{"605331":{"#nid":"605331","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Elizabeth \u201cLizzie\u201d Stubbs: B.S. in Psychology, Minor in Biology","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I was raised a Yellow Jacket,\u0026rdquo; says Elizabeth Ann \u0026ldquo;Lizzie\u0026rdquo; Stubbs. She\u0026rsquo;s referring to her parents and grandfather, who all graduated from Georgia Tech. She knew all the cheers and chants by heart. But still, she wasn\u0026rsquo;t sure if Georgia Tech was where she should be. \u0026ldquo;Honestly, I was intimidated by Tech and I was very close to going to [the University of Georgia],\u0026rdquo; Stubbs says, afraid that she wouldn\u0026rsquo;t be able to maintain a high GPA.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBut her mind changed one day. At an information session for students admitted to the College of Sciences, she asked a female student about her personal experience at Tech. The student assured Stubbs that it was possible to succeed at Tech. \u0026ldquo;I was sold,\u0026rdquo; Stubbs says.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStubbs went to high school at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.pinecrestacademy.org\/page\u0022\u003EPinecrest Academy\u003C\/a\u003E, in Cumming, Georgia. As the third oldest of seven siblings, she gained independence and a strong work ethic at an early age. These skills enabled her to work hard and succeed. Now she is graduating with a B.S. in Psychology, with a minor in Biology.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat is the most important thing you learned at Georgia Tech? \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo believe in myself.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech is rigorous, as I expected. My biggest fear was that I wouldn\u0026rsquo;t succeed academically. But after my first semester, I proved to myself that I am capable, and that knowledge helped me get through some tough semesters. Tech has shown me time and again that I am capable of achieving my academic and other goals if I am willing to put in the work.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EI also love the emphasis on innovation and research, which fosters progress and ignites people\u0026rsquo;s passions. I\u0026rsquo;m amazed to learn about the projects and inventions fellow students, faculty, and alumni are working on.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cblockquote\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u0026quot;Georgia Tech has prepared me well for the academic rigor and fast-paced atmosphere that I expect I will experience in PA [physician assistant] school. From conversations with alumni currently in PA school, I have learned that they were well-prepared because they had already established good study strategies, time management skills, and work ethic at Tech.\u0026quot;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat are your proudest achievements at Georgia Tech? \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOne of my proudest achievements is receiving the Leddy Family Scholarship. I was honored to be recognized for my hard work, and it took a huge financial burden off my shoulders. I am incredibly grateful to Mr. and Mrs. Leddy for their generosity and support.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIt was awesome to learn that a paper of my research group was accepted for publication in the \u003Cem\u003EJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders\u003C\/em\u003E. I was listed as a coauthor for data analysis. The study we reported assessed the eye contact behavior of typically developing children versus children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder during play and conversation segments.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhich professors or classes made a big impact on you?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EI loved Human Anatomy, a class taught by \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/biosci.gatech.edu\/people\/adam-decker\u0022\u003EAdam Decker\u003C\/a\u003E. I loved reading the textbook, and studying the material. I found the information so fascinating, and it helped confirm my decision to study medicine. That class was a lot of work, but Decker always kept lectures lively and informative.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat is your most vivid memory of Georgia Tech?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.cos.gatech.edu\/eclipse-2017-georgia-tech-0\u0022\u003EThe Aug. 21, 2017, solar eclipse\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIt was awesome to see students, faculty, and staff admiring and enjoying this rare occurrence all out on Tech Green. We were all just geeking out together and it was awesome!\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow did Georgia Tech transform your life?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETech helped shape the path that I am on and helped me grow as a person.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EI volunteered to do outreach through programs like \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.futuretech.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EHands on Future Tech\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1191617180912811\/\u0022\u003EStep into STEM\u003C\/a\u003E (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis past winter break I went on a medical mission with \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gtvaw.weebly.com\/\u0022\u003EVolunteers Around the World\u003C\/a\u003E. We traveled to the Dominican Republic and set up mobile clinics in various villages. It was such an incredible experience, and I plan to continue going on medical missions and finding ways to serve those most in need.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBeing involved in research since my second year has been one of the greatest things I about my time here.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEach of these opportunities required me to step outside of my comfort zone. I grew and learned valuable skills.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat unique learning activities did you undertake?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EI never planned on doing research because I didn\u0026rsquo;t think I would enjoy it. But an older student told me about the lab she worked in and I was intrigued. After touring the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.childstudylab.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EChild Study Lab\u003C\/a\u003E, I knew I was meant to work there.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWorking at the Child Study Lab, with \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/people\/agata-rozga\u0022\u003EAgata Rozga of the School of Interactive Computing\u003C\/a\u003E, is one of my best experiences at Tech.\u0026nbsp; The lab is also one of the best work environments I\u0026rsquo;ve encountered. Working in this lab for three years now has helped me grow. It taught about psychology and research in general. I learned a lot about myself. By stepping outside of my comfort zone, I gained confidence.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat advice would you give to incoming undergraduate students at Georgia Tech?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYes, Tech is hard, but you are more than capable of succeeding if you put in the work.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDo the homework, study the material outside of class time, and get help if you need it. Be confident in your skills and abilities. That you were accepted into Tech means you have the ability to excel here.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStep outside of their comfort zone and try new things. You will gain valuable experiences and learn about yourself along the way.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhere are you headed after graduation?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EI will take a gap year, working as a medical assistant to gain patient care hours before going back to physician assistant (PA) school. Georgia Tech has prepared me well for the academic rigor and fast-paced atmosphere that I expect I will experience in PA school. From conversations with alumni currently in PA school, I have learned that they were well-prepared because they had already established good study strategies, time management skills, and work ethic at Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Initially intimidated by Tech, she grew to believe in herself and succeed at Tech"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ELizzie Stubbs feels well-prepared for physician assistant school, having already established good study strategies, time management skills, and work ethic at Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Lizzie Stubbs is graduating with a B.S. in Psychology in Spring 2018."}],"uid":"34651","created_gmt":"2018-04-19 19:22:14","changed_gmt":"2018-04-24 16:20:37","author":"mrosten3","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2018-05-03T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2018-05-03T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"605319":{"id":"605319","type":"image","title":"Lizzie Stubbs","body":null,"created":"1524164305","gmt_created":"2018-04-19 18:58:25","changed":"1528720603","gmt_changed":"2018-06-11 12:36:43","alt":"","file":{"fid":"231469","name":"2018 Spring Grads Lizzie Stubbs.sq250.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/2018%20Spring%20Grads%20Lizzie%20Stubbs.sq250.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/2018%20Spring%20Grads%20Lizzie%20Stubbs.sq250.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":63429,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/2018%20Spring%20Grads%20Lizzie%20Stubbs.sq250.jpg?itok=h-7IwKX4"}}},"media_ids":["605319"],"groups":[{"id":"1278","name":"College of Sciences"},{"id":"1275","name":"School of Biological Sciences"},{"id":"443951","name":"School of Psychology"}],"categories":[{"id":"134","name":"Student and Faculty"}],"keywords":[{"id":"4896","name":"College of Sciences"},{"id":"167710","name":"School of Psychology"},{"id":"166882","name":"School of Biological Sciences"},{"id":"177767","name":"Leddy Family Scholarship"},{"id":"177768","name":"Adam Decker"},{"id":"11172","name":"Agata Rozga"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EA. 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