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Best thing to remember about Pursuing psychology?

I'm a soohmore in high school and ever send ei was younger I have always wanted to pursue psychology. I would like to know more details of how it's like to learn about it in specifically high school. And what I should remember when learning this field.

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Dino’s Answer

Hi Petra, thanks for reaching out to us. Great question! You see, understanding the career path you wish to follow is much like shopping for the perfect dress. When you step into a mall, you're greeted by a vast array of clothes in various styles, sizes, colors, and designs. Now, imagine these different clothing styles as the various programs offered by educational institutions. Your mission is to find the one that suits you best, aligning with your personality, values, aptitude, and intellectual capabilities.

Just as you try on different clothes to see which ones make you look and feel your best, you should explore different programs to find one that genuinely resonates with you. Begin by selecting a program that sparks your interest. Then, delve deeper into its specifics to see if it truly aligns with your aspirations. I think you are in the right track if you are thinking of taking psychology in college. Psychology is a helping profession, and right now it is considered as one of the in demand professions after pandemic. The need for mental health professionals are increasing in all industries. Psychology graduates will have an opportunity to work in school, hospitals and industrial corporations.

The reason for this thorough exploration is to ensure you choose a program that will bring you happiness and success in the future. By doing so, you'll become a well-informed decision-maker when it comes to your future career path. So, dive into this exploration with enthusiasm and confidence. Your perfect fit is out there waiting for you!

Dino recommends the following next steps:

Visit your career counselor and ask some guidance in your career exploration.
Do some research about choosing a career so that you will plan it well.
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Michelle’s Answer

It's wonderful that your high school offers courses in psychology. My high school didn't offer it. What you need to remember is that there is a lot to study about human behavior and it probably never ends. But in high school, if you already have your textbook, or when you get it, the index will give you an idea of the various and numerous aspects that can be studied.

Remember that you will have other classes that will also help you in college with psychology. English is very important as you will have to write a lot of papers in college as well as reports. You'll start to learn how to talk about psychology. There are a lot of things you would learn in Biology that will benefit your study of psychology. I advise taking Biology in high school. At some point, if it is offered at your high school, see about taking an advanced placement psychology class.

There is no one best thing to remember, rather remember it all. You may want to volunteer as a peer counselor to get hands on experience. This will greatly help you along with lots of reading about the various types of human behavior and the noted psychologists and most importantly, their theories. Join a psychology club as soon as you can in high school. Book knowledge and real experience will be the thing that sets a strong foundation for you once you get to college.

Do remember to be consistent in your pursuit, ask questions and try to meet other students that have a serious interest in becoming a psychologist too.

I hope that this has helped and wish you all the best in high school !
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Amalya’s Answer

Psychology is one of the most interesting fields. It studies various activities and functions related to human brain, one's thinking and behavior.
Psychology has its different branches: Clinical, educational, behavioral, analytical psychology, and so on.
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Keyston’s Answer

Back in my day, I didn't realize there was a difference between psychology, therapy, and psychiatry. My advice? Figure out what aspect of psychology interests you most – whether it's understanding the mind, helping people heal, or providing medical support. Narrowing it down will help you make a decision that suits your passion and goals. From what I understand, psychology is about understanding human behavior and the mind. In high school, you might not delve too deep into it, but keep your curiosity alive. By the way, my close friend's a psychiatrist – they help with mental health through medical treatments, while psychology focuses on understanding thoughts and behavior. Just know there's also therapy, which is about helping people cope and heal. Keep exploring and learning, and you'll find your path!
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