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glimpses of khela

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Balancing Act: The Power of Group Dynamics 🕸️🤝

Back as students for this session, and the challenge was real! To learn about Group Dynamics, we had to work together to keep the ball steady. It looks easy on video, but it actually took so much focus and coordination from everyone. It’s wild to see how much we rely on each other without even saying a word. One wrong move and the whole thing drops. It was a great reminder that in any group, every single person’s effort counts. And the good thing is we also won! 🎯🙌

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Learning the Art of Helping 🩹✨

Today’s topic: Helping and Peacemaking. It was cool to see everyone get involved with the practical side of caring for others. From bandages to big ideas, it’s all about how we can make things a little better for the people around us. It’s a great reminder that being a peacemaker starts with the small, practical ways we look out for each other. 🩺🎞️

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Facilitating Prejudice & Aggression 🎬🧠

Who said Social Psych has to be boring? For our turn to lead the class, we decided to skip the long slides and build our own game instead. We wanted everyone to feel what "Prejudice and Aggression" actually looks like in real life, so we turned the room into a total race. Watching everyone scramble to win and get super competitive was exactly the point. It was loud, chaotic, and so much fun. Huge thanks to our classmates, you guys made our plan look even better. Mission accomplished! 🧩✔️

It was not a perfect facilitation but we definitely did our best and put effort on it. Kudos! 👏🎉

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Following ideas, not just the crowd🎨🧠

Through our Paint a Picture activity, we creatively showed the message of conformity and obedience - how people follow the crowd and authority. Had so much fun with the team and proud to bring home 2nd place! 🥈✨

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Attitudes were tested, opinions were shared, and persuasion was everywhere 🎤💭

A fun and meaningful facilitation about how our attitudes are formed, changed, and influenced. Psychology in action with real discussions and real perspectives. 🧠✨

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In our lesson about social beliefs and judgement, I realized that not everything we think is always right. Sometimes, dali ra kaayo ta mo judge without knowing the full story.

Through our activity where we answered questions and ran to the choice we believed was correct, I learned that our first reaction is not always the best answer.

It was fun, but it also made me think deeper. Dili pirmi sakto ang atong hunahuna. This lesson taught me to pause, reflect, and understand before judging others.

Instead of blaming quickly, mas maayo maghunahuna usa ug tan awon ang whole situation. In the end, the real lesson was not just getting the correct answer, but understanding how our mind works and learning to be more open-minded, humble, and empathetic.

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Have you ever wondered why dali ra kaayo ta mo judge even without knowing the whole story? 🤔

Sometimes our thoughts build connection. Sometimes they create walls. Mao nang importante nga we become aware of how we think socially. Because every attitude we form and every behavior we show starts with one simple thing, our thoughts.

Being aware of how we think about others helps us connect and understand each other better. When we consider our words and actions, we can create a kinder and more supportive community.

Kay sa tinuod lang, the way we think about others can either bring us closer… or push us apart. ☘️✨

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Premed Day 2026: Carnival edition! 🎡

Honestly, this was such a reality check in the best way. 🩺 The lesson I’m taking away is that school is more than just exams, it’s about learning how to work with people and handle the pressure with a smile. From planning our booth to actually making it happen.

Hago pero happy gyud! 🫠✨

It’s more than just a grade, it’s about the laughter and the passion for what we’re doing. Nindot kaayo ang feeling to see the booth full of life. The process was a bit crazy, but the teamwork was even better.

I’m just grateful for this solid crew and big, big thanks to every single person who dropped by our booth—you guys were the best part of our day! 🩹✨

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I often find myself agreeing with the people around me, not because I fully believe in what’s being decided, but because keeping things peaceful feels easier. Going along with others can make situations smoother, but I’ve learned that it can also silence my own thoughts. There are times when I realize that staying quiet leads to choices I later question. These experiences remind me that being part of a group is important, but so is staying true to myself. Learning to balance harmony with honesty has helped me grow and make better decisions in my everyday life.

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I’ve seen how even small acts of kindness can make a difference, and this image reflects that.

Looking at this photo, nakarelate jud ko. There were times nga ako mismo ang na drained, feeling empty and unheard. I didn’t need advice or solutions, I just needed someone nga mo stay og maminaw. When someone reached out and showed understanding instead of judgement, hinayhinay ko ni gaan. Murag sa picture, someone shared their “flowers” with me, and it helped me rebuild myself.

Helping, para nako, is an act of empathy, kanang tinuod nga pagsinabtanay. Peacemaking means choosing to understand before reacting, especially when emotions are heavy. Dili man dayon mawala ang problema, pero kana nga simple connection builds trust. I realized nga peace often starts with small kindness—gamay ra siya, pero dako kaayog impact. 🌸

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“Not all harm is loud; sometimes it starts with a thought.”

Before I realized it, prejudice and aggression were already part of small, everyday moments. I noticed that quick judgments and emotional reactions sometimes affect how I treat others. Learning this topic helped me pause and reflect on my behavior. It reminded me that choosing understanding over anger can make a big difference.

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Learning about conformity and obedience helped me realize that I sometimes follow others just to fit in or avoid problems. I noticed that I often listen to authority figures even when I feel unsure. This lesson taught me to think more carefully before following others. It also reminded me that it is okay to speak up when something feels wrong.

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“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”

I know it’s still our P1, but we already feel drained. How much more when there are upcoming tasks that are even harder? Still, it’s been a tiring week, and we’ve done it with our very best. I’m grateful for these people, and most of all, I’m so proud of myself for trying my best. I couldn’t ask for more. 🤍☘️

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Our meet was basically a “let’s figure this out together” moment. We tossed ideas around, caught a few things we can improve, and shared some laughs along the way. It made us feel more ready, more chill, and more confident about how we’ll run our facilitation next time. ✨☘️

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Beliefs move quietly...

The social world is built on unseen things— beliefs, attitudes, learned behaviors.

Understanding this reminded me to remain grounded in who I am while growing more open to how others move through life.

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Live, laugh, love social psychology!

I have to admit that I'm often harsh on myself. I fall into comparing and doubting who I am. But now I get it. Sakto gyud na sila nga sometimes, the main thing blocking you is imo ra gyud kaugalingon, imong thoughts.🥹

Ever feel like you have many different versions of yourself? That's because our self is shaped by the social world around us. From the moment we're born, our family teaches us our first lessons about who we are. Then, our friends become a huge mirror, reflecting back to us what is cool, funny, or acceptable. We constantly adjust—a little bit here, a little bit there—trying to fit in while also staying true to our own heart, our own tinuod nga gusto (real wants). This back-and-forth, between "Unsa'y isulti sa uban?" (What will others say?) and "Unsa man gyud akong gusto?" (What do I really want?), is the fascinating dance of becoming you in a world full of other people.

It is in this busy, loud, social world that we don't just find out who we are, but also who we can be. Our identity is like a painting we never finish, made from all of our connections and reactions.

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Annyeong!👋

For today’s class, we first tackled the introduction to Social Psychology. It was fun and easy to understand. At the end of the class, we were formed into three groups, and our group was called XAKHIRA, which was created by combining our names for a battle quiz. We didn’t make it to the top, but at the same time, we were very happy because we learned a lot. The questions were understandable, and we only got two wrong answers. Today’s Social Psychology class was very productive and fun.