​Student Profile

Danika Bebe ’22

Public and Community Service Major and Global Studies Double Major

What initially intrigued you about the major?
I didn’t know about the major until I actually got to PC. I learned about it from a 2019 senior who shared his experience when I was visiting for the first time during Night in Friartown. A lot of what he did as a PSP major was eerily similar to what I wanted to do in the future, so I had to do more research.

What was the deciding factor in your ultimate decision to major in PSP?
My deciding factor in doing the PSP major was the way I was able to get involved directly with the Providence community and its non-profit organizations in several different fields. From the first class, PSP 101, I was able to both engage in the class work and gain experience working/volunteering in the field.

What, in your opinion makes the PSP major unique?
The PSP major is unique because it questions everything you know about the world and how it works. It forces you to look at several different issues in a way that you may have not experienced it before and think critically about how to solve those problems by putting yourself directly in the work. The PSP major is also centered around actively participating in different organizations to get firsthand experience in whatever topic you’re working with.

Do you have any other majors? If yes, how well do the two majors relate and coincide with each other?
I’m also a Global Studies major. The two majors share a lot of basic topics but PSP and GST focus on different angles, which is something I think is important when doing service, and more so when doing that service internationally.

What are your future plans with the major(s) (and degree)?
My future plans with the major include working in an education-based non-profit to provide extra academic services and college access assistance for high school students. I’m interested in working with high-school aged students and underserved high schools.

What advice would you give anyone considering the major?
If you’re considering the major, definitely jump right in and take 101! After taking that class, I knew PSP was for me. The PSP department is full of supportive professors that are willing to guide you in the right PSP direction, and if PSP isn’t for you, they’ll help you find what is right for! I’m so grateful to have those professors behind me.

Any additional comments?
Come join the PSP family!