What’s better than spending time with great people working on projects that involve interesting topics like chronic pain and relationships? Maybe going on an all-expense-paid trip to Disney World but this is definitely a close second.
My name is Kendra and I’m going into my sixth year of study at UNB. I graduated in May 2015 with an Honours degree in Kinesiology (science) and am currently working on finishing up my second Honours Degree in Psychology. I started volunteering in the Rehabilitation Psychology Research Lab during the Fall 2015 school year and have really enjoyed getting to meet all of the different lab members and being able to collaborate with them on various projects. This work allows me to combine my interest in the more physical components of pain with the psychological and other components of well-being.
A great thing about volunteering with a research lab at a university is that they understand you are a student first and the time commitments that come along with that, and are often willing to accommodate a complicated schedule. There is a lot of flexibility in terms of how much you want to take on and the timing of completing project tasks.
The work in the rehabilitation psychology is so interesting and is very applicable to everyday life. We’re working with information about real people who are living with real, challenging situations. The research that we produce and the conclusions we form then can go on to inform policies or be shared with the general public. I was working on two projects this year both involving individuals with fibromyalgia. One in particular was investigating the use of online support groups and whether this could be an effective way to reach individuals with conditions such as fibromyalgia that cause an immense amount of pain and discomfort, making it difficult for them to physically attend appointments with health professionals involved in their care.
If you’re planning on continuing your education after your Bachelor’s degree – whether it be in Psychology or another field – volunteer experience is a must. I’ll speak to the necessity of research experience for applying to Clinical Psychology graduate programs as that is what I am interested in. These programs are highly competitive and experience with multiple different projects and methodologies is an enormous asset on an application. Volunteering in different areas also gives you the opportunity to explore your interests without committing to do an entire project on your own or committing to multiple years of research in an area you ‘think’ you like.
At the end of the day I feel like I’m working on something that is going to make a difference in the lives of individuals living with similar conditions. I have really enjoyed this volunteering experience and I highly recommend everyone who is interested in the field of psychology to reach out and get involved! You won’t regret it!
My name is Kendra and I’m going into my sixth year of study at UNB. I graduated in May 2015 with an Honours degree in Kinesiology (science) and am currently working on finishing up my second Honours Degree in Psychology. I started volunteering in the Rehabilitation Psychology Research Lab during the Fall 2015 school year and have really enjoyed getting to meet all of the different lab members and being able to collaborate with them on various projects. This work allows me to combine my interest in the more physical components of pain with the psychological and other components of well-being.
A great thing about volunteering with a research lab at a university is that they understand you are a student first and the time commitments that come along with that, and are often willing to accommodate a complicated schedule. There is a lot of flexibility in terms of how much you want to take on and the timing of completing project tasks.
The work in the rehabilitation psychology is so interesting and is very applicable to everyday life. We’re working with information about real people who are living with real, challenging situations. The research that we produce and the conclusions we form then can go on to inform policies or be shared with the general public. I was working on two projects this year both involving individuals with fibromyalgia. One in particular was investigating the use of online support groups and whether this could be an effective way to reach individuals with conditions such as fibromyalgia that cause an immense amount of pain and discomfort, making it difficult for them to physically attend appointments with health professionals involved in their care.
If you’re planning on continuing your education after your Bachelor’s degree – whether it be in Psychology or another field – volunteer experience is a must. I’ll speak to the necessity of research experience for applying to Clinical Psychology graduate programs as that is what I am interested in. These programs are highly competitive and experience with multiple different projects and methodologies is an enormous asset on an application. Volunteering in different areas also gives you the opportunity to explore your interests without committing to do an entire project on your own or committing to multiple years of research in an area you ‘think’ you like.
At the end of the day I feel like I’m working on something that is going to make a difference in the lives of individuals living with similar conditions. I have really enjoyed this volunteering experience and I highly recommend everyone who is interested in the field of psychology to reach out and get involved! You won’t regret it!
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