9/25/12

The inside scoop on staying engaged and up-to-date with the Psychology major!
The psychology undergraduate newsletter provides a weekly update on the latest course information, upcoming events, and currently available job, internship, and research opportunities relating to your major! Find past issues here. If you would like to start receiving the Psych Scoop directly to your inbox, send a request to: psyadvis@umn.edu.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING FEATURED EVENTS
--1.Considering Grad School in Psychology? Attend this Info Session!
--2.Study Psychology in Thailand: Winter Break 2012-13! Learn More at the Info Session
--3.Info Session: Study Abroad in Florence! ....and Earn Psych Credits - in English!
STUDENT RESOURCES
--4.Taking PSY 3001W or 3902W This Semester? Use the Peer Research Consultants!
--5.Are You a First-Generation College Student of Color? Y-Collegiate Achievers Program
PSI CHI/PSYCHOLOGY STUDENT ASSOCIATION
--6.Do You Like Psychology? Come to This Year's First Psi Chi/Psychology Club Meeting!
EVENTS
--7.Want a Career in the Non-Profit Sector? Attend this Panel!
--8.Panel and Q & A with Dr. Patricia Frazier on Stressful/Traumatic Events for College Students
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
--9.Work in Student Services: Full-Time Upward Bound Advisor Position at Century
LEARNING ABROAD
--10.Make Learning Abroad Happen! Short-Term Loan Program for Winter Break Seminars
GRADUATE STUDIES
--11.FREE Practice Test for the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, OAT, & PCAT!
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PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING FEATURED EVENTS
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1.Considering Grad School in Psychology? Attend this Info Session!
Thursday, October 4th; 2:30 - 3:30pm
N639 Elliott Hall
Psychology Undergraduate Advising will be hosting the 'Graduate School Information Session,' an opportunity to hear from a panel of PhD graduate student from the U of M's Department of Psychology. Bring a pen, paper, and any questions you may have! As seating is limited, please RSVP to psyadvis@umn.edu with "Grad Panel" in the subject heading.
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2.Study Psychology in Thailand: Winter Break 2012-13! Learn More at the Info Session
Thursday, September 27th; 3:00 - 4:00pm
N639 Elliott Hall
RSVP to psyadvis@umn.edu by TODAY, Tues. 9/25 with "Thailand" in the subject line
If you've been hoping to go abroad and study psychology, but don't have a whole semester to do it, this winter break is your chance! Dr. Angus MacDonald, clinical psychology faculty member, is leading a winter break global seminar to northern Thailand. If you are interested in the study of addiction, clinical or biological psychology, cultural context, happiness or spiritualism, don't miss this excellent opportunity. Using Chiang Mai as a backdrop, you'll explore the psychology of desire and craving as well as Buddhist techniques used in understanding and overcoming addiction. How do we find purpose in our lives and cope with suffering? On this global seminar, "Golden Triangle: Addiction, Power and Buddhism in Thailand," you will discover a Golden Triangle that encompasses three choices about how to find happiness: acquire status (power), use chemicals (addiction), or reduce the influence of desires (Buddhism). Psychology will be hosting an informational event where you can learn more about the seminar/travel experience, hear directly from Professor MacDonald, receive practical information from Learning Abroad Center staff, and taste authentic Thai cuisine! Space is limited, so RSVP today! If you are unable to make the event but still interested in learning about the program, visit the Learning Abroad Center website. Program application deadline: October 15th.
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3.Info Session: Study Abroad in Florence! ....and Earn Psych Credits - in English!
Monday, October 1st; 2:30 - 3:30pm
N120 Elliott Hall (Community Room)
RSVP to psyadvis@umn.edu with "Florence" in the subject line.
The U of M's Study Abroad in Florence program offers students the opportunity to complete two psychology courses - in English! - while studying in one of Europe's most beautiful and historically rich cities. On October 1st, take advantage of a unique opportunity to meet and speak with the program's director from Italy. The Department of Psychology is hosting Coffee & Snacks with Michelangelo to give you the opportunity to learn first-hand about the many opportunities the Florence program has to offer. For background and program details, see http://umabroad.umn.edu/programs/europe/florence.php. Don't miss the chance to meet Michelangelo on campus!
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STUDENT RESOURCES
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4.Taking PSY 3001W or 3902W This Semester? Use the Peer Research Consultants!
The Peer Research Consultants are now available by appointment or drop-in hours (http://www.lib.umn.edu/services/prc). The Peer Research Consultants provide one-on-one assistance to students to help them develop academic research strategies. Use their guidance from choosing a topic, selecting sources, to developing your arguments.
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5.Are You a First-Generation College Student of Color? Y-Collegiate Achievers Program
Y-College Achievers Program (CAP), offered through the University YMCA, provides first-generation college students of color the opportunity to be part of a nurturing community that supports your transition from high school to college and college to career. Participants will experience incredible support from their peers as well as an increase in resources and more! To request further information about this opportunity please fill out the application.
