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Next Port Stories: Frances Cardenas '26
Frances Cardenas
Pronouns: she/they
Primary Major: Psychology
Secondary Major: Sociology
Minor: Fine Arts
What are your plans for after graduation?
Enrolling in Graduate Studies
What degree are you seeking and/or what program are you enrolled? Master's in Applied Clinical Psychology
Please list the school/institution you are enrolled: Pacific University
Where will you be located (city/state/country)? Hillsboro, OR
What are you most excited about for your Next Port?
I am excited to work on becoming a licensed mental health professional and continue schooling in something I am passionate about.
What advice would you give to your first-year self?
Get involved, don't be scared, you don't need your roommate to go with you, they will accept you where you want to go.
Was there a class, internship or experience that shaped your direction to your post-graduate plans?
My two theses helped me in gaining more confidence and gaining important research skills.
Who at the University of Portland had the most impact on shaping your next step?
The psychology and sociology departments have always believed in me and the staff at the wellness center and the center for gender and sexuality have always been supporting me in my next steps.
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