Interning with the Youth
Working with the youth and establishing rapport was the most challenging part of the internship.
PJ Johnson '25 is a Residential Youth Intern at the Youth Villages Dogwood Campus in Arlington, Tennessee. PJ serves as an assistant to the treatment team for residents with a variety of behavioral and mental health needs.
Working with the youth and establishing rapport was the most challenging part of the internship.
Hometown: Memphis, TN
Major(s): Applied Psychology, Minor: Philosophy
Hello, I’m PJ! I’m 21, and I’m a senior at Cornell College. I'm a psychology major with a minor in philosophy. I chose to major in psychology because mental health is very important to me, and ultimately, my goal after college is to be a clinical psychologist.
Ultimately, I am hoping to walk away from my internship with an unforgettable experience. I’m looking forward to gaining knowledge and real experience in the professional field I’m aspiring to enter. I hope to establish good relationships with the team I’ll be working with, and, most importantly, I hope to make a positive and long-lasting impact on all of the youth on campus I will be working with.