On November 29, 2024, students of the course Psychology of Emotion went on a field study at Savasana Coffee and Event Space in Bantul. The field study was a fruitful discussion on mindfulness-based therapy techniques presented by Annisa Poedji Pratiwi, M.Psi., Psikolog from Charisma Consulting. The session, which took place from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM, was centered on how mindfulness may be incorporated into mental health and emotional control.

With a focus on how mindfulness treatment can promote emotional balance and enhance general mental health, Pratiwi’s experience led participants through important ideas and techniques. Setting the tone for a thoughtful and active learning environment, the session started with an enlightening evaluation of the participants’ emotional states. read more

Studying abroad is a transformative experience, and for our friends who are currently doing a student exchange at the University of Birmingham, it’s an opportunity to embrace a new academic culture and lifestyle. Here, we share the perspectives of four students from Batch 2022 on their academic experience in the UK.

Asya highlights the value of the UK’s academic structure. “In the UK, classes are often seminar-based, where students actively engage in discussions, fostering critical thinking,” she explained. “In contrast, in Indonesia, lectures are more common, and there’s less emphasis on pre-class preparation.” Asya is studying modules like Crime and Antisocial Behaviour and Consumer Behaviour and appreciates the UK’s focus on independent learning, which she feels has helped her grow academically. read more

Meet Clara Michel, an alumna from UGM’s Psychology Department, class of 2019, who is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in International Human Resource Management (IHRM) at the University of Edinburgh. Michel shares her inspiring journey and offers insights into why she chose her program and how her experiences have shaped her academic and professional growth.

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Michel had some time working in human resources (HR), but she quickly recognized that in order to advance in her career, she required a deeper understanding. She acknowledges, “I felt like I jumped into a career without knowing how to do it right.” Although experience is a wonderful teacher, Michel desired to be more ready before making a long-term commitment. She decided to continue her education in HR, but this time she would study it from a business and management standpoint. read more

On September 2nd, 2024, forty-eight students from the IUP Psychology of Character Education and Development class attended a guest lecture conducted by Mr. Anindito Aditomo, S.Psi., M.Phil., Ph.D. He serves as the head of the Agency for Education Standards, Curriculum, and Assessment at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia. Additionally, Mr. Aditomo is an alumnus of the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada, where he earned his undergraduate degree in 2003. read more

On Monday, 3rd June 2024, students of Psychological Intervention course embarked on a field study to Lembaga Pembinaan Khusus Anak (LPKA) Klas II Yogyakarta, an institution in Yogyakarta that aims to help children juveniles aged 14-18 on behavior improvement before returning to the society. The whole class, which consisted of 45 students in total, were expected to observe and conduct several interviews with stakeholders and children of the LPKA for their field study report.

Upon arriving at the place, the students gathered at the main hall where they sat side by side with children of LPKA, or more well-known as ‘anak binaan’. As it was midday, the students and anak binaan were divided into 8 different groups where they sat in circles to have their lunch together. The students were encouraged to explore more on the daily activities of the anak binaan and how being in LPKA has helped them on behavior improvement.

Afterwards, the LPKA stakeholders led a tour around the LPKA for the students and explained how each existing place plays a role in the behavior improvement of anak binaan. One of the examples is omah konseling, a place where parents of anak binaan would stay for a few days with their children upon their days of departure from LPKA. During those few days, a counselor would be present to help settle things between the parents and the anak binaan to make sure that both parties are ready to face the real world together again.
When asked for a testimony on the field study, Fairuz Haya, one of the students of IUP Psychology Batch 2021 said, “The trip to LPKA exceeded my expectations. At first, I thought the LPKA would be like a prison to the children involved, but as I have seen directly, the guards there have a great growth mindset because they see the children as valuable national assets that need to be protected and its rights fulfilled. The field study certainly broadened my perspective in life.”.
Author: Nabila