The Psychology club at Moorpark College brings together students who are either interested in psychology or are majoring in psychology.

One of the main purposes of the Psychology club is to create a study group where students can come together to study for huge exams- like finals.

In addition to helping on the campus, the club is focused on going out into the community and helping out by volunteering.

Holly Lapper, Secretary of the Psychology club and child development major, said that even though some may not realize it, there is a bit of psychology in every career.

“Psychology is not just ‘you’re a therapist’- you’re also someone who understands people from different reactions and being able to adjust,” said Lapper.

“Philosophy is the study of logic, math is understanding reasoning, and Psychology is understanding people.”

Dec. 6 will mark the last meeting of the Psychology club for the semester and they are planning on having a special guest speaker visit the club.

Dr. Sydney Sims, English Professor and Yoga Scholar, recently spent a year in Thailand studying meditation.

She will be speaking on several meditation techniques and yoga methods. Sims will give a brief introduction to several techniques and then will answer any questions students may have.

“It is really fun to have guest speakers during your meeting because half of it can be towards them where the other half is devoted to the club members,” said Lapper.

The Psychology club is always working to try to become very successful and productive by getting ideas from their club members that have branched out and investigated just what it takes to have a club be significant on a college campus.

One of the biggest perks of being in the Psychology club is that you get one on one interaction with Moorpark College Psychology faculty.

Next semester, Psychology club is considering doing a Psychology expo where they will be teaming up with the career center to create an event much like the current multicultural day event that occurs every year.

At the Psychology expo, the club is considering getting together college representatives to come and inform students on career paths they can choose to take on.

Any student would be able to come to the event to find out what colleges serve the best programs for the specific field in psychology they want to emphasis in.

People in the psychology profession along with doctors will also be present.

David Faria, Psychology club president and psychology major, said that being a part of the psychology club is a good extra curricular activity for anyone to have.

“I really just want to spread the message out there because we have so many psychology classes and they are so full, but when you ask someone what kind of psychology they want to get into, most have no clue,” said Faria.

In the works as well for next semester includes having an F.B.I. agent come in and talk about criminal behavior.

The Psychology club meets up two times every month and meetings can last up to an hour. Their next meeting will be held on Nov. 15 from 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

For new students to Moorpark College, the Psychology club is just one of the many clubs that are offered for your enjoyment.

Other clubs at Moorpark College include: Honors Club, Drama club, Interior Design Club, G.S.A., and even a Music Appreciation Club which is currently in the works.

For more information on how to join a club or finding out just what club is right for you, visit the student activities office located inside the cafeteria building.

If you would like to join the Psychology club e-mail Holly Lapper at [email protected].