BeautyAndMarie_

Hi! I just wanted to ask a few questions about your college major just because I want to also be a psychologist for when I get to college; I turn sixteen in seven days by the way. I wanted to know what I should expect in the field and what are the challenges?

themikaelsongirl

@BeautyAndMarie_ If you need anymore indepth help, please let me know!
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BeautyAndMarie_

@BeautyAndMarie_ omg I want to be a child psychologist too! I love dealing with children, and speaking to you was a lot more useful than researching on Google. Thank you so much for finding the time to write this out to me, it was so helpful!
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themikaelsongirl

@BeautyAndMarie_ Hello! So, psychology huh? People assume that it's a really easy degree to earn, however there are so many opportunities in a broad spectrum. Unlike business degrees or science degrees where you can pick a specific focus point, in psychology you have to know and understand a wide range of knowledge. Despite taking less classes, our classes don't necessarily go hand in hand. Philosophy, statistics, and biology are all classes you'll likely take more than once. And again, despite not taking as many classes, our course load is much higher. You have to be able to handle a lot of material and you really gave to love what you're doing. Another thing that a lot of students don't realize is that to actually have a well paying successful career you have to go to grad school. I'm currently enrolled in graduate school after getting my bachelor BA degree. That's another thing to consider doing you want to follow a more science or arts driven course? The science course has a more focused area while an arts course is a more open, diverse education. I've done some field work with research teams while at grad school, we often look at volunteer test subjects to observe each mental illness. I want to become a child psychologist so I'm focusing more on analyzing children. And, especially with children, you have to be patient. You have to have faith in the system even if it feels you're making no progress. Often you'll have to decipher not sensible messages and try to figure out the root of a problem based on false memories. That's probably the hardest part because you have to figure out what your patient is thinking but they can't, or won't tell you. Anyway, I'm not actually a licensed therapist yet but I will be in a few years once I graduate from grad school. 
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JillanePurrazzi

Thanks so much for the follow.

JillanePurrazzi

@themikaelsongirl Awesome. I hope you enjoy it. I look forward to hearing your opinion.
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themikaelsongirl

@JillanePurrazzi Yeah, of course no problem. I'm planning on starting at least one of your books tonight.
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Autumn_Breeze

Hey, saw you on the meet new people thread. Doctor Who is awesome and seven languages is impressive.

Autumn_Breeze

He does, I believe. And maybe. I love the show. Honestly, Benedict and Martin are superb actors so that probably helps it along. Plus, it's such a new show so he has much more he can do. He's just tired out of Doctor Who, maybe.
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themikaelsongirl

@Autumn_Breeze Agreed. He writes Sherlock too? I don't watch much Sherlock, but my friends and family are obsessed with it. I wonder why Sherlock is so much better then Doctor Who...maybe Moffat is more of a mystery writer then science fiction?
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Autumn_Breeze

He needs someone to wrap their fingers around his neck and squeeze. 
            
            He also writes Sherlock. So far that has been pretty amazing. I hate waiting years for it though. Bla!
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