Student Experience: Studying Psychology in Vienna

Studying psychology is all about understanding the human mind, analyzing how it generates different human behaviors. This exploration of the human mind is what appealed to Alessandra Flöck, a psychology student at Webster Vienna Private University.

As a psychology student, Flöck has the opportunity to study specific issues, learning both scientific and philosophical approaches. Driven by her passion, Flöck has become an accomplished student. In addition to earning top grades, she is working on her own research in order to better understand her main interest: the workings of the unconscious mind.

Here’s an introduction to Alessandra Flöck’s journey as a Webster Vienna psychology student, sharing her achievements and aspirations.

Deciding to Pursue Psychology at Webster Vienna

Flöck first discovered her path in psychology during a high school event, where she met Dr. Peter Walla, head of Webster Vienna’s Psychology department. In an interview, Flöck explained, “I always knew that my life has to do something with psychology, but wasn’t sure what exactly. Some notion about counseling psychology used to be my only understanding of the field until I found out about the biological side of it from Dr. Walla.”

Her desire to understand the human mind and brain functions solidified her decision to study in Austria and earn a psychology degree at Webster Vienna. Through Webster’s program and with the help of expert professors, students can explore psychology from different perspectives—covering the biological and evolutionary as well as the social and cross-cultural aspects of psychology to name a few. This wide-angle approach allowed Flöck to receive a broad overview of psychology while also studying how neuroscience plays a key role in the field.

Exploring Her Passion through Research at Webster Vienna’s CanBeLab

Throughout their studies, psychology students at Webster Vienna Private University have access to a cutting-edge laboratory equipped with the latest technologies. The CanBeLab (Cognitive & Affective Neuroscience and Behavior) is a great place for students to conduct scientific research—recording brain activity and skin conductance as well as coding and analyzing facial expressions.

For Flöck, this left a strong impression.

"My first year at Webster Vienna was already very eventful," she recalled. "I had the opportunity to gain a lot of firsthand lab-experience – designing studies, conducting experiments with EEG, and analyzing data."

Flöck continued to excel in research, even receiving an invite from Walla to present her co-research at the Neurols conference. Through her hard work and efforts, Flöck was able to maximize her time at university and gain real-world skills and memorable experiences.

Applying the Skills Gained from the Psychology Bachelor Degree in Vienna

By completing Webster’s psychology bachelor degree in Vienna, students can develop their analytical skills and prepare to pursue futures in their areas of interest.

“After graduating, I will certainly pursue a master’s and doctor’s degree in Neuroscience, and even though I would be happy to remain in Vienna, I would not be opposed to going away if an opportunity presented itself,” Flöck said. 
 
As graduates of the program, students can expect to build effective communication skills, be able to apply their scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena, and know how to use statistical analyses to conduct basic psychological research among other key outcomes. In this way, students become ready to start the next chapter of their lives—pursuing further studies or launching an exciting new career.

Would you like to pursue a degree in psychology and study in Vienna? Contact Webster Vienna Private University for more information.