Emily Jucht

Why you chose your major
I chose to major in psychology because of my interest in understanding the "why" behind human behavior. I have always been compelled by the investigative aspects of psychology and my desire to understand variation in human behavior and its causes led me to choose my major.

Favorite and/or most impactful course
The class that has made the biggest impact on me was Brain and Behavior. I found the material to be really interesting, and this class was the reason I became fascinated with the biological foundation of human behavior. After taking the course, I was inspired to concentrate more on the clinical aspects of psychology as well.

Research or internship experience
I am currently involved in a research lab called the IMPACT lab. I work under a graduate student who's working on her dissertation here at UNL. As an undergraduate research assistant, I am involved in a project focusing on post traumatic cognition and risky behaviors and how they are correlated. 

Other involvement
I am currently involved in SALT, which is an on-campus student ministry. Other than that, I am looking to become more involved in upcoming semesters at UNL!

Why you chose Nebraska
I originally decided to attend a smaller school to pursue collegiate sports, but when I realized that I had aspirations for graduate school, I decided I needed to be somewhere that better prepared me for that. I decided to transfer to Nebraska because of the vast amount of opportunities here on campus, ranging from social to career development. Additionally, growing up in Lincoln, Nebraska, I have always cheered for the huskers and it is hard to picture myself anywhere else!

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