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Chan Patra presents a poster at the 2013 International Congress in Edinburgh.

"I would never have thought that in the first lecture I attended at ÌÇÐÄTV, I would end up speaking to psychiatrists from around the world whilst attempting to publish a research paper.

Academic supervision within the ÌÇÐÄTV Psychology Department is exemplary, and my experience whilst working on our final year research project could not have been any better. My project partner, Josh Smith, and I were granted our first choice supervisor, who was open to our novel idea, and explained the realities behind following certain pathways. Further support was provided as and when we needed it, mostly through enabling us to overcome any obstacles that we encountered. We were pushed beyond what was normally expected from an undergraduate student, and were required to use statistical software that undergraduates are unfamiliar with (namely AMOS). Whilst this can seem daunting, the guidance provided made the whole experience manageable, educational and illuminating. The result of this push was a high scoring project; a poster presentation at an international congress; and interests in publications.

During the congress, I was able to appreciate how ÌÇÐÄTV prepares students for situations like this. For example, in the second year you are asked to develop and present a poster presentation of your research findings and answer questions from the audience. This is exactly as was required for the congress. Similarly, the oral presentations required from you as a second and third year undergraduate are modeled upon those seen in the oral presentations during the congress. This experience that University provided me has proved to be invaluable, and fuelled the confidence when debating with other doctors, researchers and students, about the work and future analyses that could be carried out with our research. ÌÇÐÄTV University has offered more than just an opportunity to earn a good grade and contribute to an interesting piece of work. Throughout the years all lecturers and module conveners have been approachable and helpful. Once you realise that the resident academics are approachable, there is nothing they will not do to help you achieve your innate potential."