Putting Psychology to Work

Eriana Blankinship ‘19

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Eriana Blankinship ‘19 hails from Kansas City, Missouri. She is currently in Ireland for the MAPP Dublin Summer Internship Program. She was the recipient of the Tenopyr Prize, awarded annually by the faculty to a MAPP student best demonstrating the ideals of the program.

”

Living and working

abroad was an experience

that I have always

wanted. After my time in

Ireland I feel prepared to

begin my career with an

educational background

that will stand out to

employers.

Find out more: appliedpsychology.usc.edu | facebook.com/applied.psychology

Twitter: @appliedpsychusc | linkedin.com/company/usc-ms-applied-psychology/

After I received my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from USC in 2018, I knew that I wanted to continue my education in organizational psychology. The combination of psychological theories and practical business application was exactly what I was looking for in a graduate program. I had such a rewarding experience over my four years as an undergraduate that when I was accepted into MAPP, I knew I would love the extra year as a Trojan!

Why did you choose the USC MAPP program?

What are your future career goals?

“

How has your experience been in Dublin so far?

The opportunity to intern in Dublin, Ireland was just another thing that drew me to MAPP. Living abroad was an experience that I have always wanted and gaining work experience while doing so is a bonus. I am

After my time in Ireland, I feel prepared to begin my career with an educational background that will stand out to employers. MAPP has introduced me to so many career opportunities and given me the foundation to continue to grow in the field of organizational psychology. I will be returning to Golin for a full-time job upon my return from Dublin!

currently interning at the law firm Matheson in their Learning and Development department. I am not only learning how L&D is practiced in another company but also another country, and I am excited to bring back the different perspective to my work in the United States.

What was your experience like at MAPP?

The most rewarding part of the MAPP program was working alongside a group of peers who were all entering a similar phase in our careers. My cohort not only became friends, but the year allowed us to grow and strengthen our professional networks. During my spring semester, I completed an internship at Golin, a progressive public relations agency, while balancing a full course-load— my time management skills reached new heights!