I will compare MRU (Mykolas Romeris University), where I study psychology, with University of California Berkeley School of Psychology and Chinese University of Hong Kong Psychology department. It was an interesting task to do, because I found out what things students learn and other information about psychology studies abroad.
To my mind, there are many differences between MRU and University of California Berkeley School of Psychology. Firstly, they have a combined program in clinical, counseling and school psychology. Students are studying more about psychological and educational assets and needs of children and youth then we do. Secondly, as they have laboratories, they do many researches and study more about school problems. Moreover, their graduates are able to design appropriate school programs for all children who are at-risk for school failure and they are prepared to assume leadership roles as school psychologists, researches and university educators.
I should say, I was quite surprised, when I read about Chinese University of Hong Kong Psychology department, because they have a very similar program. They study about personality, Introduction to psychology and Statistics like we do. However, they have some other interesting lectures: Social psychology, Psychology of stress, Health psychology and even Human factors psychology. One of the advantages is that students can choose in what area they would like to specialize. They are given a chance to decide what interests them the most and to study the exact program. They can choose whether to study Cognitive science, Education and Human development, Psychology and health or Social and industrial-organizational psychology.
The main difference between MRU and Universities abroad is that we study more about general psychology, while others have more concrete program. It is a good thing, when you know, what branch of this science you want to study, but if not, then it becomes a problem. Also, it is hard to decide, what University is the best, but the University of Hong Kong has interested me a lot, as they have some very interesting lectures.References: http://www-gse.berkeley.edu/program/sp/sp.htmlhttp://www.psy.cuhk.edu.hk/en/course/index.htmlPicture references: http://dabro.deviantart.com/art/Glasgow-University-Arches-15748816
2009 m. gegužės 12 d., antradienis
End-of-Term Self-Assessment
Although, this term has flown away very quickly, but I believe I have achieved better results than before.
Writing a summary. I have written all the summaries and I have noticed that the same mistakes occur in most of them. I have looked through my mistakes and tried to memorized them. Even though, I believe now I am better at writing it, but still it remains the most difficult task.
Performance in ESP vocabulary tests. In my opinion, vocabulary tests were more difficult then before. One of the reasons could be that the modules were more difficult and sometimes we had to write tests from two of the modules at once and it was hard to memorize all definitions in English.
Performance in class dictations. We have written only one dictation and I have performed quite well in it. There were some difficulties with the endings of the words and double letters, but I managed to write most of the sentences correctly.
Listening practice in class. During this term we have done some listening practice and I have performed well in most of them. I find it quite easy to understand the main idea of the discussion or a dialog discussed by speakers. But sometimes it becomes hard to listen when someone is speaking with an accent or very fast.
Listening to peers’ power point presentations. Like most of us, I liked this part the most. It is interesting to listen to presentations made by my colleagues, because they select the most interesting things of their topics, we can ask questions and also, it is good to revise modules once again.
Making power point presentations. I still haven’t made a presentation, because this term was really hard and I had many things to do. I hope, I will manage to do it as soon as possible.
Short talks on ESP themes in class. I believe, speaking on themes in class is the best way to improve the English habits. We can not only speak in front of the class but also say our opinions, ask questions and discuss them. It was one of the most interesting parts and it had provided me the ability to say my thoughts more fluently.
All in all, I think that this term was more difficult but interesting. I have improved both: my speaking and writing habits.
Writing a summary. I have written all the summaries and I have noticed that the same mistakes occur in most of them. I have looked through my mistakes and tried to memorized them. Even though, I believe now I am better at writing it, but still it remains the most difficult task.
Performance in ESP vocabulary tests. In my opinion, vocabulary tests were more difficult then before. One of the reasons could be that the modules were more difficult and sometimes we had to write tests from two of the modules at once and it was hard to memorize all definitions in English.
Performance in class dictations. We have written only one dictation and I have performed quite well in it. There were some difficulties with the endings of the words and double letters, but I managed to write most of the sentences correctly.
Listening practice in class. During this term we have done some listening practice and I have performed well in most of them. I find it quite easy to understand the main idea of the discussion or a dialog discussed by speakers. But sometimes it becomes hard to listen when someone is speaking with an accent or very fast.
Listening to peers’ power point presentations. Like most of us, I liked this part the most. It is interesting to listen to presentations made by my colleagues, because they select the most interesting things of their topics, we can ask questions and also, it is good to revise modules once again.
