My name is Sarah Engel and I am a graduate student in the Industrial and Organizational Psychology Master of Science program. I graduated from Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island with my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a minor in Business Administration. When I was an undergraduate student, I worked as a First Year Peer Mentor, Student Success Mentor and Academic Tutor. I am excited to continue my journey working with first year students as a graduate student and to get to know the people that make Salem State University the wonderful place it is.
1. I am the youngest of four children and the only one who has not gone into the medical field (I hate blood!) 2. I swam competitively for ten years growing up - my specialty was the butterfly. 3. I love lifting and going to the gym - it is my outlet for stress and anxiety and something I am really passionate about 4. In high school I was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and I have been on medication and going to therapy for it since I was sixteen, that being said - I am a huge proponent for mental health awareness and de-stigmatization and I am ALWAYS open to talking about my experiences with my mental health. 5. The best role I have is as an auntie, my nieces are my favorite people and make me laugh harder than anyone else - even though they are all under the age of five. 6. I love to read - and I am always open to recommendations! One of my favorites is The Catcher in the Rye. 7. Horror movies are my favorite genre. I think it's the psychology major in me - I am still on a mission to find the best horror movie. 8. I am one of those people who thinks The Office is the best television show ever made - and I am not ashamed of it. 9. I am not a huge fan of swimming in the ocean (too much mystery in there...too many small ((or large)) critters near my toes) - but I love the beach. 10. My high school superlatives were "Best Personality" and "Best Friends" (I am still best friends with the person I won it with!) 11. I love to learn about history. If I didn't love Psychology so much, I think I would have gone to school to teach it. 12. One of my favorite quotes is from Albert Einstein: "The measure of intelligence is the ability to change." 13. I am an iced coffee fanatic, and I love to shop small whenever possible. 14. As an undergrad at Salve Regina University, I worked as a First Year Experience Peer Mentor for three years and co-taught a first-year transitions seminar class. 15. As a senior in college, I worked as an Academic tutor with a focus on Stats and Research Methods, Behavioral Psychology and Economics. 16. I love to paint, draw, do arts and crafts...but I am TERRIBLE at them. I do it anyway and give my terrible creations away as gifts.🙂 17. My favorite color is purple. 18. I want to publish a book of short stories one day. 19. If you got to go to the Taylor Swift Eras Tour...I am jealous of you and I want to hear every detail of it!!! (If it isn't clear...I am a Swiftie) 20. I am the least picky eater I know...I love to try new foods and learn new recipes. 21. A goal of mine is to get my yoga teaching certification in the next few years. 22. My sister and I make each other Spotify playlists based off what music we listen to each month - we have been doing it for five years! 23. I love to travel, and I spent last summer in Oxford, England! 24. I have twenty-four first cousins, and nineteen second cousins. 25. I am so excited to be a part of the Salem State University community and to be a Viking!