Ben's Blog

     The field of psychology which interests me the most is Animal Psychology. In this field, psychologists spend time in many different locations around the world, out on the land where the action happens as well as in small concentrated indoor lab facilities, observing the characteristics, actions, and just simple lives of animals. They study multiple different species, from lions, tigers, and bears, (oh my!) to the "under the sea" family and even the little furry cats and dogs we call our own.             In order to become an animal psychologist, a person must obtain a masters degree in an accredited psychology program with a focus on behavioral science. They will also need to become a certified applied animal behaviorist with at least five years of experience in the field. This job will allow you to be able to work anywhere with any species, giving you many opportunities to explore the animal kingdom. Some of the main career pa...

Hi everyone! My name is Benjamin Kiggans! I am a returning Freshman at Hardin-Simmons University. I am majoring in Exercise Science and planning on going into PT school, and I am excited for the new year!     I am from Mooresville, Indiana, which is about one thousand miles north of Texas. I have lived there all my life, and I decided I needed a change of scenery, somewhere new and warm where I could meet new people and start my new journey in life. How did I get to little Abilene, or why did I decide out of all the places to move here? Good Question. (And a question that has been asked substantially if I might add) My Dad did a LOT of research trying to find the perfect college, and HSU popped up on the map. I thought HSU was a beautiful campus with great accreditation and a promising new home. It also helped that my sister, Hannah Kiggans, now a sophomore, was also attending HSU, which meant I wouldn't have to make such a new transition on my own.  I am from a...