Svā: a Psychology Newsletter: Vol 01

Abstract

Svā is a bimonthly newsletter, an initiative of the psychology students of the Alliance School of Liberal Arts. Psychology is one of the most fascinating fields of study. It engages our sense of self and our relationships with others. The psychology division of the Alliance School of Liberal Arts hopes to make the discipline more relevant, relatable, and reachable. Svā, in Sanskrit, means one’s own. The essence encapsulated within the word “Svā” itself is a reflection of the human soul. The premise of Svā, a student-led initiative, is based on self-exploration and discovering the self or the soul in this tumultuous yet beautiful world. This collaborative newsletter project ensures that each individual plays a crucial role in making it truly their own. Team Svā aims to captivate its readers through compelling written pieces, the intersection of pop culture and psychology, the latest news and updates in the discipline, research insights, interviews, and vibrant illustrations. The content of the newsletter would gauge, interpret, understand, and report current trends in and around the discipline of psychology. The Alliance School of Liberal Arts is an emerging institution of excellence in research, academics, and skill development. It has always been at the forefront of bringing creativity and innovation from the academic world to the wider community. We offer students an opportunity to engage in critical thinking and creative endeavors. Svā is the outcome of such an opportunity rightly utilized by our very first cohort of psychology students of Alliance School of Liberal Arts. It gives me immense pleasure and pride to welcome you all to read the inaugural issue of this student-led, psychology-based initiative. I congratulate all the students for joining hands and putting together such an insightful and aesthetically pleasing project, which we can proudly call our own.