There’s an open-ended sense of friendship, and this allows for so many experiences to be had and so many people to connect with in the time you’re here.
What is your favorite class you’ve taken at Champlain? What made it special?
My favorite class, although there are so many to choose from, would have to be Positive Psychology with Professor Quinn. Aside from her absolutely flawless execution of humor and energy, she truly is very uplifting and encouraging to her students. This made the class even more enjoyable as we focused on the habDivision of Information Technology & Sciences that we formed with ourselves, the way that we speak to ourselves, and how to change our circumstances to a more positive way of thinking. We practiced activities like affirmations, gratitude journaling (still something I use every morning), and the power of creative writing. This class allowed me to grow so much within the short semester, and really gave me the confidence I needed within myself to move forward in my education. Overall, this course taught me so much about the world around me and, most importantly, the ability that I carry within the world.
Have you worked on-campus in either a part-time or work-study position? What relevant life skills have you learned?
I worked at King Street Center my second year here at Champlain as a work-study and absolutely adored my role as an America Reads Tutor. Working one-on-one with students every day allowed me to make personal connections, the children to feel supported and encouraged, and gave me a great deal of purpose at the time. From this experience, I have learned the importance of feeling valued and supported as well as the further assistance that goes into a child’s education. More so, the ability to truly listen and provide support to engage and really connect with those who need this extra care.
This course taught me so much about the world around me and, most importantly, the ability that I carry within the world.
Mellissa McPhee, Class of 2022
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