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Posted on July 3, 2013 by hkusters

Psychological Traps (1/2)

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I have recently attended a training workshop on Managerial Decision Making. It has been very useful to me. I am particularly keen to share with the admission-seeking students what I learned about psychological traps in decision making. Let’s take a look at some of these traps which may affect the important but tough decisions like finalizing the JUPAS choices (or making a decision among non-JUPAS offers from different universities).

The Anchoring Trap

In the process of making a decision, the mind gives particularly heavy weight to the first impression or advice from an “authoritative party”. This is called the ‘anchoring trap’. Here are some examples of the ‘anchoring trap’ and how to avoid them:

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Ask, Seek, Knock

Posted by hkusters Jul-9-2013 Prof Lam Lung Yeung 0 Comments.

“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. [Matthew 7:7]

My room at the AcademYeungLL02_for webic Building is often frequented by students. The door is always open when I am inside (except during individual consultation). Sometimes students come in group. They would sit on the floor, with a drink on hand and some nibbits. And they’d stay there, exchange ideas, share life, for hours till late at night.

At university you will not have a group of classmates that you meet daily and taking the same lessons. Everyone will have a different timetable and taking different courses. You won’t have a Form Teacher (班主任) who you meet daily and may go when you need advice. In other words, you are more on your own.

And here’s where I, together with the peer mentor, student advising officer come in.

As Faculty Advisor of the Science School, I am counselor-on-demand so to speak. Students may check my timetable for free timeslot for a 30-mins to one-hour session with me for academic advising, and/or personal consultation. The idea is to help new students to ease into the academic and social landscape of HKUST, smooth the transition from high school to university. SSCI academic advising

http://advise.science.ust.hk/how-advising-works

I find it interesting that most new students are not accustomed to academic advising and one-on-one consultation with professor. It’s funny that some even found it a bit intimidating. They wondered before meeting me if they had done something wrong. They have mixed up ‘counseling teacher’(輔導老師) with ‘discipline teacher’ (訓導老師). Quite a number live by the rule of laying low and would avoid meeting professors (so they would not give a bad impression).

So here comes the first major difference between high school and university. Laying low doesn’t work here. You will have more questions if you do not get answers to the ones you have now. Your problems will accumulate and it will not do you any good.

Open DoorAsk if you have questions. Seek and you shall find solutions. Knock and doors will open.

Eagerly anticipating entering a brand new phase of your young adult life? Something’s troubling you? You are welcome to come to my office and have a little chat. In September, that is. My door is open.

Prof Yeung Lam Lung

Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry

Resident Master (UG Hall VI), HKUST

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No more about “What?” Go for “Why?”

Posted by hkusters Jul-8-2013 Prof King Chow 0 Comments.

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I was told this blog is primarily for high school students who are not yet UST students. Having met literally tens of thousands of them over the past two decades (mass sessions, admission interviews, high school talks and graduation ceremonies), there are things I believe young adults like yourselves have to think through before making your life-changing decision in this brand new phase of life.

Like everyone else, you have gone to many admission talks, infodays, college/uni exhibits. You have worked hard to make good grades. You have participated in activities and events to prepare for entries in your college/university application form to impress interviewers. All these, you were told, would help you secure a place in university.

What intrigues me is when the most common question at admission interviews was asked – “Why do you want to study this program?”, more often than not, students seem not to know the reason, neither do they know what the program they apply for is really about. They don’t even know what really interests them in life. Many would make a choice simply because they have better grades in that subject and were advised to a program they have better chance to be admitted.

interviewOn the other hand, what we interviewers would love to see is a curiosity about the world and a desire to learn, not just doing what you’ve been asked to do and following a path paved by others. Neither do we want to see individuals living out the expectation of others.

True educators… well, let’s not use the fancy word here – teachers, are to encourage curiosity and nurture independent thinkers. Textbooks and information are tools that prompt you to think and to see your interest. Interaction and discussion would give you different perspectives. Going through the process will improve your thinking abilities. So don’t simply listen and just follow what you’ve been asked to do. Think it through if it is really your choice. Let your curiosity guide you. Explore the world and people, experience different cultures, meet people and make new friends. I am sure that you will find something that really excites you. When you find out what clicks, you will know where your passion lies. An enjoyable journey towards a fulfilling life won’t be too far away.

Prof King L. Chow

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