Sampada Fotedar
Hometown: Jammu and Kashmir, India
Program: PsyD
Book(s) I would recommend: Come as You Are by Emily Nagoski,ÌýA Thousand Splendid SunsÌýby Khaled Hosseini, andÌýMaybe You Should Talk to SomeoneÌýby Lori Gottlieb
Favorite Quote: “I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved.” – BR Ambedkar
Fun Fact: I can sing. I trained in Western Vocals until Grade 3. I also play the guitar and ukulele!
Name a cause you are passionate about.
I am passionate about sexual health. I feel that, along with mental health, awareness of sexual health is equally important. Mental and sexual health go hand-in-hand.
Why did you choose º£½ÇÂÒÂ×?
I decided to pursue PsyD at the º£½ÇÂÒÂ× because of its diverse and inclusive environment.
What do you want to do with your degree?
My goal is to open a clinical sex therapy practice in the long run, particularly for individuals between the ages of 18-60 years.
How did you first get interested in the mental health profession?
I got interested in mental health when I was studying in school, specifically when I chose psychology as a subject in Grade 11. I found it very intriguing and decided to pursue it as my career.
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