UIC Society of Aspiring Psychologists

🧠𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟐 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 | 𝐏𝐒𝐘𝐍𝐎𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

On 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟭𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐 of 𝗣𝗦𝗬𝗡𝗢𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝗟𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 – 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱
continued with energy, connection, and celebration.

From exciting games and raffles to the recognition of dedicated SOAP committees, the day honored both fun and hard work. A key highlight was the announcement of the new set of SOAP Officers for A.Y. 2026–2027, marking the beginning of new leadership and opportunities.

The day concluded with updates on upcoming activities, leaving everyone inspired and eager for what’s ahead.✨

🧠𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟏 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 | 𝐏𝐒𝐘𝐍𝐎𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Last 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟭𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏 of 𝗣𝗦𝗬𝗡𝗢𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝗟𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 – 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱 brought together connection, reflection, and learning.

From a lively Kamustahan Session and fun icebreakers to revisiting SOAP’s journey and milestones, the morning set a warm and welcoming tone. The afternoon program deepened the experience through insightful sessions on AI in psychological practice and overcoming limiting mindsets.

A heartfelt thank you to our 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿/𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗻, 𝗠𝗮. 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝘇𝗮𝗱𝗮, for her unwavering support in making Psychology Days possible.💙✨

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞!💜

Your passion, dedication, and commitment to advocacy continue to inspire and create meaningful impact in our community. Thank you for using your voice to uplift others and promote compassion and inclusivity.

Wishing you a day filled with love, joy, and a year ahead full of success and growth! 🎉💜

🌟 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿: 𝗔 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗧𝗜 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🌟

The 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 – 𝐏𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 is hosting a hands-on workshop on 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗥𝗧𝗜) 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 to equip participants with practical knowledge and skills in preparing and implementing effective interventions for inclusive and supportive learning environments.

The target participants of this workshop are 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 and 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, who are preparing for professional roles that require assessing learners’ needs, designing appropriate interventions, and promoting inclusive educational practice.

📅 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
🕗 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 -𝟭𝟮 𝗡𝗡
📍 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞: 𝗨𝗜𝗖 - 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘅 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀

𝘑𝘰𝘪𝘯 𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘳! 💡💛

The currents of the mind continue to unfold this 𝐏𝐒𝐘𝐍𝐎𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝙇𝙪𝙘𝙞𝙙 𝘾𝙪𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨: 𝙉𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙐𝙣𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙙. This afternoon, prepare to dive deeper as we explore different perspectives and applications of psychology through our Learning Sessions.

🎙 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀
Get ready to learn from insightful speakers who will guide us through engaging discussions and meaningful perspectives that reveal the unseen layers of the mind. Their expertise and experiences will help us better understand human behavior, thought processes, and real-world psychological applications.

📅 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟭𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻
Stay curious, stay engaged, and don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the minds behind today’s sessions. See you later! 🧠

𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁!🎁

𝘎𝘦𝘵 𝘢 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘫𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘴 𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵!✨

But here’s the twist 👀 — to qualify for the major raffle prizes, participants must have 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 or 𝐚 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭.

So don’t miss out! Join the activities, collect your stamps, and who knows? You might be going home with an amazing prize!💜

🌸 We are truly grateful to announce our wonderful collaboration with Matahom Ph, whose support helps make this exciting giveaway even more special. Let’s continue to uplift and celebrate meaningful partnerships within our community.

For this year’s Psychology Days, the 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 (𝗦𝗢𝗔𝗣) introduces a visual concept inspired by our theme, “Lucid Currents: Navigating the Unseen Mind.”

The design reflects the depth and complexity of psychological experiences—reminding us that many thoughts, emotions, and behaviors emerge from processes we do not always immediately see. Through psychology, we learn to understand these underlying influences and become more aware of how they shape our lives.

Guided by our tagline, “Bringing Light to Minds and Life to Hearts,” this year’s branding represents our commitment to promoting awareness, empathy, and meaningful conversations about mental health.

As we celebrate Psychology Days, may this serve as a reminder that understanding the mind is not only about knowledge—it is about connection, compassion, and growth.

🧠 𝐏𝐒𝐘𝐍𝐎𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞!

Dive into the depths of thought and discovery as we explore the hidden landscapes of the mind in 𝗣𝗦𝗬𝗡𝗢𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 –𝙇𝙪𝙘𝙞𝙙 𝘾𝙪𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨: 𝙉𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙐𝙣𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙙. Get ready for two days of insight, learning, and meaningful conversations that uncover the currents shaping human behavior and mental processes.

📅𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟭𝟮–𝟭𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Stay tuned and check the program flow below to see the exciting activities prepared for you. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this journey through the unseen mind.

In celebration of 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲, we honor the brilliant women who shaped the field of psychology and transformed how we understand the human mind.

Their courage, intellect, and determination remind us that the female mind is powerful, resilient, and transformative. As aspiring psychologists, we continue to learn from their legacies—carrying forward their mission to understand the mind and uplift humanity. 💜

Celebrating the women who dared to think, challenge, and change the world of psychology.

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐰, 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞! ⚖️📚

The 3rd year Psychology students successfully participated in the 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 on March 3, 2026, they explored essential concepts in labor standards, industrial relations, and workplace practices.

This insightful session bridged Industrial-Organizational and Strategic Human Resource theories with real-world applications, providing students with valuable knowledge on understanding workplace rights, responsibilities, and fair labor practices.

We extend our sincere gratitude to 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐲. 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 for sharing his expertise and delivering an enlightening discussion that helped deepen our understanding of labor laws and their importance in building fair and productive workplaces.

This meaningful event was made possible through the initiative of 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐅𝐚𝐲𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨, I/O Psychology Teacher-in-Charge, and 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐦, SHR Teacher-in-Charge, whose efforts helped create an opportunity for students to connect theory with professional practice.