A new issue of the online Social Psychology magazine "In-Mind" just came out. The magazine highlights recent research and maintains a facebook quiz if you would like to test how much you know about Social Psychology (guess who wrote some of the questions . . . you'll have to check the staff pages to find out).
You can find the most recent issue at http://beta.in-mind.org/
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Monday, November 8, 2010
Open House 2010
This weekend we welcomed approximately 25 students and their parents to the Social Science Department’s academic meeting at Open House. We had a great discussion led by Professors Rosenthal and Mirkin with lots of questions from prospective students and their parents.
Meg McPherson, a junior, spoke about the research that she has been involved in during her three years on campus. The project topics range from teaching style, ability to drive while distracted, and perceptions of domestic abuse. She also talked about her plans to study abroad next semester and her current internship at the Walker School.
Bailey Carr, a sophomore, shared her excitement about the Case Management & Counseling video assignment. She was taping that afternoon so we hope that went well!
Katie Pare, another sophomore, talked about community service and the service learning linked credit program. She had done a linked credit in her Introduction to Human Services class that actually led to the service site offering her a job!
If you are a prospective student, let us know what you thought of our presentations or send us additional questions you might have.
If you are a current or former student and have a topic you would like to see us discuss at the next Open House . . . let me know. We would love to have you participate!
Meg McPherson, a junior, spoke about the research that she has been involved in during her three years on campus. The project topics range from teaching style, ability to drive while distracted, and perceptions of domestic abuse. She also talked about her plans to study abroad next semester and her current internship at the Walker School.
Bailey Carr, a sophomore, shared her excitement about the Case Management & Counseling video assignment. She was taping that afternoon so we hope that went well!
Katie Pare, another sophomore, talked about community service and the service learning linked credit program. She had done a linked credit in her Introduction to Human Services class that actually led to the service site offering her a job!
If you are a prospective student, let us know what you thought of our presentations or send us additional questions you might have.
If you are a current or former student and have a topic you would like to see us discuss at the next Open House . . . let me know. We would love to have you participate!
Friday, November 5, 2010
Are you thinking about studying abroad? Or have you just returned?
I know that some of our students have just returned from Australia and South Africa while others are packing up to head to Scotland and Italy for the spring. I’m sure there are more of you who are considering study abroad or who have recently returned. According to the college’s data – the number of Lasell students who are studying abroad has increased dramatically in recent years.
Many faculty members and college administrators recognize the value of study abroad in terms of broadening your education and increasing your learning in ways that it’s hard to imagine before you arrive in a new country. But it seems, from a recent article in The Chronicle of Higher Education, that potential employers don’t always recognize study abroad as contributing to your skills in ways that make you more marketable in the workforce.
That means it’s up to you to tell them how your study abroad experience has made you a better employee. What specific skills did you gain? What experiences did you have that led to your growth into a more flexible, stronger person who has demonstrated her ability to forge new relationships and get along with others from different cultural backgrounds? Do you have a story to tell to show how you learned to adapt to new and changing circumstances? Did you have to solve a problem in a unique way?
The key to learning from your study abroad experience, not just from the classes you took while away but the experience of living in another culture, is to reflect on that experience and truly think about how that experience contributed to your growth and development.
I would love to hear from you about study abroad – what do you think was the most significant learning experience while you were away? Post a comment and share your thoughts about what you learned or how you can talk about what you learned on a job interview.
Haven’t gone yet? Not a problem! Share a thought about what you hope to learn.
To learn more, read the Chronicle article at http://chronicle.com/article/article-content/124979/
Many faculty members and college administrators recognize the value of study abroad in terms of broadening your education and increasing your learning in ways that it’s hard to imagine before you arrive in a new country. But it seems, from a recent article in The Chronicle of Higher Education, that potential employers don’t always recognize study abroad as contributing to your skills in ways that make you more marketable in the workforce.
That means it’s up to you to tell them how your study abroad experience has made you a better employee. What specific skills did you gain? What experiences did you have that led to your growth into a more flexible, stronger person who has demonstrated her ability to forge new relationships and get along with others from different cultural backgrounds? Do you have a story to tell to show how you learned to adapt to new and changing circumstances? Did you have to solve a problem in a unique way?
The key to learning from your study abroad experience, not just from the classes you took while away but the experience of living in another culture, is to reflect on that experience and truly think about how that experience contributed to your growth and development.
I would love to hear from you about study abroad – what do you think was the most significant learning experience while you were away? Post a comment and share your thoughts about what you learned or how you can talk about what you learned on a job interview.
Haven’t gone yet? Not a problem! Share a thought about what you hope to learn.
To learn more, read the Chronicle article at http://chronicle.com/article/article-content/124979/
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