Tips for Freshers (Part 1)
September 18, 2013
So, it’s that time of the year again, the new academic year is about to start, and a few of us have decided to compile a list of (we guess you can call it comprehensive) tips that could come in handy for those who will be joining our small, and ever- growing Psychology department here …
Mental Healthcare; Still a Long Way to Go
August 21, 2013
In the 21st century most of the major projects that are being conducted to improve the living conditions of people, as well as smaller projects, mostly focus on what’s believed to be basic needs. This is perfectly justified considering that basic needs logically earn their place as a priority that should at once be met, …
The Ongoing Journey
August 14, 2013
Psychology. Just the word alone sparks many opinions and different perceptions of it. Some may say it is a study of behaviour and some, “isn’t it a study and treatment of crazy people?” or “a study to read minds?”. In fact, there is some truth in all of these stereotypical portrayals, but there is a …
A Year 1 Student Experience
August 7, 2013
‘Psychology is interesting’ is what I consolidated from my experience as a first year undergraduate student in UNMC. To say that studying mind and behavior which entails understanding about thinking, memory, emotions, personality, and many more (love, sleep, and sex) is otherwise would be barking mad. Unlike many people who would not admit in the …
The School of Psychology – A Closer Look
July 31, 2013
Approximately two years ago when I had received my admission offer from UNMC, a feeling of apprehension took over me as I wondered what my university experience would be like. I tried getting hold of any source that would help me gauge what studying at UNMC is like. After a few initial attempts of finding …
UNMC Moments
July 24, 2013
Day 1, University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC). Walking into this institute, one of the first things you’ll notice is the magnificent structure of the institute followed by postcard perfect scenery of the mountains as a backdrop. Capturing my attention already I walked into my first class with an aura of excitement, curiosity and itsy-bitsy nervousness. The …
My Three Years Here… (Part 4)
July 17, 2013
My first day was nerve-wrecking (as all first day experiences are) as I joined the course a week later than I should’ve due to my late application. As cheesy as it sounds, the memory is still fresh in my mind; I was worried that it would be difficult for me to make friends because I …
My Three Years Here… (Part 3)
July 10, 2013
To study psychology is a dream comes true for me. Human behaviour have always been interesting; humans are one of the most complicating species in the world.This is because each and every one of us is unique in our own way. One of the biggest obstacles when choosing psychology as my undergrad degree was others’ …
My Three Years Here… (Part 2)
July 3, 2013
“University can teach you skill and give you opportunity, but it can’t teach you sense, nor give you understanding. Sense and understanding are produced within one’s soul.” ― C. JoyBell C. When I first came to Nottingham University, I was intimidated by the fact that I will be bullied as a fresher in university by all the …
The most essential skill for a lecturer? Juggling
June 19, 2013
This is the time of year when, as a lecturer, your non-academic friends say things like “it must be nice to have 4 months off,” or “I guess you don’t have much to do until September now.” This perception is understandable, but also couldn’t be further from the truth. Understandable because it stems from the …