The course team would like to say a very big welcome to the new students who started on MSc Health Psychology this week, and to thank you for your attention and effort throughout induction day.
We asked you (and the new MSc Forensic Psych students) to draw us a quick sketch of your ideal MSc student. We were delighted with the results. Here is a themed flavour of what you said (as indicated, some things were mentioned repeatedly and there are some humorous suggestions):
Professional
Always being professional
Professional
Focused
Building cv – work experience, voluntary work – in the topic you are studying
Career focused
Develop further analytical and critical skills
Future
Health psychologist and research oriented
More practical knowledge/information
Motivated
100% effort
Commitment
Dedicated
Determination
Driven
Enthusiasm
Hard work
Hard working
Motivated
Motivation
Motivation
Passionate
Positive
Sets & achieves goals
Organised
Attention to detail
Diary
Good attendance
Keeping to deadlines and exams
Manages time well
Organisation
Organisation
Organisation
Organised
Organised
Organised schedule
Plan well in advance of deadlines
Planning ahead to even out workload for each module – don’t leave it last minute
Plans ahead
Prioritisation
Time management
Time management
Time management
Time management
Punctual
Always on time to lessons and meetings with tutors
Punctual
Punctual
Punctual
Punctuality
IT savvy
Doh – don’t forget to back up your work!
Email alert
Laptop
Laptop
Moodle
Outlook – regularly checking emails daily
USB – save work
Receptive
Approachable
Attention
Building connections
Care
Co-operative
Friendly face
Good communication skills
Learning
Listening
Networking
Notepad
Notes
Study
Reading
Books
Books n stuff
Carry books and work
Further reading on topics
Library
Locate
Lots and lots and lots of reading
Psychology articles
Reading
Lives in library!
The library is very well equipped but we wouldn't recommend aiming to live there.
Research active
Research
Research
Research & statistics
SPSS
Independent
Attempt to do work if it’s not possible refer to handbook, module guide
Being independent
Big step up from undergrad
Independent
Independent
Independent study/critique
Leadership development
Maturity
Own ideas
Use own initiative
Just a quick observation on the notion of the independent postgraduate. Being independent doesn't mean you have to work entirely alone. Using your initiative can also include asking for more information or help when you need it. This might be asking each other but it can also mean approaching a member of staff. Being co-operative as a group and looking after yourself are important things to remember too.
Co-operative
Flexible
Team work
Team-work promotion
Self-caring
Adequate relaxation
Confident
Emotionally intelligent
Healthy diet
Life balance
Sleep
Social life
Social support
Sports
Stability
No sleeping!
Sleeping is not encouraged in class but make sure you get enough at other (appropriate) times.
Creative
This last was only mentioned once, but I think it is safe to say that your drawings are evidence of creativity at work.
Looking forward to seeing you in classes next week.
