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PSYCHS October Newsletter 2024!
Sabika Sami, Kaylie Fulwiler, Anna David & Mania Nezhati
October 06, 2024
Hello, fellow students!
Hello PSYCHS members! We’re glad to have you join us for this year’s academic journey. Midterm season is officially upon us! Need studying tips or help managing stress and anxiety? Check out the rest of the newsletter for events, games and guides to support you through your studies! We also look forward to seeing you at our upcoming Honours Night and De-stress Card Making Event! More information regarding these events and other opportunities are throughout the newsletter.
Wishing you the best of luck with your midterms!
What’s In This Months Issue?
Table of Contents
Events
PSYCHS Mentorship Program
Deadline: Monday, October 7, 2024
We understand that the academic journey can be challenging so that's why PSYCHS is excited to announce we are offering a mentorship program! We hope to foster a supportive community where you can ask questions, share your thoughts, and connect with other students who are going through the same experiences. Whether you're struggling with a particularly challenging course or looking for some guidance on your academic journey, PSYCHS is here to help.
We are also inviting upper-year Psychology majors to join us as mentors for the program. Our community is made up of knowledgeable, friendly individuals who are eager to lend a helping hand and share their expertise. Sign up for the PSYCHS mentorship program today and take the first step toward an enriching and fulfilling academic experience.
Mentor (Third Year+) Sign Up: https://forms.gle/oJZ3qg8vDzuZdB1k6
Mentee: https://forms.gle/a7tj8tcPSFJwSxDi7
PSYCHS Honours Night
Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 5-7 PM.
Location: ST 129 (Online option available via Zoom)
We are excited to announce that Honours Information Night will be taking place very soon! Whether you're planning to apply to the Honours program soon or simply exploring your academic options, this session is a great opportunity to get a comprehensive overview of the program. Dr. Hughes will cover everything you need to know about the Honours program, from how to apply, and how it can benefit your academic career
This event is open to all students, regardless of where you are in your academic journey. We encourage you to attend, even if you're not planning to apply right away—it's never too early to start planning
We hope to see you there!
To secure your spot, please register by October 20th 2024: https://forms.gle/L5GAcso2CuDd4B4z8
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Irem Ege ([email protected]). Mark your calendars because we hope to see you there!
Best,
PSYCHS Academic Team
PSYCHS Destress and Card-Making Night
Friday, October 28, 2024, 5-7 PM.
Location: Arts Lounge (SS 103)
Feeling the weight of midterms? Join us for a relaxing afternoon of creativity! Unwind by making personalized cards and having snacks!! No artistic experience is required—just bring yourself, and we'll provide all the materials. It's the perfect opportunity to de-stress, meet new people, and add a little joy to your day.
Take a break, get crafty, and leave with a beautiful handmade card! We can't wait to see you there.
Annual UCalgary Law Open House
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024, 11AM-12:00PM.
Location: Murray Fraser Hall, 2nd Floor
UCalgary Law is having their annual Open House for Future Students. Members of the Admissions team, Student Ambassadors, Current UCalgary Law Students and our Law Clubs will be there. There will be table visits with club representatives, Student Ambassador guided tours every 15 minutes from "Lest we Forget" outside MFH 2370. And stay for our “Ask me anything student panel. We look forward to seeing you there!
If you are interested Register Here
Collaborative Practice Webinar for Future Professionals!
Thursday, October 25, 2024, 12-1 PM
Location: Via Zoom
Are you a student in sociology, psychology, business, social work, or law? Or are you someone who is thinking about pursuing one of these fields in the future? Curious about how professionals from law, business, social work, and psychology collaborate in real-world practice?
Join us for a Collaborative Practice Webinar where lawyers, financial experts, and mental health professionals will introduce the world of collaborative practice. They will discuss their respective roles and how they work together in collaborative practice to resolve conflicts in family law settings.
The goal is to provide insight into how these different professions collaborate, and how students from each discipline can potentially enter this field.
This event is a great opportunity to connect with real-world professionals, build your network, and gain valuable insights for your future career. Please fill out this form if you are interested: Collaborative Practice Webinar for Future Professionals!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Ivey Business School’s Women in Asset Management (WAM) Program
Are you a second-year undergraduate woman interested in entering the world of asset management? Here’s a unique opportunity to gain invaluable skills and hands-on experience to help you launch a successful career in this exciting field!
Ivey Business School’s Women in Asset Management (WAM) program offers a fully-funded summer experience designed for second-year undergraduate women from any field of study. It provides an opportunity to explore a career in asset management through a comprehensive four-week classroom experience, followed by a 10–12 week paid internship at a leading Canadian asset management firm.
The program’s in-class learning focuses on technical skills, industry knowledge, and career success strategies, setting you up to thrive in the asset management sector. The paid internship offers hands-on experience at firms like banks, pension funds, and hedge funds across Canada, providing mentoring, networking opportunities, and insight into the asset management world.
