Ashlan Vedder

Background

About Ashlan Vedder

Currently a senior at Indiana State University where I am majoring in Psychology and Criminology and plan to graduate in December 2013, I have been involved on campus in several honors organizations that showcase my passion for helping others. I am an active member of Psi Chi where I have helped organize activities for students who wish to know more about psychology and helped tutor students of psychology, and am currently involved in starting a NAMI On Campus organization to provide education and support for students who have had experiences with mental illness. I have also helped students with disabilities by being a note-taker and ensuring the students understand the course material. My dedication to my fields of study can be demonstrated by my initiative in seeking my own internships and experience opportunities in my field of study, such as interning with a probation department where I gained experience about the legal aspects of rehabilitating offenders. Possessing a passion for travel and learning about different cultures, I have studied abroad in Scotland where I participated in activities, such as an underground art show and attending a Scottish ceilidh, that have allowed me to gain first-hand experience of life in a different country. Taking initiative in pursuing activities and internships, and possessing a passion for my fields of study, I am currently seeking an entry-level position in the mental health field in Indiana.