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Aprendiendo JuntosEp.13 -Desde la UPSA a Nueva York : Derecho con Impacto GlobalEn el nuevo episodio del Podcast UPSA ‘Aprendiendo Juntos’, nos sumergimos en el mundo del Derecho Internacional con Javier El-Hage, graduado UPSA y especialista que ejerce profesionalmente en la icónica ciudad de Nueva York.
Javier conversa sobre su experiencia con Raisa López, graduada de Comunicación Estratégica y Corporativa de la UPSA, explorando los desafíos de trabajar en la ‘Gran Manzana’ y cómo la sólida formación en la UPSA ha sido un pilar en su éxito profesional internacional.
No te perdás esta conversación llena de aprendizajes y motivación, que muestra la calidad d...2024-08-2035 min
What’s UP(SA)?05 - Valentine's Day: A Heart to Heart with UPSAThe February edition of What’s UP(SA) discusses Valentine’s Day, which is scrutinized for the emphasis on money spending and romance. In this podcast, we consult poll results from our audience which ask three important questions: is Valentine’s Day worth celebrating? Can you celebrate Valentine’s Day if you’re not in a relationship? Are Love Languages real? Through our audience’s answers, our hosts discuss these questions and provide their opinions and thoughts regarding the holiday.To read the summary, access the links and resources discussed in this podcast, visit UPSA's websi...2022-02-0519 minWhat’s UP(SA)?04 - The Act of Gratitude and Positive Psychology with UPSAThe November edition of What’s UP(SA) touches on the area of psychology known as positive psychology, which entails expressing gratitude and showing appreciation for the things and people in our lives. Why is expressing gratitude important? How can we show our appreciation and say thanks? Why do we commemorate past events? All of these topics and more will be explored by our hosts Jennifer and Mansi.To read the summary, access the links and resources discussed in this podcast, visit UPSA's website.Visit upsa.club.yorku.ca for more information ab...2021-12-1409 minWhat’s UP(SA)?03 - Mental Health in an Unequal World (ft. EWIH & GHSA)This year, for World Mental Health Day, the World Federation of Mental Health (WFMH) selected the theme “Mental Health in an Unequal World.” This particular theme was selected to highlight the various disparities that exist in our world when it comes to accessing mental health and how various marginalized populations face elevated risks in mental health. Why do certain groups face disproportionate rates of mental health conditions? In this episode of What’s Up(SA), we have partnered with our friends Farwa and Asma from GHSA (Global Health Student Association) and Tatiana and Fiona from EWIH (Empowering Women in Health...2021-10-2351 minWhat’s UP(SA)?02 - Your First Year in Psychology (ft. BSIP)Beginning your undergraduate psychology journey at York is an exciting transition, with so many opportunities to take advantage of, in a new environment!. However, as a first year student, the transition can be a bit rough, with a big learning curve to adapt to in terms of navigating intensive courses and getting involved with university extracurriculars/research. But fear not!! In this episode of What’s Up(SA), we have partnered with our friends, Amanda and Edman, from Black Students in Psychology (BSIP) to answer some common questions regarding the Psychology program at York, how to do well in yo...2021-09-1625 min
What’s UP(SA)?01 - Queer Wellness in the Pandemic (ft. TBLGAY)The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our day to day life, with many of us learning to adapt to the uncertainty and risks brought upon by the rapid changes made in how we work, live and connect with others. The physical isolation due to quarantining, financial strains and housing insecurities have exacerbated mental health issues for many people across many communities, particularly for the queer community who already face elevated risks for negative mental health outcomes. In this episode, What’s UPSA will be taking a deeper look to see how the pandemic has affected the queer community, in collaboration wit...2021-08-1022 minWhat’s UP(SA)?08 - Talking About the Culture of Peace (ft. BSIP and GHSA)For the final episode of our podcast for the year, UPSA will speak about the International Day of Conscience. Our guests, Jean-Marc Moke from BSIP, Farwa Arshad from GHSA, and Ayla Sadeghi from UPSA, will freely discuss their opinions about the Culture of Peace, where we are based on its definition and the happenings around the world, and finally, what we can do to cultivate peace and spread happiness.2021-04-0828 minWhat’s UP(SA)?07 - Women and Mental Health (ft. WEC)International Women’s Day reminds us of the oppression and inequality women have had to endure but it also recognizes and celebrates the achievements of women across the world. In this episode What’s UP(SA)? will be diving into the problems women face today, in collaboration with our friends Ava and Dena over from the Women’s Empowerment Club. We will be targeting issues with the definition of female beauty, the effects COVID-19 has had on women's employment and representation and more! We hope you gain some insight into the obstacles women continue to face and how we can