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For some, a career in psychology is a calling. When alumna Doha Abuzir, M.A., decided to pursue her graduate degree in clinical psychology, she had two priorities: cultural sensitivity and service.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve always wanted to help those in need, but when I dig into the \u2018why,\u2019 it becomes a bit more personal. I come from a family of refugees, my grandparents actually still reside in a refugee camp on the outskirts of Jerusalem. It\u2019s personal, but it\u2019s also something I try to find light in by giving back,” Abuzir says.<\/p>\n

Knowing she wanted to one day help refugees, she was drawn to the fact that The Chicago School of Professional Psychology was founded on the principles of diversity and inclusion. After completing her bachelor\u2019s degree, she followed her calling in international psychology with a focus on trauma and crisis.<\/p>\n

\u201cI always knew I wanted to be able to help refugees, but finding the right way to provide the most help became clear when I found the International Psychology (IP) master\u2019s program at The Chicago School. Learning how to remain culturally sensitive in times of distress, is vital to understanding an individual\u2019s ecological balance,\u201d Abuzir says.<\/p>\n

International psychology is based on the fact that psychology is largely affected by cultural influences. A person\u2019s culture is made up of history, influences, relationships, and societal factors\u2014geographically and personally. In order to understand and help someone, it\u2019s important to take time to recognize and understand the cultural influences at play. Abuzir enrolled in the M.A. in International Psychology Online Program to explore the subject across borders literally.<\/p>\n

\u201cI can honestly say that I felt closer and more comfortable with my professors and peers through the online program than in the traditional on-ground program I graduated from. The connections I formed turned professors and fellow students into family,\u201d Abuzir explains.<\/p>\n

In addition to traditional coursework, the master\u2019s program also requires students to go on one field experience in a foreign country to truly put theory into practice. This fieldwork opened doors for Abuzir\u2014figuratively and literally. Already knowing she wanted to focus on helping refugees, she traveled to Sao Paulo, Brazil, for her study. \u201cOn top of learning throughout the courses, we were putting what we gathered to the test within a completely foreign country. For me, this was the ultimate preparation,\u201d Abuzir says.<\/p>\n

This life-changing experience cemented the fact that she was ready to work internationally. After graduation, she moved to Kuwait. Working in an international school as a school counselor, she helps her students and colleagues remember to consider the culture of the country, even when it\u2019s not easy.<\/p>\n

\u201cI find myself often helping my colleagues when something occurs that is a rule of culture and is somewhat hard to understand other people and their process of life. Generally speaking, within the Western culture, age defines responsibility and authority, whereas, within the Arab culture, gender does,\u201d Abuzir explains.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve had siblings come into our counseling center, a younger brother and an older sister, speaking about how the younger brother defines the rules for both his sister and his mother. Words relative to \u2018respect\u2019 and \u2018equality\u2019 almost seemed foreign to them, which really confused many of my colleagues who grew up in the Western world.\u201d<\/p>\n

With an eye on cultural sensitivity and a passion for helping refugees, Abuzir continues to live out The Chicago School\u2019s values across the world.<\/p>\n

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