Gilman International Scholarship

Hello All! We here at Psi Chi hope that you had a wonderful New Years and any other holidays that you might have celebrated. If you are taking a winter class, good luck, and if not we hope you're having a nice, relaxing break!

Over break, you may also want to look into Psi Chi's scholarship and grant opportunities. Scholarships are a great way of paying off your education.

Allison Jean, a former Maryland student and Psi Chi member, has reached out and provided us with her experience earning the Gilman International Scholarship. This scholarship is for Pell Grant recipients / U.S. Citizens who are interested in studying abroad. This scholarship can amount up to 5000 dollars toward studying abroad.

Studying abroad is a great way of gaining skills and experiences that will help you in your future career.

Here is Allison's story...

“In Spring 2012, I had the amazing opportunity to study abroad in New Zealand! Without being awarded the Gilman International Scholarship I would not have been able to have this life-changing experience. One of the most rewarding parts to my time abroad was the service project I did for this scholarship. My service project consisted of working with schoolteachers and their classrooms on the cross-cultural based idea of the “Flat Stanley project”. Using the Flat Stanley project was a way to exchange cross-cultural information between an elementary classroom in Maryland and an elementary classroom in New Zealand. This service project gave me the opportunity to not only learn more about the New Zealand culture, but to  gain experience in working with children. As a psychology major, my main interest is child psychology, so this experience was perfect. This scholarship was wonderful because it allowed me creative freedom and the ability to focus my service project based on my interests. Thanks to the Gilman Scholarship I was able to have this opportunity.”

If you have any questions about Allison's experience or the scholarship in general, you can contact her at ajean04@gmail.com

The deadline to apply for summer and fall 2013 and academic year 2013-14 Gilman
Scholarships is March 5, 2013. This information will also be posted in the Scholarships and Grants section of our blog.

For more information:
Contact for University of Maryland: gilman@umd.edu
Scholarship Website: http://www.iie.org/en/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program

Thank you Allison for this very helpful information!

Finals Week

Good luck on finals, everyone!!!

If you need any advice or tips on getting through finals week, feel free to comment or email any of our lovely Psi Chi board members :-)

Some de-stressors to help you before you take finals...

  

Article: Puppies De-Stress Students before Finals

Check out Puppy Palooza on campus today! 

http://www.facebook.com/events/258663720857601/

Other resources...

UMD Stress Management & Wellness Counseling: http://www.health.umd.edu/healthpromotion/stressandwellness

UMD Writing Center - Walk-In hours are still available!

http://www.english.umd.edu/academics/writingcenter/undergraduate

UMD Tutoring

http://www.tutoring.umd.edu/learning.html

Others (counseling, math department, OIT, etc.)

http://psychology.umd.edu/resources/ugrad.html

Also, as the semester comes to an end, don't forget to fill out our Psi Chi SURVEY to tell us what types of activities you'd like to see next semester. If you complete it you will be entered to win a free shirt!!!!



Click Here to take the Survey!!



Awards and Grants!!

Hey Psi Chi! There are still incredible opportunities to apply for more awards and grants!

·      If you want to attend a psychology or psychology-related convention, you can apply for the unrestricted travel grant that will give you up to $1,500!! Applications are due by December 5^th!

·      If you want to travel to one of the six regional conventions, you can apply for the regional travel grant that will give you up to$400!! Applications are due by January 15^th!

·      Submit your best research at the APA and APS national conventions for a cash award of $300. Apply for the society convention research awards; deadline is rolling!

Events Next Week!

Hope everyone's hanging in there, 2 weeks until finals!

Next week Psi Chi will be hosting two events. The first event is dedicated to benefiting you.

For our chapter meeting, a professor you may be familiar with, Dr. Selterman, will be leading a medication session. This is a great opportunity for Psi Chi members to relax before finals!

When: Tuesday, December 4th 7:00-8:00pm
Where: BPS1142

Our second event is dedicated to helping others. This is your last chance to receive a semesterly service credit toward an active membership. We will be hosting a donation drive forthe Prince George’s County Department of Social Services in order to help out our local neighbors during this holiday season. The PGCDSS is collecting non-perishable food (canned or packaged) and new children’s clothing, shoes, and toys (must still be packaged or with tags).

