Tara Cohen

Class of 2013, B.A. in Psychology

Where have you worked and/or studied since you graduated from USC?

I am currently a Graduate Research Student in the Medical Human Factors Lab at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL. I am working towards earning my PhD in Human Factors.

What was the most beneficial thing you did as a student at USC to prepare you for post-graduation?

I took challenging courses that would be applicable to a PhD program in Human Factors and I reached out to the professors at USC to ask for advice during the grad-school application process.

What course did you enjoy the most?

Sensation and Perception

If you were an undergraduate again, is there anything that you would do differently?

I would have tried to become more active in research from the beginning of my undergraduate career. I have found that it is difficult to know exactly what you want to do until you get out there and try it. Participating in research is one of the best ways to get involved in psychology.