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Micayla
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What are the best classes for me to study in college for seeking a Psychology degree, that you wish you would have taken??
I am starting college in August 2025 with a major in Psychology. What advice would you give someone who is just starting out in this field? Are there any internships that would allow me to get real world experience to ensure this really is my carrer path?
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Gurpreet Lally
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Hi Macayla,
I would say that is really depends on the field you want to go into but some of my favorite psychology classes included:
- Abnormal Psychology: I learned so much about different disorders, treatments, etc
- Social Psychology: This tends to be the psychology that most people think of! You learn about how human behavior changes in the presence of others
- If you're also interested in neuroscience or are looking for a challenge, any sort of psychobiology class is a must
While it can be difficult to secure a psych internship (those tend to be reserved for graduate school students), there are plenty of other ways you can expose yourself to the field:
1. Get involved with research: Many, if not most, psychology professors run their own labs and regularly do research. Often times, they are looking for undergrad research assistants and research participants.
2. Volunteer: One of my favorite volunteer experiences was working with the Crisis Textline where you are helping folks in crisis via text. I'm sure there are other mental health related nonprofit organizations that have volunteer opportunities that could help you explore the field.
3. Do informational interviews: Talk with your professors, alumni from your school, or others in the field to ask them questions about their careers. This can give you some insight into if this is the right field for you and might lead to a great shadowing opportunity!
I would say that is really depends on the field you want to go into but some of my favorite psychology classes included:
- Abnormal Psychology: I learned so much about different disorders, treatments, etc
- Social Psychology: This tends to be the psychology that most people think of! You learn about how human behavior changes in the presence of others
- If you're also interested in neuroscience or are looking for a challenge, any sort of psychobiology class is a must
While it can be difficult to secure a psych internship (those tend to be reserved for graduate school students), there are plenty of other ways you can expose yourself to the field:
1. Get involved with research: Many, if not most, psychology professors run their own labs and regularly do research. Often times, they are looking for undergrad research assistants and research participants.
2. Volunteer: One of my favorite volunteer experiences was working with the Crisis Textline where you are helping folks in crisis via text. I'm sure there are other mental health related nonprofit organizations that have volunteer opportunities that could help you explore the field.
3. Do informational interviews: Talk with your professors, alumni from your school, or others in the field to ask them questions about their careers. This can give you some insight into if this is the right field for you and might lead to a great shadowing opportunity!