Prospective Student Weekend

The prospective student weekend in March was not only an opportunity to look for future MFT’s, it was an opportunity to show future MFT’s what they can expect from our program here at ACU. Even though that weekend is long gone, the importance it holds still resonates and carries on in the heart of this program’s history.

The interview weekend tied it all together for the curious explorer. We offered a student panel, tours of the clinic and the campus, a presentation given by Dr. Goff and Dr. Blakeslee, several opportunities for prospective students to chat with us in a relaxed atmosphere, and of course, great food. First year intern Natalie Villalobos said, “The events of the perspective student weekend were organized in a way for the students to get to know faculty, staff, and current students in a relaxed environment. It reminded me of my experience just a year ago and I am excited for the journey the new students are about to take.”

Another first year, Holley Craft, said “Having the opportunity to speak to perspective students allowed me to reflect on my short time in the program and to remember being in their shoes. I could tell that even though it’s been a year the growth that has happened for me is indescribable.” Holley was also on the student panel and touched on the passion this program imbues, a passion she didn’t know she had until put under the hot seat. “I believe in this program and would choose to do it over and over again. Speaking and sharing the novice amount of wisdom that I have made me very thankful that I was chosen…and I was able to share my weird and fierce passion for the MFT department,” said Craft.

As Dr. Goff stated, “We interviewed an excellent group of prospective students this year from colleges and universities across the country. I’m really excited about finalizing the cohort and getting to know these students better over the next several years.” Soon enough these things will all be so: the second years will graduate and go on to exert their therapeutic prowess, the first years will get a step closer to graduation and become mentors to the incoming class, and the new first years will filter into Abilene and begin an incredible journey of growth and discovery.