Psychology at UPV

Psychology at UPV extends its heartfelt thanks to the UPV CAS Community Outreach Program – BIDANI for warmly welcoming our third‑year BA in Psychology student interns. Through this fieldwork, our students will deepen their understanding of human behavior, immerse themselves in community realities, and contribute to ongoing development initiatives. We look forward to the shared journey of learning, service, and empowerment with COP‑BIDANI.

𝘾𝙊𝙋-𝘽𝙄𝘿𝘼𝙉𝙄 𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙐𝙋𝙑 𝘾𝘼𝙎 𝘽𝘼 𝙞𝙣 𝙋𝙨𝙮𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙨

The University of the Philippines Visayas College of Arts and Sciences Community Outreach Program - BIDANI (UPV CAS COP - BIDANI) warmly welcomes third-year BA in Psychology students as they begin their five-week fieldwork engagement in San Dionisio, Iloilo.

UPV CAS COP - BIDANI serves as an avenue for experiential learning, allowing students to engage directly with communities while applying psychological principles in real-world settings. Through this experience, students are expected to deepen their understanding of human behavior in community contexts, immerse themselves in the lives of community members, and contribute to ongoing community development initiatives.

As partnerships between the academe and communities continue to grow, UPV CAS COP - BIDANI remains committed to nurturing active citizens who can translate knowledge into meaningful action, creating positive change for people and communities. With this shared advocacy, the COP - BIDANI team is excited to welcome eight new Psychology interns and work with them on their internship journey.

✍🏻 Deo Lorrien Arricaya
👩🏻‍🏭 Gwen Alejandria

Psychology at UPV is elated to announce its newly established partnership with the Commission on Population and Development Region VI, one of the eight practicum sites for AY 2025-2026. This partnership is part of the program’s effort to provide enriching and practice-oriented experiences to students. CPD Region VI will immerse students in training and program design and development as well as policy-oriented data analysis. We are grateful to CPD Region VI for helping our students translate classroom learning into practice that contributes to national development.

Psychology at UPV is pleased to announce a new partnership with Citadines Amigo Iloilo, one of the program’s eight practicum sites for AY 2025-2026. This partnership signifies our commitment to providing students with practice-oriented learning in various settings. Ms. Jenny Mae Postolero-Palma, Assistant Manager of People and Culture at Citadines Amigo Iloilo and an alumni of Psych at UPV, will serve as the students’ direct supervisor and guide them through the practice of human resource management and development. We are grateful to Citadines Amigo Iloilo and Ms. Postolero-Palma for helping us enrich students’ learning beyond the classroom.

“Before shifting to the UPV BA (Psychology) program during my second year, I felt as though I had more questions than direction. The path I initially chose no longer felt like my own, leaving me adrift. When it came time to decide where to go, a suggestion to consider BA (Psychology) was made. I agreed—not out of a burning passion, but in the quiet hope that the journey might help me untangle my own thoughts and uncertainties.

However, the program offered far more than a simple sense of direction. It gradually widened my perspective, allowing me to view the world with newfound clarity and shaping how I navigate my path long after graduation. Even though my current career is not strictly within the field of Psychology, the knowledge and skills instilled in me remain. They guide my professional journey with a deep sense of awareness and curiosity.

More than helping me understand myself, the program transformed how I perceive others. Through the lens of theory, research, and shared experiences, I learned to see people as individuals shaped by diverse contexts and complex narratives. It taught me the value of being less judgmental and more mindful of where others are coming from. While I remain a work in progress, the training I received continues to ground me in my pursuit of personal growth.

I carry many memories from my time at UPV, but what I treasure most are the relationships I built. I will always remember the late-night study sessions, the grueling work behind every research project, the focus group discussions with K-pop fans, and the shared anxiety of our individual theses—followed by the immense joy of making it through together.

Looking back, what began as a decision born of uncertainty became one of the most defining and transformative chapters of my life—one I will always be deeply grateful for.”

Kezia Selorio, Quality Analyst
RELX Reed Elsevier, Iloilo City
BA (Psychology) [2014]
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Psychology at UP Visayas is proud to renew its partnership with SAGILITY™️ as one of our eight practicum sites for AY 2025–2026. This collaboration strengthens our commitment to practice-oriented learning by providing students with opportunities to apply psychological knowledge in various settings. We thank SAGILITY™️ for its continued support in enriching our curriculum and helping prepare future psychology professionals through meaningful industry engagement and supervised practicum experiences.

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2026 WAITLISTED RESULTS

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“It was in our Experimental Psych class under Sir Darius Salaum where each pair was asked not only to present our assignment but also to write a reaction paper on all of the other presentations. I thought to myself - that was taxing!

“With all the assignments piling up from the other subjects, extra-curricular activities, I broke down in the middle of the class. I stopped what I was doing, walked out, and went straight to the restroom to cry. Back in the classroom, Sir Darius asked my classmates, “What happened to Mary Anne?”

“What I thought was “over work” back then was just preparing me to balance life and work – the future me would be thankful for.

“There was also a time when I walked into a classroom full of freshmen waiting for the teacher to arrive. With a little push from my friends, I went to the front and asked for their class cards – to which they complied. I could pass as an instructor, I said. Well, that bold move gave me a thrill!

“I also remember when Sir Jose Go was reviewing our thesis drafts. He advised us to keep our sentences simple – It lessens errors and makes our work easier to understand. In my opinion, the best way to get the message across. It reminded us that the work that we do is not just for ourselves, but for the people who will benefit from it.

“UPV Psychology was also where I found many of my friends. We were classmates, dormmates, and even roommates after college.

“I thank the BA (Psychology) program and UPV, for teaching us life lessons early on, creating a venue for us to test ourselves, encouraging us to serve others, and helping us build bonds that go beyond the University.”

Mary Anne Petrola Tandog, Business Development Manager, Avon Cosmetics, Inc.
BA (Psychology - Broadcast Communication), 2009

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