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As an English major, would Psychology be beneficial to me?

I am planning on getting my BA in English-Creative Writing and Professional writing but I also have an interest in Psychology. I plan on doing Journalism and working with either a paper or magazine while also doing my own book.

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Tim’s Answer

Being able to write is a useful skill. Being able to write about a specific topic is a marketable skill. If you like psychology, go for it. There will be a lot written over the next decades about psychology. If you like gardening, space exploration, women in history, go for it. Find something you like to write about and become knowledgeable in it. People will pay for a good psychology writer, gardening writer, etc.
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Madeleine’s Answer

Absolutely, psychology could help you. Understanding the human psyche provides fertile ground for writing especially if you want to do advocacy. Mental health is huge now a days.

Many publications are online especially newspapers and magazines. It is rare to see newspapers in print, but some do both print and online.

Similarly magazines are online and print.

Madeleine recommends the following next steps:

You may want to query the publication for what they accept.
As a student you should work with your school publication.
I have freelanced for years, but it is a challenge now to find publications that use freelancers.
Thank you comment icon That is what I was thinking as well! Thank you for answering! Sarah
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Tom’s Answer

I strongly suggest enrolling in an introductory psychology course, along with other foundational courses in any other discipline, perhaps a tad out of comfortable. Maybe it's biology, business, sociology, Chinese, forestry, hotel management, marketing, AI, video gaming, parks and rec, sports medicine, Pre-K education, weaving, poetry. Who knows? (I just read there are 1800 college major across the country. Here they are! https://www.mymajors.com/college-majors/

The point is to fit as many of these into your timetable as possible, perhaps even beyond the usual load, extending into your sophomore year. Stick to the introductory courses for now.

This approach is designed to broaden your horizons beyond what you might typically encounter. Once you've completed your sophomore year, then declare a major.

Having a diverse educational background is incredibly beneficial for careers in journalism and creative writing.

Remember nothing in life is wasted. Every experience has a lesson and adds to who you are.

Best of luck on your journeys!
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Steve’s Answer

Psychology is a truly remarkable field of study that can align with any of your primary interests and focuses. It provides a deep understanding of human behavior, human emotions, and human interactions. As a writer, your goal is to emotionally resonate with your readers. By comprehending what people do, why they do it, and how they do it, you gain a genuine perspective on how to shape your narratives and messages.

I urge you to engage in conversations with those who share your interests, particularly in incorporating psychology into your educational toolkit. Find out what they hope to gain from their studies and why they've chosen this path. Their insights could potentially enrich your own learning journey.

Remember to welcome the hurdles and absorb lessons from your experiences. This will undoubtedly aid you in your journey.
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Geri’s Answer

Hi Sarah,

Studying psychology while pursuing your dream of becoming a writer is a great idea. A writer is knowledgeable in many areas and an excellent writer uses in her writing the techniques she learns from other fields. Psychology is about human behavior and if you want to write about people and rich characters, you will need to grasp the myriad reasons why people behave the way they do. I'm excited for you and hope you not only study psychology, but also take classes in the sciences, mathematics, ceramics, theatre, etc. My life has been full of multiple learning experiences. I consider myself to be a multi-hyphenated artist. Make that a mission--pursue as many learning opportunities as possible. All the best to you on your writing journey.
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