Name: Alex Powers

Major: Psychology

Hometown: Savannah, GA

What made you choose Georgia College:

I am someone who learns best in a small classroom. I also very much appreciated the idea of my professors knowing me personally.

What inspired you to pursue a degree in Psychology:

I was never positive what I wanted to do after school and psychology allowed me the opportunity to explore many different options. I also very much enjoy learning about humans and why we do the things we do.

Memorable experiences at GC:

One thing that I learned through my experiences at Georgia College is how to interact with people of all backgrounds. During high school I went to an all-boys Catholic school, so I cherish GC’s diverse and accepting campus life that allowed me to learn more about different backgrounds and lifestyles.

Faculty or staff members who stood out during your time here:

The entire Psychology department has been great, the best of the best. Dr. Lee Gillis was especially great. From the electives I took, my favorite professors were Dr. Sara Doude and Dr. James Daria.

Favorite courses:

I have enjoyed all my classes in Psychology due to the great faculty. I very much enjoyed Cognitive Psychology with Dr. Diana Young, and Learning Psychology with Dr. Kristina Dandy. Race and Crime with Dr. Doude was also a very interesting class.

Organizations or programs that you were involved in and how they impacted you:

I am a part of the Georgia Education Mentorship program where I have been given a mentor who is a part of the board of directors within the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. This program has greatly increased my skills in networking and professionality. I also started and taught a self-defense focused Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class at the Wellness Center, through which I learned a lot about how to present myself confidently and lead a class.

What are your plans after graduation:

I am moving back to Savannah where I will be beginning my career with TradePort Logistics LLC within the HR department.

What will you miss most about Georgia College:

While I will miss so many things about Georgia College, the thing I will miss the most is probably just walking through the beautiful campus.