11/08/2025
𝗖𝗣𝗨 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝟭𝟬𝟭 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻
𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘣𝘺: 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘪𝘭 𝘋𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘓𝘶𝘬𝘦 𝘕𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘩𝘳𝘢𝘫𝘮𝘢𝘭
The CPU Psychological Society welcomed the returning seniors and the promising freshmen with a festive introductory event at the Promenade Concert Park last Wednesday, August 6. The CPU Psychological Society hosted 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝟭𝟬𝟭, an orientation program for first-year and fourth-year Psychology students,spearheaded by the project head, Assistant Business Manager, Mary Anne Bergancia which aimed to provide students with essential information and guidance for the upcoming academic year.
The program opened at 9:00 a.m. with an orientation for fourth-year students. Acting Officer-in-Charge of the Psychology Program, 𝑀𝑠. 𝐸𝑟𝑙𝑎 𝐺𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑒 𝐴𝑔𝑢𝑡𝑎𝑦𝑎, 𝑅𝑃𝑚, 𝑅𝑃𝑠𝑦, delivered the opening remarks and discussed the upcoming comprehensive examinations for graduating Psychology students. She outlined the preparations necessary for the annual “Compre,” a year-end examination designed to assess and reinforce students’ knowledge of core subjects covered in the Board Licensure Examination for Psychometricians.
Following this, 𝑀𝑠. 𝑃𝑎𝑢𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑀𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑒 𝑊𝑜𝑛𝑔, 𝑅𝑃𝑚, 𝑅𝑃𝑠𝑦, Coordinator of the BS Psychology program, led the On-the-Job Training (OJT) orientation. She discussed expectations for the practicum, including requirements, professional etiquette, site selection, and post-OJT submissions. The session sought to prepare students for the demands of their training and ease their anxieties surrounding the process.
An open forum concluded the orientation, allowing students to clarify details and share concerns. Questions about the annual pinning and candlelighting ceremony evoked enthusiasm from the seniors.
The morning session ended with a group photo of the Psychology faculty, senior students, and CPU Psychological Society officers and the closing remarks led by Ms. Erla Grace Agutaya, RPm, RPsy.
In the afternoon session, the program continued with an orientation for the Psychology Freshmen. As these freshmen embark on a new school environment, they are reminded of what to expect on their chosen course and what road lies ahead of them.
𝐿𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑁𝑖𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑎𝑖 𝐴𝑐𝑎𝑦𝑎, a Freshman Block 2 student had a blast during their orientation. He said, "It feels truly inspiring to have been oriented about psychology. The session gave me a clear, concise, whilst enjoyable understanding of the courses, subjects, and opportunities that await us, as well as the dedication of the faculty who will guide us throughout this journey."
"It not only deepened my appreciation for psychology but also motivated me to approach my studies with greater passion and commitment. I now feel more confident, prepared, and driven to excel in this path I have chosen." He added.
Another freshman from Block 1 said his endeavor and thoughts on journeying on his chosen course for the next four years.
"I actually had a little research about the subjects that we will take in psychology but knowing more makes it much more trembling and there’s more questions popping into my mind like “Mapasaran ko ayhan ang subject?” And I’m actually scared sa psych stats [Psychological Statistics] and Physics." 𝐶𝑎𝑟𝑙 𝐽𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝐶𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑜 said.
"Pero I know that there’s no easy road man on everything we pursue, but I just know that our profs will somehow make it easy for us to navigate each subject that we will take." He further added.
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