Beatrice Alba | PhD Candidate, Department of Psychology
How long have you been at Macquarie?
Four and a half years.
What is your favourite thing about working at Macquarie?
Nachos at The Wicked Mexican!
Where is your favourite place to spend a spare five minutes at Macquarie?
Sadly enough, my office. It’s my second home!
What was your earliest childhood career aspiration?
Astrophysicist.
What are the biggest misconceptions about your profession?
That all psychologists are therapists. Many people don’t realise that there’s a whole bunch of scientists out there who study the human mind and behaviour.
In your job, what question are you asked most often?
“Are you reading my mind right now?”
What is your favourite film, book or TV show?
Neighbours is my guilty pleasure.
Do you have any hobbies?
I started bellydancing more than 10 years ago and currently teach a beginners bellydance class in Epping. I perform regularly as a soloist and with the other women from my school.