APUG Programming
The APUG Program uses a partnership model with the community to support our students' learning and engagement in understanding and supporting diverse social issues. The curriculum gives students opportunities to participate actively in the community through fieldwork placements in schools, social service agencies, psychiatric hospitals, legal clinics, and youth centers, as well as the ability to engage in research opportunities to address social problems.
Each semester, APUG advisors and student organizations within APUG invite individuals and organizations from the community to connect with our undergraduate students, raise awareness of various social issues, and provide opportunities for service work. Programming provided by the APUG Advisors has included a Social Activism Series which focused on strengthening APUG students' competencies in the areas of sexual assault/harassment, power and privilege, destigmatizing mental health, and critical consciousness in psychology, as well as a Creative Arts Mental Health Series that explored the intersection of the arts and psychology through workshops, film screenings, and professionals who use art and music to support positive wellness outcomes within the community.
Our student clubs provide a forum for community members to engage in thoughtful discussions around topics of mental health and wellness, social justice, and advocacy to enact positive, mindful, and sustainable change within our local and global communities while supporting our students' holistic academic and professional development and success while in APUG and at NYU.
Student Leadership
APUG Club
The Applied Psychology Undergraduate Club (APUG Club) is a student-run organization that provides opportunities for students to explore psychology outside the classroom. Through service, social, and educational activities, APUG Club members can deepen their understanding and appreciation of psychology and the thinking that informs their professional field.
Inside Scoop! Peer Mentorship Program
Inside Scoop (IS!) The Peer Mentorship Program serves new first-year and Transfer students in the Applied Psychology Undergraduate (APUG) Program. IS! Mentors help create a supportive network for new students by sharing their encouragement, their guidance, and on-campus resources that help students succeed in APUG. Mentees and Mentors connect with one another in one-on-one meetings, community-building, and other academic/professional-centric events that give you the “inside scoop” on APUG.
Online Publication of Undergraduate Studies (OPUS)
This student-initiated and student-led online publication represents the Applied Psychology Undergraduate Program's commitment to encouraging students to bridge psychological theory with practice in our ever-growing multicultural world.
Meet APUG Team
Mia Cheung, MSEd
A Penn grad who loves brownies, beach days, and discovering new corners of the city, she reminds us that “failure is the mother of success” and that trying again is the real win.
Amanda Holda, MA
You’ll find Amanda wherever the coffee’s strong and the ideas are flowing, from Books Are Magic to the Brooklyn running trail. Her advice? Be fearless in your exploration.
Erica Rodriguez, MA
A true New Yorker through and through, Erica reminds students to balance the grind with joy, study hard, meet new people, and say yes to new adventures!
Sathuu Sivakumaran, MA, MHC-LP
With roots in Sri Lanka and Queens, Sathuu’s love for travel, good food, and true crime stories comes with wise words: explore, reflect, and always keep growing.
Sabrina Spencer, M.Ed.
An N.C. State alum who finds inspiration in bell hooks, Ocean Vuong, and the warmth of neo-soul. Her message for students? Breathe, reflect, and stay open to your next evolution.