“ Psych Fest” :An Psychology Exhibition

The department of Psychology, IIS (deemed to be) University hosted a dynamic Psych Fest at the University Campus on the 22 nd October 2024. Around 150 students from different schools like St.Xaviers C-scheme, Cambridge Court Group of schools, India International School, Palace School Vidya Ashram Pratap Nagar and S.J. Public School visited the event. The fest aimed to bridge the gap between academic understanding and practical applications of psychology. Students of the university demonstrated their creativity and knowledge th

rough vibrant and colourful posters about various concepts of the field of psychology such as health psychology, social psychology, human development, physiological psychology, etc. 3D models were also prepared to provide a deeper insight. The event also showcased interactive games such as ‘Feeling Jenga’ promoting connection building through conversations with strangers. ‘Journaling junction’ highlighted the importance of journaling. ‘Whispers of the Card’ used responses to underline the participant’s weaknesses and how it could be converted into their strengths. ‘Mind boggler’ explained the concept of gestalt psychology through a set of cards which had to be arranged by the students. They also aimed to assess the cognitive skills used under stressful situations. ‘Emotional Tic-tac-toe’ allowed students to regulate and express their emotions similar to ‘Wonder words’. ‘Emotional clay palette’ was a fun activity where students could display their creativity by painting their feelings. ‘Harry potter dilemmas’ provided coping strategies for stressful situations in a fun way and ‘Burst your inner beast’ enabled students to let go of their insecurities and embrace themselves. ‘Stroop effect purpose’ aimed to demonstrate the differences between the two hemispheres of the brain. ‘Freelopoly’ enabled students to reflect on the optimistic aspects from within. While ‘2 Jars’ made the students write letters to their future or younger self to incorporate concepts like self-reflection and mindfulness, self-care was promoted by an activity called ‘Self-care wheel’ where people had to perform little tasks of daily life. ‘Wheel of growth’ was an interesting activity where participants had to share any story from a particular life stage. ‘Brainstorming zone’ was a popular activity through which students got to know about the concept of insight learning. On the other hand, Erikson’s psychosocial stages were also explained through corresponding pairs of cards. These tasks encouraged students to explore psychological concepts through fun, hands-on experiences. One of the key highlights of the fest was a comprehensive career counseling session, guiding students on various career paths in psychology. Experts were on hand to provide advice and answer queries and doubts, ensuring that attendees left with a clearer vision for their future.

Outcome:

The collaboration with schools helped foster a greater understanding of psychology among younger students, making the fest a resounding success. Participants left feeling inspired, equipped with both knowledge and practical skills.