By: Lauren Murray ’27, staff writer
“LVC was not ever a thought in my mind,” Olivia Tassou, a senior psychology major, said. “I faintly knew it existed.”
Tassou transferred to LVC in the fall of 2024 from Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC).
Like many high school graduates, Tassou was unsure what she wanted to do after high school. She decided to attend HACC to complete her general education classes.
Towards the end of her sophomore year, she talked to a professor whom she had at HACC about continuing her education at LVC, and she decided to make the switch from an English secondary education major to a psychology major.
“She shared that LVC is very career-oriented and shows you the possibilities of your major, even with a major as broad as psychology,” Tassou said.
After talking with her professor, Tassou decided to book a tour. She loved how personal and small her tour was.
“I love the small and personal connections at LVC, how easy it is to get involved, and the personal atmosphere,” Tassou said. “I have not met a single person I don’t love. There is a very personalized student-to-faculty relationship, as true as it is when you apply.”
Tassou speaks very highly of the student body, saying that everyone is very welcoming and open to having new friends.
At LVC, psychology majors at LVC are required to have three credits worth of an internship or a research assistant. Tassou is taking on a school counseling internship at Lebanon Junior High this fall and shadowing guidance counselors. She says that she has a lot left to learn, but is excited to build personal relationships with the students to know if this is the path she would like to take in the future.
Last year, Tassou served as a research assistant for Dr. Ashley McFalls, an associate professor of neuroscience at LVC. She would like to thank McFalls for her applicable classes and how much they relate to the real world.
“LVC is a pivotal part of my life,” she said. “College has shown me that life is something that is enjoyable and possible, and something I can tackle alone. Of course, it is scary, but in the wise words of Megan Williams, life does not start until you are at the end of your comfort zone.”
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