Friday, September 2, 2016

Looking Forward with the Class of 2018

As the Class of 2018 completes their first week at the University of Pittsburgh's Genetic Counseling Program, we wanted to know what they were most exited about. Here are their answers!

"I look forward to getting hands-on experience in clinical rotations and learning from people in the field."  - Seth Lascurain

"I am excited to take classes that directly relate to my field of interest and to be able to network with genetic counselors and other professionals doing research in this field." - Joya Petersen

"I’m looking forward to all of the amazing opportunities that the program has to offer in order to make myself the best genetic counselor as possible. I’m also super excited about living in Pittsburgh!" - Claire Leifeste

"I would say that I’m extremely excited about everything. Not only do I have the experience of living in Pittsburgh and taking classes related to my career ahead of me, but I also have the opportunity to create lasting bonds with my classmates/future colleagues!" - Megan Hager

"I am excited to gain the knowledge and experience necessary to become a great genetic counselor by learning from leaders in the field in a city with such incredible health care systems. I am also really looking forward to exploring Pittsburgh, my favorite city, with my classmates!" - Julia Verbiar

"I am especially excited to have genetics at the forefront of my life again and for all of the personal and professional growth ahead of me. I also feel particularly grateful that I get to share my grad school experience with such an amazing, passionate group of classmates, and I look forward to our many adventures together in Pittsburgh." - Julia Stone 

"I am most excited to get the chance to learn theoretical concepts in the first year and to watch how this knowledge transforms into functional treatment skills that can be used to help people over time throughout the clinical rotations." - Jaclyn Amurgis  

"I’m excited to receive my graduate education from a program with a rich history in a city with incredible clinical opportunities. I can’t wait to learn the knowledge and skills to be able to help others in a new way." - Emily Spoth

"I’m excited to get back into learning the nitty gritty details of genetics and disease, as well as hanging out in this amazing city with such wonderful new friends!" - Kaitlin Sullivan

"I am looking forward to taking classes in the field and to start working towards becoming a genetic counselor!" - Emily Mazzei

"I am excited to share 2 years with my new classmates and colleagues, learning what we need to know to succeed as genetic counselors, and to explore everything Pittsburgh offers!" - Jennifer Peck

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