Isabella Clarke - Brown University

My third semester at Brown University has been an enriching experience. The environment here is academically demanding yet very supportive as well. The open curriculum has allowed me to explore my psychology major and delve into law, notably in Constitutional Law, where we covered 83 Supreme Court cases. Additionally, I was accepted into the Student Clinic for Immigrant Justice, dedicating two hours weekly to learning immigration law. This spring, I'll engage in community organizing and work on immigration cases with an attorney. This opportunity allowed me to apply the skills I’ve learned in my psychology courses when discussing the painful experiences the asylees had endured in their home country. Given Brown's absence of a law school or pre-law program, I've connected with other pre-law students. Serving as Vice President of the Black Pre-Law Association and secretary for the Women’s Pre-Law Association, I'm planning a trip to visit law schools in Washington DC and gaining insights into law school admissions from Brown alums. Next semester, I'm taking Abnormal Psychology, Statistics, Africana Studies, and Political Science. Though this fall was academically challenging, I anticipate a balanced workload in the upcoming term. I will be juggling coursework, two leadership roles, and four internships. In addition to my two internships via the Student Clinic for Immigrant Justice, I will also intern at Thrive Behavioral Health and the Rhode Island State Government. At Thrive, I will apply my psychology knowledge to interview clients about their mental health. I will also be able to shadow different departments within the mental hospital. For the Rhode Island State government internship, I will work within the Governor’s municipal office drafting legislation. These internships promise to deepen my understanding of psychology and law, offering insights into potential career paths. I am grateful for MVYouth's support, which has provided me access to the myriad opportunities available at Brown, and I look forward to creating more memorable experiences next semester.