On Tuesday, April 8, Bishop Feehan’s psychology classes, which consist of over 110 juniors and seniors, visited the Roger Williams Zoo in Providence. Led by Mr. (B.) Sullivan and Ms. Corcoran, this trip has become an annual tradition for all psych classes. It’s not just for fun — students had to complete assignment packets related to “Psych in the Wild” — but it was an enjoyable experience for students nonetheless.
Students were split into groups of about 10 or 11 and accompanied by parent or teacher chaperones. At the zoo, they got to see all types of animals, from Bactrian camels and elephants to snow leopards and a (mostly sleeping) red panda. While the weather could’ve been better — it was cold and a bit rainy — the experience of returning to the zoo for the first time in a long time was enjoyable for many students.
One of Ms. Corcoran’s favorite parts of the trip was hearing the shouts of excitement once students got off the bus: it was almost as if everyone was back in elementary school, she said. When asked why all of the Psych classes go on the zoo trip every year, she responded, “Because psych is everywhere! It’s an amazing opportunity to see the ways in which psychology is working in the world around you.”
One person who deserves a big shoutout for this trip is Mr. Sullivan. He was in charge of the logistical and organization aspects of the trip, from paperwork to payments, and we would like to thank him, Ms. Corcoran, and all the chaperones for the work they put into this special event.
