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Aditi
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what are the steps to study psychology just after i go to canada?
I am in class 12th and i want to do my further studies from Canada. I'm thinking to pursue psychology but i am not clear from where should i do, which university. kindly fill me with some information. #general
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Dr. Carolyn Cowl-Witherspoon
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Canada is quite a distance from where you live, and it can also be very difficult to immigrate to Canada. It is also a large country with a lot of provinces, and many, many universities. So first determine if you can actually go there to school. If you can, decide what province you'd prefer. Like any country, different areas (regions) offer different kinds of lifestyles. It is very cold in Canada in the winter, and winter lasts a long time! Are you prepared for that? Also, depending on the season of the year, you might have very little sun throughout the day, or nothing but sun all day and night. It is a very different culture from any other (which is true for every country), and you need to be prepared for that. Thinking about these considerations ahead of time will help you be more prepared and happy if you decide to attend school there.
After you select the province that you'd prefer, then you can explore what universities are located there. Some schools may specialize in different majors, so look for a school that offers psychology degrees all the way through a Ph.D. That will signify their suitability as a good school for psychology students. Next, you have to decide what kind of psychology you're interested in learning. Do you want to be a therapist? Do you want to work in organizations and businesses? Do you want to work in schools? Do you want to do research? There are many areas of specializations for the field of psychology. So I recommend that you spend a little time researching the different types of psychology majors available so you can find one that fits with your professional goals. Once you find your area of specialization, it will help you narrow down the right schools to apply to. Psychology is a great field, but just make sure you know what you want to do with your degree so that you can follow an academic path that leads to success. Good luck!
After you select the province that you'd prefer, then you can explore what universities are located there. Some schools may specialize in different majors, so look for a school that offers psychology degrees all the way through a Ph.D. That will signify their suitability as a good school for psychology students. Next, you have to decide what kind of psychology you're interested in learning. Do you want to be a therapist? Do you want to work in organizations and businesses? Do you want to work in schools? Do you want to do research? There are many areas of specializations for the field of psychology. So I recommend that you spend a little time researching the different types of psychology majors available so you can find one that fits with your professional goals. Once you find your area of specialization, it will help you narrow down the right schools to apply to. Psychology is a great field, but just make sure you know what you want to do with your degree so that you can follow an academic path that leads to success. Good luck!