Graduating this year, Brittany Scott, psychology major, exemplified everything a college student should be.

Dr. Jenny Jellison, professor of psychology, had a multitude of words to describe her soon-to-be former student: mature, responsible, sincere, passionate, considerate, respectful, the list goes on.

“Brittany is simply a joy to be around,” Jellison said. “She genuinely celebrates the successes of others. She lights up when she talks about helping others, which is both endearing and heartwarming.”

Scott’s work would be considered among the “best in the class” according to Jellison. Scott would stop by and visit her professors’ offices, oftentimes just to chat.

Scott went on to thank a key mentor: assistant registrar Joan Brichetti, and describes her chance encounter with her as a blessing. She thanked Jellison, along with psychology professor Michele Karpathian. Scott also thanked her family.

“I am forever grateful to have such caring and hilarious people by my side,” Scott said.

Scott views all these people not only as mentors but as friends.

“Being able to build strong and memorable relationships with these individuals has been incredible, and I am so glad I chose to attend a small campus,” Scott said. “I am so appreciative of the amazing education I have received. I have had such a wonderful experience.”

These relationships Scott has crafted through college have allowed her to seek guidance, but also stay aware of her own competence and growth. She views mentors as equals, according to Jellison, and this has helped her grow. Jellison sincerely hopes that Scott keeps in touch after she leaves campus in May.

Scott has already accepted a job offer at a psychiatric rehabilitation program, working with adults with long-term psychiatric disabilities. She will also attend graduate school in 2022 to get a master’s degree in art therapy and counseling.

“I am excited about the impact she will inevitably have on her future clients,” Jellison said. “She will help them reach potentials they never knew they had, and she will revel in that.”

This article along with many others are included in the 2021 Commencement Issue of The Yellow Jacket. The full print layout version can be viewed here.