Studying Abroad – Keti’s Adventure in Slovakia

Hello! Tell us something about yourself.  My name is Keti and I am from Albania. Two years ago I decided to study abroad and I made a very unusual choice (at least my family thought so). I decided to study psychology in Slovakia. The bachelor's program here for psychology is only offered in Slovak, so I prepared myself to undergo a full year of learning the tricky Slovak language. My university...

Studying Online – Andrew

How did you find out about the possibility of studying abroad? During my Bachelor's in Psychology at the University of Malta, especially during my last year, several lecturers were willing to give us, students, tips and suggestions on what our next steps should be after we graduate. One of the options they mentioned was the possibility to enroll in a  course (MA or MSc), by correspondence, at a...

Willingness Experience – Gabija’s Internship

1. How would you describe your internship experience at the Willingness Clinic in Malta? Tell us a bit more about the tasks/responsibilities you had as an intern there?  In overall, the internship at the Willingness Clinic was a really great experience. I had the opportunity to feel as a part of a team. It gave me the freedom to express my ideas and experience a high level of true cooperation. I...

Aslı’s Study Abroad Experience in Chicago, USA

Hello! Tell us something about yourself. My name is Aslı Bursalıoğlu. I am from İstanbul, Turkey and study at the Koç University. I am currently studying abroad in the United States at DePaul University for one semester. In my free time, I like to play violin, read books, and be with my family and friends (and of course my dog). What was the best thing that happened to you during your...

PhD at Utrecht University – Baran

Hello! Tell us something about yourself. Hey this is Baran and I am from Turkey. 5 years ago I immigrated to the Netherlands to do my PhD in Utrecht University Social and Organisational Psychology Department. I love salted peanuts and washing the dishes. Music is a must. I don't understand why people like broccoli, it is tasteless... No seriously, it just takes the taste of what you put on it....

Studying Cognitive Neuroscience at UCL – Artemis

Hello fellow psychology students! We interviewed our friend Artemis Stefani - University of Cyprus Psychology graduate, Member Representatives Officer here at EFPSA, and current Cognitive Neuroscience Master's student at University College London, UK. She was sweet enough to let us take a peek at her life in London, studying the brain, and she even shared some tips for getting into top...

European Summer Schools in Psychology 2017

EFPSA European Summer School (ESS) theme: Developmental & Educational Psychology dates and place: July, 10th - 16th, Cyprus webpage: http://www.efpsa.org/ess/ Translational Neurosciences Summer School „Ageing Brain“ University of Groningen, The Netherlands dates: July, 2nd - 12th fee: 300 euros without housing, 600 euros including housing application deadline: 1st of April...

Krakow’s Best – Ivan

Your name: Ivan Lepej City you visited: Krakow 1|Best food: Zapiekanki - a traditional street/after party food A Zapiekanka is an open-face sandwich made of half of a baguette or any other long roll of bread, topped with sautéed white mushrooms, cheese and sometimes other ingredients, and toasted until the cheese melts. But the best thing is the price to amount ratio. For only a few zloty you...

From Malta to UK – Sarah

Hello! Tell us something about yourself. Hi :) I'm Sarah from tiny Malta (if you don't know where it is, it's worth googling it :P ). I have recently graduated in Psychology and moved to Southampton, UK to study a Masters degree in Educational Management and Leadership. It has always been a dream of mine to move abroad and I took the opportunity to study while I take this big step towards a new...

London’s Best – Anna

Your name: Anna Stekrova City you visited: London 1|Best food: Definitely Camden Food Market! The largest line-up of London Street food, KERB Camden Market is everything that’s great about London food - in 35 stalls, open 364 days of the year. Cocktails from Kamm & Sons, Korean-Mexican burritos from Kimchinary, bagels from Ghetto Grillz, ice cream from Blu Top – the list goes on!...