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Hi! My name is Tayleigh Hopkin, and I am a senior at Black Hills State University, majoring in Psychology and Sociology. Following graduation, I plan to pursue a career in criminal justice. Outside of academics, I enjoy hiking, paddleboarding, traveling, and spending time with friends. 

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Tayleigh Hopkin

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Hello! My name is Paetyn Van Bibber and I am a senior at Black Hills State University. I am majoring in psychology with a minor in sociology. Following graduation, I hope to attend a PhD program in clinical psychology with an end goal of working as a clinical pediatric neuropsychologist. My research interests include psychological states in relation to literacy and psycholinguistics. In my free time I enjoy hiking, reading, and spending time with my family!

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My name is Mirei Ukaji, and I am a junior at BHSU. I am majoring in psychology and minoring in sociology. I am from Nikko City, Japan, and after graduating from BHSU I am hoping to go to graduate school. I am still unsure about my future career, so I am trying to figure out what field of psychology I am most interested in. I enjoy working out, playing video games, and being outdoors in my free time.

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Mirei ukaji

Hi! My name is Grace Boe, and I am a junior here at BH. I am majoring in Psychology with minors in speech communication and military science. I am from the Black Hills and grew up here in Spearfish.  In my spare time I’m working, hanging out with my friends or involved with ROTC and the Veterans club. I also really enjoy music and play a few different instruments in my spare time too. After I graduate I hope to commission as an officer in the U.S Active Duty Army. 

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Grace Boe

Hi! My name is Josie, and I am a sophomore here at Black Hills! I am a double major in psychology and human services. I am from Chadron, Nebraska, and will always be a faithful cornhusker! After I graduate from Black Hills I want to continue my education and earn my master’s in psychology! When I am not reading my psychology textbooks or watching Nebraska Football, I am probably with my friends, on a hike, or just simply outside!

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Josie Downing

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Hi! My name is Jocelyn Corrales and I am a junior at Black Hills State University double majoring in Psychology and Human Services with an emphasis in criminal justice. When I graduate, I plan to enter a graduate or PhD program in criminal psychology. I am president of the Psychology Club and Psi Chi Chapter here at BHSU and love it! In my free time I enjoy dancing, playing tennis, and reading.

Jocelyn Corrales

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Hi! My name is Hailey, and I am a senior at BHSU. I am majoring in psychology with a minor in sociology. My interests in psychology predominantly focus on juvenile delinquency and rehabilitation. I plan to attend a graduate program for psychology with specialization in neuropsychology. In my free time, I love reading or writing short stories. I also enjoy film analysis and production. 

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Hi! My name is Chaela O'Leary and I am a Junior at Black Hills State University. I am majoring in Psychology with a minor in Sociology and after graduating I plan to get my Masters in Mental Health Counseling. In my free time I enjoy reading, walking around Spearfish, and especially Hot Yoga! 

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Chaela O'Leary

My name is Emery Beals. I am a senior in my last semester with a major in Psychology and a minor in Biology. I am planning on going to law school afterwards to have a career in environmental law. 

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EMery Beals

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