Key Details:
Pre-Program Weekend: Gain a sneak peek into the curriculum with a two-day virtual or in-person session.
Diverse Cohort: Join a community of like-minded women from Canadian universities, bringing a range of perspectives and experiences.
Free Tuition: The program is tuition-free, covering course materials, accommodations for May, select meals, and networking events, all supported by corporate sponsors.
We additionally have four virtual information sessions open to anyone who has interest in the program:
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 7-8 p.m EST
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - 7-8 p.m EST
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 - 7-8 p.m EST
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - 7-8 p.m EST
You can register for the information session here: https://www.ivey.uwo.ca/wam/events
This is your chance to embark on an exciting career path, develop essential skills, and connect with industry professionals. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to break into a field that’s looking for new voices and diverse leadership.
Applications open on October 1st, 2024, until then students can directly apply on the website: Ivey's Women in Asset Management.
Strategies to Approach a Supervisor for Undergraduate Research Workshop
Date: October 23, 2024, 1-2 PM. & October 24, 2024, 11AM-12PM.
Are you an undergraduate student interested in research? Are you looking for an opportunity to work with researchers on campus and strategies to approach research supervisors? This session will outline strategies for finding a supervisor for undergraduate student research opportunities and the summer studentship application process.
This workshop is offered online via Zoom at two separate times. Students only need to attend one:
October 23, 2024, 1-2 PM Registration
October 24, 2024, 11AM-12PM Registration
Volunteer/Job Opportunities
Canada Career Counselling
Are you interested in gaining volunteer experience working in a private psychology practice? We are a group of psychologists who specialize in personal and career counselling, as well as industrial/organizational psychology. We are looking for an undergraduate psychology student interested in doing four to six hours of volunteer work per week for a 12-month commitment.
Our firms are: Canada Career Counselling (Calgary Location) and Synthesis Psychology.
We have a beautiful office space located in the Solaire building on the outskirts of downtown Calgary and we offer the opportunity to work with a great team of people as you assist with general office administration, assessments, editing, research and marketing for our firms.
We are looking for a motivated, professional, and detail-oriented student who has experience in an office environment as this role will involve both in office (Tuesday evenings) and remote support.
Interested? Please send your cover letter and resume by email to Kira Del Casale, Operations Manager [email protected]
Volunteer Department Representative Opportunity with the Faculty of Arts Students Association (FASA)
Deadline: October 9, 2024
FASA is currently looking for enthusiastic students to join our team as Department Representatives for the 2024-2025 academic year. These positions are open to students who are majoring or minoring in any of the following departments:
Psychology
Anthropology and Archaeology
Art and Art History
Communication, Media, and Film
Political Science
Economics
And MORE!
As a Department Representative, you’ll represent your department at biweekly General Council meetings, serve as a liaison between FASA and department heads, and help plan one event for your department during the year. It's a fantastic opportunity to get involved and contribute to our vibrant Arts community.
Apply here before the deadline (October 9th)
Volunteer Research Assistant Opening at the Behavioural Medicine Lab
The Behavioural Medicine Lab is looking for a volunteer research assistant who is interested in volunteering in a research lab for 5-10 hours weekly, assisting a PhD student with their dissertation work. Responsibilities would include conducting literature reviews, completing qualitative interviews with cardiology patients about their views on vaccinations, and coding the interview transcriptions alongside a PhD student.
Qualifications: students who have completed PSYCH 415, research experience in qualitative methods is helpful but not required, strong time management + interpersonal + communication skills.
If interested, send your CV and transcript to [email protected]
Behavioural Aide Part-Time Position
We are looking for an ambitious student/caregiver interested in gaining experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities for a 17-year-old boy with autism and developmental needs as a dedicated behavioural aide.
Training, supervision, and skill development will be provided to you. Applicants should be patient and eager to learn, be fluent and proficient in English, and have a clean criminal record and vulnerable check.
Part-time position, Tuesdays to Friday after 4pm. $29.00 an hour with 6-10 hours per week in Central NW Calgary.
If interested, send our resume to Genevieve Currie: [email protected]
Global Learning Opportunities
Deadline: November 11, 2024 (Spring/Summer programs) & January 5, 2024 (Fall/Winter programs)
Are you interested in studying and living abroad while completing your UCalgary degree but don’t know where to start? Global Learning offers a range of programs, such as Semester Exchanges, short Summer Exchanges, Summer Research and Internships, and Spring/Summer Group Study Programs led by UCalgary instructors. Join them at their upcoming events this October to learn more about program options and next steps. Programs are open to students in all faculties!
Learn more about these events and register here.
