Elif Koşum

I am a senior psychology student at Istanbul Bilgi University. Throughout my psychology education, I have made a conscious effort to create opportunities to observe and apply the academic knowledge I gained in real practice. During my internship at Yorum Psychology in 2023, I actively took part in preparing psychological content for various age groups and following supervised session processes. This experience significantly deepened my interest in clinical psychology. In addition, in 2023, I wrote weekly articles for the Düşyeri platform on themes such as child development, parent–child communication, and emotional awareness. I aimed to produce clear, accessible, and knowledge-based content that resonates with readers of all ages. Volunteering is an important part of my professional development. I have volunteered with social responsibility organizations such as LÖSEV and Ahbap, which has allowed me not only to contribute to my own personal growth but also to observe how social awareness and psychology intersect in meaningful ways. My academic interests include gender roles, media representations, child and adolescent psychology, and cognitive processes. While writing for Psychology Times Türkiye, my goal is to approach psychology not only as an academic discipline but also as a way of understanding everyday life. Producing scientifically grounded yet accessible content for this platform excites me.