Making power point presentations. I still haven’t made a presentation, because this term was really hard and I had many things to do. I hope, I will manage to do it as soon as possible.
Short talks on ESP themes in class. I believe, speaking on themes in class is the best way to improve the English habits. We can not only speak in front of the class but also say our opinions, ask questions and discuss them. It was one of the most interesting parts and it had provided me the ability to say my thoughts more fluently.
All in all, I think that this term was more difficult but interesting. I have improved both: my speaking and writing habits.
Phobias: Musophobia and Nyctophobia
Phobia is a persistent and irrational fear of a particular type of object, animal, activity, or situation.
Musophobia. Musophobia is a fear of mice and rats. The reason for this fear could appear because of the person’s past traumatic experience with mouse or rat. Examples of this could be having a house or room invaded by them, finding them eating food, being surprised when they jump from a trash can, touching them while getting up as they run from under furniture, smelling them or getting sick from them.
The symptoms of Musophobia vary by person depending on the level of fear. They typically include extreme anxiety, dread and anything associated with panic, such as shortness of breath, rapid breathing, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, inability to articulate words or sentences, dry mouth and shaking. These symptoms can occur just by seeing them on TV or in a room, while someone is joking about them, or smelling them. However, everyone experiences their fears in different ways, such as screaming, running to different rooms, or getting to higher ground.
Even though, there is some medicine for this fear, but they do not cure Musophobia. Medicine can provide a temporary effect. This fear should be treated by counselling, hypnotherapy, psychotherapy and Neuro-Linguistic programming.
Nyctophobia. Rational fear of the dark is good for us, which can produce caution and alertness for the natural danger of darkness. But this fear becomes as a phobia, called Nyctophobia, when a person feels an extreme and irrational anxiety response to darkness even if he knows he is safe, like in his bedroom. However, Nyctophobia is more commonly problem in childhood, because of a little experience. While in adults it can occur because person has not faced that fear before or for some bad darkness experiences in the past.
Symptoms typically include nausea, sweatiness, disorientation, loss of control and even panic attacks. Treatment with anxiety medication is often recommended for cases when frequent panic attacks and lose of sleep occur. However, medicine should be accompanied by psychological therapy. Sometimes a night-lamp can help. Many people have this phobia and even Indian Nationslist Mahatma Gandhi also suffered from it.
References: http://www.musophobia.com/phobia.htm
http://www.way2hope.org/Illnesses/nyctophobia-fear-dark.htm
Picture references: http://anelu.deviantart.com/art/Mouse-99573518
Musophobia. Musophobia is a fear of mice and rats. The reason for this fear could appear because of the person’s past traumatic experience with mouse or rat. Examples of this could be having a house or room invaded by them, finding them eating food, being surprised when they jump from a trash can, touching them while getting up as they run from under furniture, smelling them or getting sick from them.
The symptoms of Musophobia vary by person depending on the level of fear. They typically include extreme anxiety, dread and anything associated with panic, such as shortness of breath, rapid breathing, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, inability to articulate words or sentences, dry mouth and shaking. These symptoms can occur just by seeing them on TV or in a room, while someone is joking about them, or smelling them. However, everyone experiences their fears in different ways, such as screaming, running to different rooms, or getting to higher ground.
Even though, there is some medicine for this fear, but they do not cure Musophobia. Medicine can provide a temporary effect. This fear should be treated by counselling, hypnotherapy, psychotherapy and Neuro-Linguistic programming.
Nyctophobia. Rational fear of the dark is good for us, which can produce caution and alertness for the natural danger of darkness. But this fear becomes as a phobia, called Nyctophobia, when a person feels an extreme and irrational anxiety response to darkness even if he knows he is safe, like in his bedroom. However, Nyctophobia is more commonly problem in childhood, because of a little experience. While in adults it can occur because person has not faced that fear before or for some bad darkness experiences in the past.
Symptoms typically include nausea, sweatiness, disorientation, loss of control and even panic attacks. Treatment with anxiety medication is often recommended for cases when frequent panic attacks and lose of sleep occur. However, medicine should be accompanied by psychological therapy. Sometimes a night-lamp can help. Many people have this phobia and even Indian Nationslist Mahatma Gandhi also suffered from it.
References: http://www.musophobia.com/phobia.htm
http://www.way2hope.org/Illnesses/nyctophobia-fear-dark.htm
Picture references: http://anelu.deviantart.com/art/Mouse-99573518
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