Whats a big issue in student psychology?
Employment is one of the biggest issues for students. From a psychological standpoint, unemployment can feel like a tragedy for young people. Students are under great stress to find good jobs. Contrary to common perceptions, college is not always the easiest time in the world due to a host of issues, from family dynamics to career preparation. What do you like most about your job? The university environment is such a rich one with so many different opportunities and people. Above all, I love working with students. They are fascinating. I love walking outside my North Hall office and seeing a protest about something or other in front of the Memorial Union — young people feeling free to express themselves; that’s good. And the least? I wish I could go door to door and get more people into our programs. There’s a great need out there. What’s something surprising about you that people don’t know? When I was in graduate school, I wanted to make the cultural point that South Asians — I’m f