You will receive credit for donating either three food items or one children’s item. Drop off your donations on Wednesday, December 5th between 5:15pm and 6:30pm in BPS 1142. Please email d.bukreyeva@gmail.com by December 3rd if you need to make alternate drop-off arrangements.

When: Wednesday, December 5th at 5:30-6:30pm
Where: BPS1142

New Member Initiation Ceremony

Tonight is the night!

The initiation ceremony for newly inducted Psi Chi members is TONIGHT.

Enjoy light food and beverages, and come celebrate your entrance to a great honor's society!

Dress nice, and feel free to bring a guest.

When: TONIGHT, 11/17/12, 8:30pm
Where: STAMP, Margaret Brent Room (room 2112)

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving break, and the board of Psi Chi is looking forward to seeing you tonight :-)

Service Event & Next Chapter Meeting!

Donate to A Wider Circle to receive Psi Chi service credit!

Hello Psi Chi members! As a reminder, you need to participate in a service event each semester in order to maintain an active status in Psi Chi. An upcoming opportunity is to donate to A Wider Circle, a local nonprofit organization benefitting homeless and low-income families transitioning to new homes. TerpCorps is hosting a donation drive this week to collect items, and is also having a culminating event in Stamp this Friday, November 12th, during which you can meet the executive director of AWC in order to learn more about the organization and its service opportunities.

In order to receive service credit, you need to drop off at least 3 donation items this Thursday, November 15th in BPS 1103 between 4pm and 6pm. Please email d.bukreyeva@gmail.com if you are not able to come then and need to make alternative drop-off plans. Attendance to the culminating event in Stamp is not required, but encouraged for anyone who would like to get more involved with AWC.

The items that can be donated include the following, and are required to be in dignity condition:
- Healthy non-perishable food
- Blankets, sheets, towels, linens
- Feminine care products
- School supplies
- Cleaning supplies

To learn more about the optional event hosted by TerpCorps this Friday, please visit
https://www.facebook.com/events/369204926497313/


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Next Chapter Meeting: Graduate Student Panel!!!

Representatives from clinical, social, counseling and cognitive science programs will be speaking and answering YOUR questions at our next chapter meeting. Come prepared with questions for the graduate students, or just come to listen! Graduate student panels can be extremely helpful in your preparation for a career in the field of psychology. Learn information about different types of programs and what it takes to get there. 

If you have any questions feel free to contact us!

When: Tuesday, November 20th at 7:00pm
Where: BPS 3132***** (not our usual room)

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ALSO...

Don't forget to fill out our survey for credit toward an active membership AND a chance to win a Psi Chi t-shirt!

https://dc-viawest.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_1MrRnaPCKbDJWF7&Brand=umd

Survey - Enter to Win! Plus: New Grant Opportunities

Help us help you!

Because Psi Chi meetings are now open to all psychology majors, we want to get an idea of what types of events would be most beneficial to you. Complete a short survey about Psi Chi events and meetings to have your voice heard.

If you complete the survey, you will also be entered to win a FREE Psi Chi t-shirt! The survey completion will also count toward an active Psi Chi membership. Remember, if you aren't an active member of Psi Chi, you will not have the graduation cord or medallion ordered for you.

Click Here to Complete the Survey!

or copy & paste this URL into your browser:

https://dc-viawest.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_1MrRnaPCKbDJWF7&Brand=umd

News on Psi Chi Awards and Grants!

Although we have now passed the November 1st deadline, you STILL HAVE AN

OPPORTUNITY to apply for more awards and grants!

Society Convention Research Awards: Submit your best research at the

APA and APS national conventions for a cash award of $300

FBI NCAVC Internship Grant: Two grants up to $7,000 are awarded

annually for the 14-week unpaid position as a researcher at the FBI

National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crimes

Do you have an interest in attending a psychology convention, but don’t have the

means to afford it? You’re in luck!! Check out the following travel grants:

Regional Travel Grant: Up to $400 to travel to one of the six regional

conventions. Apply by January 15th.

Unrestricted Travel Grant: Up to $1,500 to attend a psychology or

psychology-related convention that is not funded by the Psi Chi Regional

Travel Grants. Apply by December 5th.

For additional information, go to www.psichi.org/awards