Escolar Documentos
Profissional Documentos
Cultura Documentos
Continued
Psi Chi Attending Conferences (e.g. EPA) Psychology Dept. Honors Program McNair Scholar Program Undergraduate Psychology Association (UPA)
Undergraduate Research
WHAT: WHY:
Gain
Participating
HOW:
Look
experience and knowledge about the research process Build professional relationships that may be good sources for recommendation letters through the list of Research Labs (online or outside Christas office) or attend the Research Lab Fair in the Psychology Department What interests you? Contact the professor or lab manager to find out how to get involved in the lab
to Christas Office (Park 283) to get a Special Registration Form PSY 498 (Undergrad. Research) Typically 3 credits/semester
Internships
WHAT:
Experience
and training in a career path you might be interested in pursuing A real-world experience and learning opportunity that you cant get from class or textbooks
WHY:
Explore
career options that interest you and develop skills that will serve you throughout your entire career Build your resume Obtain outstanding letters of recommendation for jobs or graduate/professional schools
Internships cont.
HOW:
Look
http://psychology.buffalo.edu/undergraduate/honor-society/
the Cora P Maloney College to find out how to earn course credit
645-7301 255 Capen Hall
Volunteer
WHAT:
Devoting
WHY:
Promote
a cause, helps others, gain experience, meet new people, put on your resume, etc.
HOW:
Many
clubs on campus have volunteer opportunities Search the internet for volunteer opportunities in your area and/or your home town http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/
WHAT:
Gaining
WHY:
To
find out what careers you would be interested in source of information about occupations:
HOW:
Great Talk
http://www.bls.gov/OCO/
to people who currently or have worked in your field of interest (informational interviews) Get an internship to get first-hand experience
WHAT:
Resumes
are a history of your education, experience, qualifications, etc. Curriculum Vita (also called Vita or CV) similar to a resume, but geared toward jobs in research, academia, etc.
WHY:
When
you apply for a job, internship, faculty position, etc. you will be asked to submit a resume or CV It is better to keep your resume or CV up-to-date to keep track of your experiences (responsibilities, supervisors, contact information, etc)
HOW:
You
can find samples/templates of resumes and CVs at the Career Services Office or online Following a model or template, type up your information (educational history, work experience, research experience, certifications, related skills, publications, volunteer work, etc) You can call Career Services (716)645-2231 to set up an appointment to get assistance http://www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu/howtores.php http://www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu/vita.php
Study Abroad
WHAT:
Continuing
WHY:
Experience
people, places, and culture in another country while continuing your education
HOW:
http://wings.buffalo.edu/studyabroad/ Call:
WHAT:
Being
WHY:
Gain
teaching experience, help other students learn the material, build a closer professional relationship with the instructor (potential source for recommendation letters), earn course credit, etc. Opportunity to further develop your leadership skills and professionalism
HOW:
See
the University Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Information Form: http://vpue.buffalo.edu/pdfs/docs/ approved/utainfoform.pdf Each department has different requirements for teaching assistants. Check with the instructor or department you are interested in for further information regarding requirements
Psi Chi
WHAT:
National
WHY:
Nationally
recognized Honor Society in Psychology, resume booster, connection with the psychology community nation-wide, awards and grants available you meet the requirements, fill out the application and turn it in by the deadline
HOW:
If
Requirements
Completion
of PSY 101, PSY 207 & PSY 250 Current Psychology major Psychology GPA: 3.4 or better Cumulative GPA: 3.1 or better Top 35% of class
Attending Conferences
WHAT:
Attend
or present at a professional conference (like EPAEastern Psychological Association) to talks from professionals in psychology about the current research, network with faculty, present a poster
WHY:
Listen
HOW:
Locate
a conference in your area of interest (internet) Pay the registration fee (usually included in a membership fee) and register for the event
WHAT:
A
year long program involving the development and execution of an original research project under faculty supervision
WHY:
Graduate
with honors First-hand experience conducting research Very appealing to any graduate program or employer Great preparation for grad school Chance to earn the Feldman-Cohen award for Distinguished Honors achievement
How:
Requirements
Junior
up a faculty mentor who is willing to work with you on an honors project (do this during your sophomore or junior year) See Christa Greenberg in Park 283 for more information
WHAT:
A
Federally funded program (Department of Education) for low-income AND first generation college students OR students historically underrepresented in higher education designed to prepare students for admission to a doctoral program school preparation, leadership opportunities and skill building, research internships, scholarships, grad school fee waivers, GRE preparation, laptop loans, support network, etc.
WHY:
Graduate
HOW:
Visit Visit Call
(716)
http://ubetc.org/mcnairscholars
220
WHAT:
Student
WHY:
Meet
other Psychology majors/intended majors, participate in fun activities and events, network within the department, meet new people with similar interests, grad school preparation workshops, put on your resume (extracurricular or leadership), etc. to meetings or office hours, attend events, run for an officer position
HOW:
Come
Questions?
http://psychology.buffalo.edu/undergraduate/upa/ 212 Park Hall (UPA Office)