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Research Master Behavioural and Social Sciences Felix Grundmann

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Hi, my name is Felix.
Specializing in (Organizational and) Social Psychology
Sustainability in a Changing Society
Interests?
Understanding (social) phenomena from a social psychological perspective
Construction of the self The role of others in producing behaviour

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How did I get here?
Gap Year
Worked in a retirement home
Bachelor Psychology, University of Groningen
Student mentor & first exposure to research
Minor in Philosophy
Research Master in Behavioural and Social Sciences

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Why am I here?
The programme:
Designed to prepare one for a PhD/research-f0cused career
Opportunity to do research
Research Assistantship
Traineeship
Individual Thesis
About me ending up here:
About the decision process:
There are many different graduate programs at many different universities

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Why am I here?
University of Groningen:
High-profile
Renowned scholars and experienced researchers
Great facilities and internal infrastructure
Your voice is heard

6. Life of a ReMa-student: Experiences
Presentation 1st year student Psychometrics & Statistics
Life of a ReMa-student: Experiences

7. First things first: Regrets? No!
Presentation 1st year student Psychometrics & Statistics
Setup of the courses
Close supervision
Small student/staff ratio
Learning by doing!
Focus on writing, presenting, and generating ideas
Staff members
Genuinely interested in you
Encourage the pursuit of your own ideas
Approachable and take time for you
First things first: Regrets? No!
Aspects I especially appreciated

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Stimulating and supportive environment
Small programme
Inspiring and motivated fellow students
Multidisciplinary nature of the ReMa
Critical and reflective attitude
Get to know your fellow students: can form close bonds
Learning together vs. Competing against each other Social Support & Knowledge Transfer
3. Although everyone is passionate regarding what they are doing, you are nonetheless encouraged to take a step back and think about what you are actually doing, what you are trying to accomplish, what kind of tools at your disposal, what you can truly build with these tools

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Final Remarks
Do I feel prepared to take the next step?
Is the Research Master only for people who want to do a PhD?
Is the Research Master for everyone? 3.
No, it is a challenging yet rewarding experience
You have to be willing to spend time and effort (to go beyond: that is what the Research Master essentially is). As a consequence, you will learn more than you can imagine

10. Thank you for your attention!
Questions?
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