Outside of my coursework, I’ve been building real-life experience that connects with both my major and this class. One of the most valuable things I’ve done is work at Sam’s Club. It might not sound like it ties into cybersecurity or psychology at first, but working there has taught me a lot about communication, customer service, multitasking, and staying calm under pressure.

I interact with all kinds of people daily, and that’s helped me develop stronger listening skills and better emotional awareness two things that are major in both psychology and tech support roles. I’ve also had to deal with technical systems at work which gave me more confidence around tech in general.

This job also made me realize how important it is to protect people’s information whether it’s someone’s credit card, employee records, or just making sure things run smoothly without errors. Even though I’m not in a student organization yet, I’ve still built connections through my classes, helping others understand topics we learned and holding myself accountable. I plan to get involved with more on-campus or community groups soon, especially ones that tie into mental health, mentorship, or service.