he...2021-03-1517 minWhat’s UP(SA)?06 - Talking Black Intimacy (ft. BSIP)Every February we celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and honor their legacy. In this episode What’s UPSA will be tackling the crucial topic of intimacy in Black communities with special guests Jean Moke, Harmoni Watson and Shawntaeu Richards from the BSIP organization at York. We will be discussing how important intimacy is with regards to mental health and the stereotypes surrounding Black relationships. We will also be looking at ways to deal with social expectations and how to maintain a healthy relationship with your partner. Thank you for tuning in and we hope you en...2021-02-1517 minWhat’s UP(SA)?05 - Fighting the Post-Holiday Blues (ft. The Happiness Plan at York)The winter break is over and the holidays are behind us, which means going back to school, to work, and other responsibilities. While this is expected, some of us experience what is not usually expected, the post-holiday blues. In this episode What’s UP(SA) will be talking about the post-holiday blues with special guests Kaitlynn Fernandez and Shina Kumar from the organization The Happiness Plan at York. We will dive into what the post-holiday blues and what puts people at risk of feeling blue after the holiday season. We will also compare the post-holiday blues to seasonal affective di...2021-01-2522 minWhat’s UP(SA)?04 - 12 Days of MotivationFor this month’s podcast, UPSA’s Gauri and Jennifer will be discussing the 12 days of motivation. This informational episode includes what exactly motivation is, specifically the science behind it, and tips and tricks on how to get motivated and stay motivated in time for the upcoming exam season. It’s vital to maintain drive and motivation, especially at the end of the semester, and take time to avoid burnout. Please think of the 12 days of motivation as a mental retreat where you take some time out of your day to remember your goals and ambitions. Remember back to what i...2020-12-0110 minWhat’s UP(SA)?03 - The Future is in Our HandsFor this month’s podcast, two of our Peer Ambassadors address this month’s theme of Noteworthy November where three noteworthy topics are discussed in depth: Remembrance Day, police brutality, and the coronavirus. We focus on these topics in regards to social psychology, and try to understand the impact that past events can have on our futures. Our hope is that everyone can understand the importance of learning about past events and keeping updated on current events as this understanding can influence our futures a great deal. We should all be supporting each other through these tough times through effe...2020-11-0914 minWhat’s UP(SA)?02 - To be Healthy as a Whole, Mental Wellness Plays a RoleFor this month’s podcast, UPSA’s Saina and Sarah will be discussing the topic of Mental Health Awareness. This means realizing and spreading awareness as well as educating others of the stigma that many people with mental illness fall victim to. A huge part of mental health awareness is that we’re not only acknowledging that mental health is an important topic. However, we’re talking about it and putting it out there so that people who relate can get the help they need as well. We especially want to put the focus on the global pandemic that is affec...2020-10-1208 minWhat’s UP(SA)?01 - Mastering Online LearningSeeing as many courses have been transitioned to online formats, students may feel that there are newfound challenges that come with this virtual form of learning. For instance, managing time and facilitating interactions with professors have become more difficult. In this episode we will be discussing how to adjust to the online format of school this year. We will focus on distance learning, time management and asynchronous vs synchronous learning. Research and personal experiences will be used to explain the issue of online learning and tips on how to adapt to this new format.2020-09-1312 minWhat’s UP(SA)?Coming Soon!Coming soon is the Undergraduate Psychology Student Association’s podcast, What’s UP(SA). If you’re wondering what UPSA will be discussing this upcoming podcast, check out our trailer and tune in September 14th, 2020.Song: Daystar - SOSO / https://youtu.be/i-XtdTSC2fI2020-09-0301 min
State of Emergence015 Jean Houston – The Five Forces Transforming Our WorldA visionary thinker and author, and one of the principal founders of the Human Potential Movement, Jean Houston has inspired leaders, artists, and organizations in over 100 countries. She has advised the UN on implementing programs related to the Millennium Development Goals and written over 30 books. Jean's work has inspired the creation of two Universities, Pacifica and Meridian, where she serves as Chancellor. Currently, she is also Chairman of the Board of The United Palace of Spiritual Arts in New York City and where she creates programs in spiritual artistry and world outreach. In this new conversation, Jean gu...2020-02-071h 23
Libros al solMaría Rubio recomienda a Kirmen Uribe"Bilbao, New York, Bilbao", una pequeña joya literaria compartida desde la sensibilidad de quien lee más alla de las palabras. Escucha cada semana Libros en el aire, el club de lectura sonoro de la UPSA.2012-10-2204 min