Jill Candos
Jill Candos
Class Year
’14
Hometown
Tinley Park, ILL.
Major(s)
Psychology
Minor(s)
Public Relations, Sociology
At Carthage, Jill Candos has found not only a career path in psychology, but also a place for individual growth. “Carthage has provided me with numerous leadership opportunities and room to explore my interests and talents. I was provided the opportunity to travel abroad to Ghana, Africa during J-term, and it turned out to be such an inspiring experience.”
The sense of community and caring at Carthage is also something she finds special.
“I witnessed five students stop in the middle of a blizzard to help carry another student in a wheelchair who was stuck in the middle of the street to a clear pathway. I was touched that they noticed a peer in need of help and responded so quickly.”
This involvement is evident in the hands-on class-room experience and research.
“I was surprised how many of my classes were discussion based and focused on real world application. I was provided with the opportunity to work on research with a professor which has been an amazing learning experience.”
Career goal
“I am currently exploring career opportunities in the Industrial-Organizational Psychology field.”
How have Carthage faculty had an impact on your life or Carthage career?
“All of the professors at Carthage have offered me such unique and significant insight, it is truly hard to decide.”
Favorite class
“Child psychopathology has been my favorite class since it explores abnormal child behavior in depth.”
Campus involvement
“I have participated in a handful of different organizations. Currently, I am most involved in my service sorority Pi Delta Chi, psychology honors fraternity Psi Chi, leadership and honors fraternity ODK, psychology club, and SWAG (Social Work Advocacy Group). I hold e-board positions in three of these organizations.”
Toughest class
“My hardest class was Neuroscience only because of all the details, and memorization.”
Opportunities at Carthage
“Carthage has provided me with numerous leadership opportunities and room to explore my interests and talents. I was provided the opportunity to travel abroad to Ghana, Africa during J-term, and it turned out to be such an inspiring experience. Most recently, I was provided with the opportunity to work on research with a professor which has been an amazing learning experience.”
Favorite moments and memories at Carthage
“I witnessed five students stop in the middle of a blizzard to help carry another student in a wheelchair who was stuck in the middle of the street to a clear pathway. I was touched that they noticed a peer in need of help and responded so quickly.”
Favorite spot on campus
“The union is my favorite place on campus since it is one of the most social places on campus. Plus it is where many of the food options are.”
Biggest surprise so far
“I was surprised how many of my classes were discussion based and focused on real world application. I expected college to consist of hours upon hours of lectures.”
What would your 8-year-old self think of you now?
“8-year-old Jill would not understand the point of psychology let alone know what it was. She would think it sounded like an odd thing to do.”
Why should other students consider your major? What advice do you have for them?
“I would advise them to look at psychology as a broad field, and not just a major that leads to becoming a psychologist. Psychology should be seen as a science first and foremost.”