Opinion
From Overwhelmed to Organized: A Student's Guide to Staying Up-to-Date with Readings
By Kaylie Fulwiler
Do you find yourself struggling to keep up with all of your readings? Do you feel like you're drowning in pages and pages of textbooks? You're not alone! Here are a few of my best tips for how to keep up with readings:
Create a schedule: I use a spreadsheet to organize my readings and deadlines for the week and block times in my calendar to complete them! Many of the other execs use scheduling software like Notion, or Google Calendar. Schedule reminders on your phone for what you need to accomplish daily.
Use active reading techniques: I like to highlight key words/facts and create a list of these in my notes to be turned into flashcards later! Helpful flashcard apps include Quizlet and Anki (or good old handmade flashcards!). Try to summarize what you have learned after each page/subsection of the chapter in a few sentences - make a summary sheet with important information (good for making study guides later on!).
Use active recall techniques: Think about the main topics and key takeaways from the chapter/section without looking at the text or your notes after you have completed your reading. When studying, you can use the “blurt” technique where you write down everything you remember without looking, and then using your notes, identify key areas you missed and fill in those details.
Prioritize: Prioritize which readings are most critical/difficult, and get those out of the way first!
Stay Engaged: To avoid losing focus, try to relate what you are reading to real world examples! Take brain breaks - do yoga, take a walk, dance it out. Eat well and stay hydrated!
Lastly, it is important to not be hard on yourself if you fall behind. It’s also normal to feel scared, overwhelmed, or unmotivated - all of us execs have been there. Instead of stressing about not keeping up with your readings, prioritize and readjust your schedule, and keep trying your best! You've GOT THIS! Good luck!
Interactive Section
Enjoy the October Crossword!
Click here for the answers to the crossword.
Diary of a Psych Student
Welcome to Diary of a Psych Student! This is a heartfelt informal supportive space where you can rant, scream, cry, and laugh about the issues and triumphs of being a psychology student here at the University of Calgary. Here you can write about what's on your mind whether it's related to your degree or career. Our team will then offer you a response in the next issue. Rest assured you will have a digital shoulder to either cry on, rant to, or celebrate with.
Too often we undervalue ourselves and we look around at our peers and think that they've got everything together. The goal is to create a digital supportive space where students can see that they are not alone in their struggles. We hope to foster a sense of community and reassurance. Remember it's okay to seek help and it's normal to face challenges.
But it’s not all about struggles—this column also celebrates the good news! Whether you’ve achieved a personal milestone, aced an exam, or found joy in a new hobby, we’d love to share and celebrate with you on your successes!
September Entry
Dear Diary,
I don't feel that I want to do honours/research, but I need it if I want to continue in Psychology after undergrad. I am also feeling overwhelmed because it's so competitive to get into grad school and I don't know what I am going to do after undergrad.
Response from our team
Hey Diary Writer,
Thanks for reaching out! I totally understand where you’re coming from as a 4th year undergraduate soon to graduate this year. For me, it took until a week into the honours supervisor meeting weeks (that 3 week period in October) to decide to apply into honours. I sent emails to eight potential profs, and every one of them was already taken! Yikes! (eventually I was able to get a supervisor) I didn’t want to do it at first, because I didn’t really like research and I didn’t know if I wanted to spend an entire year doing it. So, what changed my mind? I talked to some friends in PSYCHS who were doing honours, and they said really positive things about it. Many of them disclosed that they felt skeptical at first, but were really grateful for the opportunity to do research. Some, believe it or not, even said it was fun! And I agree! Especially when you find a supervisor who does research you enjoy, it can be a really fulfilling and engaging process.
Grad school applications can definitely be extremely stressful. I just finished applying to one, and I feel relief and fear all at once. I know that it is extremely competitive to get into grad school, but all the more reason to engage in some research and see if you enjoy it and want to pursue it later on. I also think it definitely is useful to apply and see what happens (you get practice and in some cases, feedback!). I know a few honour students from last year who didn’t get into grad school, and they are now working as research assistants or behavioural interventionists. Many people say that a gap year is extremely helpful to them. I definitely think it gives you the chance to explore your options some more and build more skills you won’t be able to when you are busy in school. I know everyone tries to rush, but taking it slow is okay.
Regardless of the outcome, do what feels right for you. It doesn’t hurt to apply and get that research experience. But, if you don’t feel ready, see how you feel about a fifth year, or simply don’t do it. There are other options for sure. You can do a few summer studentships (paid research!), or try a PSYC 499, 504 or 505. Whatever you choose, it will turn out okay. Trust yourself, and follow what feels right for you. If you ever need to chat some more, please feel free to reach out to us at our email ([email protected])
You can also come to some of our upcoming events to give you more insight:
Honours information night - October 23, 2024
Grad school panel - November 6, 2024
We wish you lots of luck on your journey,
The PSYCHS Team
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Warmly,
Sabika Sami, Kaylie Fulwiler, Anna David, and Mania Nezhati
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