by Laura Kostwinder, Head Writer We are halfway through the semester, and exam season is fast approaching. With that comes the overwhelming dread of walking to the exam room in a haze, wishing you had read that chapter just once more. If you have ever had an experience where you study a lot and feel like you know the content but do not perform as well as you thought on an exam, you might have been experiencing test anxiety. Test anxiety affects students’ ability to perform well on exams due to the pressure to do well. Here are some tips that may help during this exam season.
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by Laura Kostwinder, Head Writer Leonardo da Vinci, an individual well-known for his impressive artwork and scientific contributions, is who we now call the first “Renaissance man”. This term refers to individuals who master numerous skills or study various subjects. These individuals are well-rounded, curious, and passionate about the pursuit of knowledge. They teach us the importance of trying new things, developing unique skills, stepping out of our comfort zones, and that we can simultaneously pursue several different paths. I believe we can all adopt some of the attitudes and habits of modern-day Renaissance people to catalyze a “rebirth” of thinkers and dreamers that are passionate about learning.
by Sophie Samek, Head Writer As I approach the end of my degree, there are a few things I would have liked to tell my younger self trying to figure out how to make the most out of university. It is very easy to become caught up in comparing yourself to your other classmates and trying to curate the best resume. I am no exception to this, I have stretched myself extremely thin in the past just because I thought that I would benefit in the future. Recently, I have learned to say no and really ask myself if this is something I want to be doing or if am I wanting to do it for the wrong reasons. I definitely still slip up with this but I try my hardest to really take a step back and think before jumping into something.
by Sierra Birthelmer, Head Writer As a student graduating in the next few months, my new least favourite question has become, “What are your plans after graduation?” I remember several times in school having to write an essay about where I wanted to be in ten years. When I was little, I wanted to be a veterinarian. As I got older it became a teacher, doctor, artist, and author. Now, it feels like my life in ten years is no longer ten years away. It feels like it’s here, and I still have no idea where I see myself. Scary!
by Priyamvada Nagar, Head Writer There are some days when you feel that everyone is cheering loud for you and you are so close to the finish line, but you just cannot move any further. When standing still feels better than running at a speed that burns you out, when snuggling in your bed for an extra ten minutes feels more comforting than getting up and keeping the hustle going - how do you decide which road to take?
by Laura Kostwinder, Head Writer If you, like many students, find yourself dreading Monday morning and struggling to find the drive to get through the week, then you might benefit from the following tips.
by Shayndel Jim, Head Writer New Year’s resolutions represent the opportunity to be a new person, however, for many people, they can be a sore topic. Research has shown that only about 8% of individuals are actually successful in sticking to their resolutions (Oscarsson et al., 2020). While this can be very discouraging and create a fear of failure, there are ways to reframe your goals to increase the likelihood that you are successful in achieving them.
by Laura Kostwinder, Head Writer With the holidays finally over, you, like many others, may struggle to find a new routine as classes start up again. After several weeks of sleeping in and binge-watching your favourite holiday movies, you might be overwhelmed and need more motivation. Perhaps, you are already swamped by projects and other responsibilities. Here you will find some tips to boost morale and build momentum so that this semester is one of your best.
by Sonali Khera, General Contributor Past research has shown that being active and academic success go hand in hand! But how could exercise help you do better in school? And does sitting down at a desk for long-periods of time help students get better grades? This year, a group of researchers from Eastern Washington University helped answer these questions.
by Priyamvada Nagar, Head Writer Content warning: This post discusses personal experiences with anxiety and mental health.
3:30 am. The clock strikes to 3:31am, 3:32am, 3:33am, and all you can hear is the ticking - not from the clock, but the one coming from inside you. Suddenly, a wave of emotions takes over you and you start to question every single decision you have ever taken and every single essay you have ever written. Every discussion post you couldn’t ace and every failed attempt at trying to win this race; this race called life as a student. by Yasmin Elliott, Head Writer With midterm season fast approaching, students are beginning to face the inevitable accumulation of assignment deadlines, midterm exams, and, consequently, stress. With all these responsibilities occurring simultaneously, it is not uncommon to feel like there are simply not enough hours in the day! The tempting solution to this problem might be to stay up for a few extra hours to study for that upcoming midterm or to wake up at some ungodly hour to finish an assignment that’s due later that day. Engaging in these behaviours at the expense of a goodnight’s sleep, however, severely hinders your ability to perform optimally from both a cognitive and mental health perspective. What follows is an investigation of the role of sleep in memory, problem-solving, and mood, which provides a few examples of the important role that sleep plays in our mental health!
by Shayndel Jim, Head Writer While university gives students the space to build habits they want and live life the way they want to, it is also an opening that allows people to slip easily into disordered eating because they have the freedom to. Phrases and concepts such as the freshman 15, over-exercising, ‘pulling trig,’ skipping meals, and unconventional meal replacements, are all normalized on university campuses and cause far more harm than people realize.
by Hailey Sandhu, Head Writer It is that time again, when we get a fresh start to a new year and a new semester! This is an opportunity for growth, new ideas and improvement! Unfortunately, as it is a time for new beginnings and journeys, we continue to deal with stress and potential stressors that the new year and semester may bring. Maybe it’s stress from a new job, keeping up with academics and graduation, family, and friends, and of course, the COVID-19 pandemic. Though we may not be able to completely eliminate stress from our daily lives, we can defiantly do our best to understand and cope with it!
by Nida Ansari, Justin Brass, Jessica Crosby, Yasmin Elliott, Victoria Mendonca, and Sophie Samek, Contributors On November 18th 2021, the Psychology Society’s Third Year Representatives hosted an online event titled, How to Get Involved: Volunteer and Research Opportunities in Psychology. Peer Helpers from the Experiential Learning Hub and Student Volunteer Connections as well as a panel of Psychology students joined us as speakers on the Thursday evening. The speakers shared their insight and experience with getting involved in Psychology-related volunteer and research opportunities, both on- and off-campus. If you didn’t get to join this event live or wanted a refresher on everyone’s tips and tricks, here are some final thoughts from our event panelists (and the Editor-in-Chief of GetPsyched)!
by Blair Irish, General Contributor Procrastination is often falsely associated with poor time management skills and laziness. This perspective of procrastination targets the individual and accuses them of being the source of all their problems. What if I told you that procrastination is much more than that - that it is a process deeply rooted in our psychology? By first identifying the real reason we procrastinate, we are then able to identify useful ways to overcome our procrastination.
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