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I’m in. Now What? – A JEPS Editor Testimony
It was October 2024 when I came across an open call for EFPSA, a federation I had heard plenty about and longed to be a part of for quite some time. Submitting my application for the JEPS Editor position felt like a small leap into the unknown (because it was). What I didn’t consider was what happens after the acceptance email arrives. I’ve never gotten this far and, just like Carrie Bradshaw, I couldn’t help but wonder: now what? In hopes of easing your worries and, hopefully, exciting you into joining this wonderful team, I will summarily dive into JEPS, as a project, as a process, and as an experience.…
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Why Undergraduate Research Matters – Even if you do not Want a PhD
When students hear “undergraduate research,” many immediately picture PhD applications, or careers in academia. It’s true, research experience is a golden ticket for those paths. But here is the thing: undergraduate research is not just for aspiring academics. Even if you are planning a career in business, healthcare, policy, or something completely outside the ivory tower, research can still be one of the most valuable experiences of your degree. Why? Because research does not just teach you about your discipline. It teaches you how to think, solve problems, and work in ways that are highly transferable to nearly any career. Think of research as a professional boot camp: it challenges…
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EFPSA Research Programme 2022/2023 experience
Research project – Dance Therapy for migration-affected women with psychological trauma: Socio-demographic Barriers and Facilitators Our team is part of the EFPSA Research Programme 2022-2023 and consists of six members and our supervisor. The title of our Research Project is ‘Dance Therapy for migration-affected women with psychological trauma: Socio-demographic Barriers and Facilitators’. The objective of our study is to identify the variables contributing to the development of stress, PTSD, anxiety and/or depression for migration-affected women participating in dance therapy workshops. Our journey during this past year has been truly rewarding and we already had the chance to enjoy some positive outcomes of our work. So far, we have written the…
