Attend a workshop to discover how to get involved and make your experience with UBC Psychology a successful one. More information, workshop times, and the room locations are below.
GET INVOLVED
Get Involved: In Research
4:00-4:50 | SWNG 405 | MAP
Think you might be interested in research? Come to this workshop to learn more about psychology labs, how to get a paid or unpaid position, and what to expect when working as a Research Assistant. View presentation.
Speaker: Dr. Frances Chen, Assistant Professor, Health Psychology
Get Involved: Building a Social Network in Psychology and Behavioural Neuroscience (BNS)
4:00-4:50 | SWNG 407 | MAP
The Department of Psychology is massive and it can be tough to find your place among the masses. Come to this workshop to find out where psych and BNS students hang out, how to stay informed about psych related events and learn tips for building your social network as a psych major. View presentation.
Speaker:
Dr. Benjamin Cheung, Lecturer UBC Psychology
Get Involved: Unique Learning Opportunities
4:00-4:50 | SWNG 409 | MAP
Curious about how to get academic credits while traveling abroad? Want to study something that isn’t offered in a current course? Have no idea how to gain work experience that uses your psych skills? This workshop highlights unique opportunities offered at UBC as well as the psych department that enrich the learning experience of psych majors. View presentation.
Speakers:
Dr. Sunaina Assanand, Senior Instructor and Associate Dean, Student Success
Jasmine Abhroudi
Abby Dalmacio
Allison McVicar
HOW TO SUCCEED
How to Succeed: Psychology and Behavioural Neuroscience Specific Learning Strategies
5:00-5:50 | SWNG 405 | MAP
Master tests in psychology with domain specific studying techniques, an understanding about how tests are graded and other strategies to help you succeed academically. View presentation and handout.
Speaker:
Patrick Dubois, BSc PhD Candidate
How to Succeed: Academic Support/Resources/Tools for Psychology and Behavioural Neuroscience Students
5:00-5:50 | SWNG 407 | MAP
This workshop is full of helpful information you can use when writing research papers, choosing courses, and navigating your degree. View presentation.
Speaker:
Sheryl Adam, Librarian Humanities & Social Sciences Division
How to Succeed: Careers After Psychology and Behavioural Neuroscience
5:00-5:50 | SWNG 409 | MAP
What can I do with a psychology or BNS degree? Learn how to answer this question and gain insight into how to prepare for the workforce in this workshop. View the presentation.
Speaker:
Katherine Moore, Grant Facilitator and Student Engagement Officer
