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On October 2nd, faculty joined with both new and returning students to enjoy some apple cider and cookies for the Psychology Department Open House. Some of the littlest offsprings of the faculty even enjoyed some cider. Welcome to Saint Anselm College, freshman Psychology majors!
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General Information of Psi Chi: Psi Chi is the International Honor Society in Psychology. Since its founding in 1929, Psi Chi’s mission has been to encourage excellence in scholarship and advance the scientific field of psychology. Members receive several benefits, including grants, scholarships, stipends, opportunities for publication and research, and graduate resources. Psi Chi is an invaluable resource that seeks to further advance those striving for a successful professional career in the field of psychology. Requirements for membership include 1) enrollment as a Psychology major or minor, 2) 3 semesters of full-time coursework, 3) 3 Psychology courses, 4) a cumulative GPA in the top 35% of classmates, and 5) a minimum of 3.0 GPA average in Psychology courses. So, I invite you to not only read the following blog post, but to view it as a gateway into Psi Chi and all of the resources the society has to offer you in the pursuit of your career in psychology. Your Foundation: Research
Research is where it all begins in psychology. Working on research is a great opportunity to explore your interests and curiosity in psychology as well as further develop your writing, speaking, and problem solving skills. Psi Chi exists to help you pursue your interests in psychology, so chat with a faculty member about your research goals and get started!
Your Framework: Grants, Scholarships, Stipends
Sometimes, research requires funding. If so, Psi Chi offers over $400,000 in awards, grants, stipends, and scholarships every year. Examples of potential funding include research grants, travel grants, and undergraduate scholarships. Also, because programs are only open to members, there is a smaller pool of competitors, so what are you waiting for? Apply now! To learn more, click here. Your Stuff: Publications
When your research is completed, make a poster and present it at a conference. Show the world what you’ve accomplished! Psi Chi has wonderful opportunities to submit and potentially publish scholarly work for the Psi Chi Journal and various conferences (e.g. NEPA) and feature articles for the Psi Chi Magazine.
Your Blueprints for the Next Project: Graduate Resources Once you have completed your research
and published your work, you have the “blueprints” necessary to further pursue a psychological career. For some, that pathway might involve graduate school for advanced training in psychology. As you go through the process, remember that Psi Chi is here to assist you, from helping you organize your personal statement to preparing you to ace your graduate school interview. To learn more, click here or contact the Faculty Advisors for Psi Chi at Saint Anselm College, Professor Ossoff and Professor Finn.
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Psychology majors studying abroad this semester share their experiences (Part 1 of a 3 part series)
My name is Grace Wirein and I am a sophomore/rising junior psychology major at Saint Anselm College, and I am from Dublin, New Hampshire. I’m studying for the semester in Orvieto, Italy through the Saint Anselm College Orvieto program. From the start of my time at college I knew I wanted to study abroad, but my country of choice remained undecided. After attending an info session for the Orvieto program and hearing about all the opportunities and great classes being offered, I knew I had to sign up. Italy had always been a country on my bucket list of destinations, and I was so happy to be given the chance to study and live in a different part of the world. The courses are Saint Anselm classes taught by Saint Anselm professors, and students live with peers from the college in apartments located in the city. One of the best things about living in Orvieto is the community and the friendly locals. Everything is in walking distance, and the streets and parks are beautiful. Every Thursday morning I go to the Farmer’s
Market in the Market Square right outside my apartment and buy fresh fruit and even clothes! And, the people are so friendly and welcoming, and are very patient with me even with the language barrier. I love going into my favorite café, getting one (sometimes two) espresso and just sitting/relaxing. This semester I am enrolled in Chiavi, Christian Spirituality, War and Culture in the Ancient World, and Italian Food Wine and Culture. Chiavi is a required course for everyone in the program where we participate in seminar on Mondays and then have field trip days on Wednesdays and Fridays. Chiavi also requires daily journal entries, so that ended up being a great way to document my travels and memories :). The field trips also correspond with what we’re learning in the classroom so it makes the lessons more engaging. One of my absolute favorite trips has been the pasta workshop where we got to spend the day at a local farm/restaurant, play with the cutest dogs, learn how to make pasta from scratch and prepare a spaghetti lunch.
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Psychology majors studying abroad this semester share their experiences (Part 2 of a 3 part series)
My name is Baelyn Duffy and I am a junior psychology major at Saint Anselm College and currently a “third-year” student at the National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG), where I am studying for the semester! I was initially hesitant to look into studying abroad. I was unsure if I could make a semester abroad fit into my already tight schedule. However, once I began researching schools and asking around the psychology department, I realized that studying abroad as a psychology major is not only doable but is an incredible opportunity to learn more about psychology, possibly from a whole new perspective! Going abroad also allowed me
to study at a much larger school in Ireland, which means there are different resources available here including more course options, faculty members, and an entire building on campus dedicated solely to the psychology department! As for the psychology classes I am taking here, I originally had three pre-approved through Saint A’s registration. Unfortunately, all three of those classes had a session on Friday, and with traveling being a top priority of mine while abroad, I decided to not take any Friday classes so that I would have more flexibility to trav
el on the weekends. So, instead I decided to take a social psychology course here because it meets on Thursdays and I can receive course credit for it back home. I am currently halfway through the semester and I am loving this course! Not only is social psych my favorite area within the field, but this course is one that is taught by multiple professors, so I have been able to learn from three different teachers so far – and I have loved them all! In terms of course work, I just handed in my midterm assignment which had to do with analyzing experimental studies and writing a report on the findings. We also have to participate in several psychology studies throughout the semester, which is helpful because it has got me thinking more about my thesis which is right around the corner! :) Overall, I am having an incredible time enjoying the beautiful landscape, rich culture, and friendly people that make up Ireland. In a short two months’ time, this place has really become a home away from home, filled with great memories, places traveled, and friendships made. I am learning so much here about Ireland, history, and of course, psychology, all while learning more about myself in the process! Studying abroad was definitely one of the best decisions I have ever made. So, if you are a psychology major thinking about studying abroad, I highly encourage you to head into the psych department, ask some questions, and figure out how to make it work with your own schedule, because if I can promise you one thing, it’s that you definitely won’t regret it!
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Psychology majors studying abroad this semester share their experiences (Part 3 of a 3 part series)
Hola desde España! I currently live in Sevilla, Spain where there’s always something to do, from the market in Triana to visiting the Cathedral which is the third largest church in the world. While in Spain, I have visited many different cities including Madrid, Toledo, Rhonda, Alicante, and many more to come! The weather is beautiful (70 degrees), the people are so welcoming, and the culture is so fascinating. I live with a Spanish host family and my host mom makes the best food! Some of my favorites are paella (yellow rice dish with chicken or pork and vegetables), patatas bravas (potatoes with a red or aioli sauce), and tortilla Española (egg omelet with pieces of potatoes incorporated throughout). We eat dinner at 10pm
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On Friday, October 18th the Psychology department hosted a field trip to the Dartmouth Hitchcock Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire. For the past few months, the center has hosted an art exhibit called 99 Faces which focused on the stigma of mental illness. This exhibit, by artist Lynda Cutrell, contained 33 pictures of people living on the bipolar spectrum, 33 people living on the schizophrenia spectrum, and 33 people who love these individuals. Our group explored the stories of some of these people and engaged in meaningful conversation about why stigma towards mental illness occurs. This unique exhibit will be traveling to multiple locations throughout the United States next, such as Tufts University and Gordon College.
