Jing Wen Ong | International Student Highlight
Jing Wen traveled across seas from Malaysia to Georgia Southern to seek a doctoral degree in the clinical psychology program with strong aspirations to become a Psychologist.
Background:
- 4-year-student at Georgia Southern University
- Moved here from Orlando, Florida due to strong program offered here in clinical psychology as well as strong support system from professors
- First international student in the PsyD Clinical Psychology program.
- Received the International Academic Distinction Award in 2022 recognizing strong academic achievement and success in International students.
Activities to do in free time:
- Walking, especially at the SS Greenway by the Olive Garden
- Walking with her friends to have social support and, at the same time, going out into nature and exploring nature
- Watching anime movies and shows
Place to eat at:
- Coconut Thai
- She gets her usual: the Spicy Basil Duck.
Favorite TV Show:
- Wednesday “for a more popular show”.
- 911 Lone Star focuses on “firefighters rescuing people. It is a very diverse and inclusive show”.
Dream Places to Live:
- Ohio “so I can hopefully meet back with my partner who currently attends Ohio State University”.
- She also mentioned Colorado and California.
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