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PSI CHI/PSYCHOLOGY STUDENT ASSOCIATION
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PLEASE NOTE: All students interested in Psychology are welcome to participate in Psi Chi/ Psychology Student Association activities. No previous participation or membership is required. If you're interested, please attend!
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6.Do You Like Psychology? Come to This Year's First Psi Chi/Psychology Club Meeting!
Psi Chi/ Psychology Club is back with the new school year! Come join us at our first meeting of the semester Thursday, October 4th at 4:30pm. Location and meeting content to be announced in the next PsychScoop! Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, email psichi@umn.edu.
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EVENTS
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7.Want a Career in the Non-Profit Sector? Attend this Panel!
Thursday, October 11th; 3:30 - 5:00pm
Location: 1-109 Hanson Hall
Come and meet liberal arts graduates who work in the nonprofit sector. Learn more about nonprofit work and how to make yourself a marketable candidate for this profession. Alumni panelists include the Director of Communications and Administration for The Jefferson Center
for New Democratic Processes and Promoting Healthy Democracy, an employee for Board Advancement/Major Donor Research PRI Public Radio International, and the Budget Project Deputy Director for Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. This event is cohosted by the Departments of Political Science and Global Studies. All students welcome to attend!
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8.Panel and Q & A with Dr. Patricia Frazier on Stressful/Traumatic Events for College Students
Wednesday, September 26th; 12:00 - 1:00pm
325 Coffman Memorial Union
The Aurora Center for Advocacy & Education sponsors this presentation, How to Handle Stress: Strategies for College Students, and Q&A with Dr. Patricia Frazier and a student panel that examines the prevalence and effects of stressful and traumatic events in the lives of students and presents findings on online intervention strategies. For further information, contact Jennifer Snider, Aurora Center for Advocacy & Education, snide071@umn.edu.
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JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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IMPORTANT: Organizations listed below are not necessarily affiliated with or endorsed by the Department of Psychology or Psychology Undergraduate Advising. Please exercise the same discretion you would in viewing any other source.
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9.Work in Student Services: Full-Time Upward Bound Advisor Position at Century
TRIO Upward Bound is a college preparatory program for low-income and educationally disadvantaged high school students. TRIO Upward Bound works with students on a long-term and intensive basis and helps generate the skills needed for selected high school students to succeed in postsecondary education. You have a chance to work with this program as an Upward Bound academic professional at Century Community College. Visit here for job specifications and application instructions. Application is due September 30th.
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LEARNING ABROAD
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10.Make Learning Abroad Happen! Short-Term Loan Program for Winter Break Seminars
The Learning Abroad Center is pleased to announce a new pilot program to assist students pay for the up-front costs associated with learning abroad by providing short term loans. The Bridging Loan Program allows students to delay the payment of their program deposit and covers the cost of their flight until their financial aid funds are available to them. The hope is that this will make learning abroad accessible to more students. Student must have an EFC (Expected Family Contribution) of $10,000 or less to qualify. Program is in pilot mode currently and available only for Winter Break 2013 programs run by the Learning Abroad Center (Psychology's Thailand program applies!). The hope is that this will be extended to other program time periods next academic year. Full details and eligibility can be found here: http://www.umabroad.umn.edu/students/finances/bridgingloan.php. If you have other questions or comments, please email Brook Blahnik: blahnik@umn.edu
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GRADUATE STUDIES
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11.FREE Practice Test for the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, OAT, & PCAT!
On Saturday, October 6th Kaplan is holding a FREE Practice Test for the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, OAT, and PCAT. The event will be more convenient than ever as you'll be able to take the exam live and online. As space is limited, this event does require pre-registration. Once registered, you will receive unique log-in information that you will use to enter Kaplan's online classroom and begin the exam. Tests will be proctored like an actual exam (but from anywhere you have internet access!), and students will receive their score immediately following the exam. After the test, one of our expert instructors will give a short online workshop on test-taking strategies and will answer any questions that you may have. This is a great opportunity for you to see how you might score on the real thing, and also to become familiar with the kinds of questions that will be on the real test. For most students, this exam will be a more realistic test-taking experience as you can practice in the format that mirrors nearly all graduate school exams. To register for this free event, fill out the following web form: bit.ly/umnfallpt (case sensitive). For additional information, visit www.kaptest.com/practice or call one of Kaplan's test experts at 1-800-KAP-TEST. Before the event, you will receive an e-mail confirming your registration and providing you with instructions for checking in. Be sure to check out www.kaptest.com/practicetest101 ahead of time to know what to expect on practice test day. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in going to business, grad, law, med, dental, optometry, or pharmacy school in the next few years. If you have questions, please contact Ann Peckskamp at ann.peckskamp@kaplan.com. She is also available every Thursday from 9:00am - 12:00pm at the Purple Onion on University Avenue. You may also schedule a one-on-one appointment outside of that time.