Psychology of success
One-Week Summer Science Program
What makes someone successful, and how can we train our brains to move in that direction? This brand-new one-week program invites students to explore the psychology behind achievement, motivation, and personal growth. Students examine how mindset, resilience, emotional intelligence, and decision-making contribute to success in academics, careers, and everyday life.
The course introduces a range of psychological concepts through discussions, demonstrations, and collaborative activities designed to bring key ideas to life. Students might look at research related to habits, goal-setting, and performance, as well as factors like stress, attention, and self-confidence. They may also learn about personality traits and cognitive science to better understand how people think, learn, and interact.
Students will gain a broad understanding of the science behind success and have opportunities to reflect on how these concepts apply to their own goals. As a brand new addition to our offerings this year, this program provides an exciting chance to engage with the study of human potential.
2026 Teacher: Kensie Faldoski
Kensie is a doctoral student in Counseling Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Boston with extensive clinical experience across university and community mental health settings. She holds a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Lehigh University and dual degrees in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Georgia. She provides culturally responsive, evidence-based care, with training in assessment, individual and group therapy, and treatment planning for diverse populations. Kensie is also a researcher on mental health, contributing to qualitative studies, conference presentations, and projects examining affirming therapy practices.
Psychology Student Comments
‘The program was very interesting and a lot of fun. The teacher was very knowledgeable and had experience which was fun to hear about. He also answered any questions we had. I definitely enjoyed the activities/roleplays we did; that was always fun! I also enjoyed it when we watched clips to show examples of the mental health condition.’
‘This was excellent. The material was very interesting and engaging, it did not even feel like class. My teacher was incredible. He made the program educational, informative, and fun. I really enjoyed learning from him and his easy to learn teaching style.’
‘The program was really interactive, really clear to understand but at the same time accurate. I think that’s great for people who have never had experience with psychology studies and it gives you a proper basic preparation.’
‘The teacher was amazing, the program was really interesting and I’d love to do it all again. I liked looking at all the psychoanalyses! Overall, an amazing class 10/10 would come back next year.’
Note: This page represents our best expectations for the program. Activities and instructors are subject to change. In such cases, similar activities and a comparably qualified instructor will be sought.
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