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How should I prepare for being a clinical psychologist?
Hello I am a rising high school senior who is almost done with my associate's in arts degree. As I am taking college classes to save money and time. I am sort of stressing on how I should prepare myself when I enter into university since I won't have much time to prepare for graduate school. I want to do a Ph.D. in Clinical Psych after under-grad but afraid that I won't have enough time to develop my experience and skills I have done. What is some advice to help prepare for Ph.D in psychology or opportunities that I should be seeking to help me dive into the psychology field more to help my application in the future. Anyone who has been in this position with applying to school for Ph.D. in Psych or who is a psychologist!! I am open to advice and input here
What made you choose psychology or psychiatry over the other ?
I’m planning to start college next year at the age of 28 to become a child psychiatrist or psychologist after working in childcare with children who had high trauma for three years. Was curious on how you stuck out the long education? How hard was it to afford financially? Also, how do you handle your mental health while also handling others? I struggle with my own battles and wanted to know how possible it would be for someone who has a diagnoses to also provide therapy and medication for others? Can you also give me pros and cons for each job? I did use chat gpt for advice, but I still need a professional opinion because I have to know if I’m pre-med or not. Overall my question is, does the additional investment in becoming a psychiatrist produce a sufficiently better financial return?
Help me find a Job.
I recently completed my Master’s in Economics, and I am currently feeling quite lost about what direction to take. While people often assume that completing a master’s degree means having a clear career path, I honestly do not feel that way right now. My course was largely theoretical, and I have realized that I lack many of the practical and quantitative skills that seem to be expected in today’s job market. Initially, I wanted to become a professor. I genuinely enjoy teaching, and the idea of being in academia, doing research, and engaging deeply with a subject is something that still interests me. However, I have not been able to clear the exams required to become eligible for teaching positions, and it has made me question whether I should continue pursuing this path or consider other options. I want to clarify that my goal has always been to become a professor rather than simply take up teaching as a job. At the same time, I am now open to exploring other career paths if they align with my background and interests. The challenge is that I do not know where to start. If I decide to switch roles or move into a different field, I feel like I would be starting from scratch. I do not have a strong practical or quantitative skill set, and I am unsure about what I should learn, how to learn it, and which career paths would actually be realistic for someone with my background. Before suggesting internships or entry-level roles as the first step, I want to mention that I have already tried applying for them. Unfortunately, I have struggled to even get interview opportunities, which has made me realize that I may need to first build the right skills and profile to become a stronger candidate. For people working in economics, research, data, consulting, academia, or related fields, I would really appreciate your advice: * What skills should someone with a theoretical economics background build to become employable? * Should I start with quantitative tools like statistics, econometrics, Python, R, SQL, etc.? If yes, what would be the right order to learn them? * What career options are realistic for someone with a Master’s in Economics but limited practical experience? * Is it possible to transition into research-oriented roles, and what steps would help make that happen? * If I decide to move away from academia, what fields would make sense to explore? I would genuinely appreciate guidance from individuals who have experience in this area or have undergone a similar transition.
What will happen if i graduate highschool with my college degree? (PRE-MED)
What will happen if I graduate highschool with my college degree? INFO: I plan to start doing College Credit Plus courses starting extremely early in 7th grade, if I complete my bachelors of neuroscience at the end of highschool, I'll be 18. Since I love doctor-related facts, especially the brain and spine, (I might do neurosurgery), does anyone have any tips for what I should do for the next 5 years in school? I'm definitely going to get enrolled in programs such as Mensa's SIGS and Junior Honor Society, but I need extra help on what other programs I should join. I know, at the ripe age of 13, I shouldn't be thinking about what will happen after I graduate highschool with a college diploma but if I do, what will i have to do next? Please take it easy on me, I'm kinda a newbie. My brain is always curious.
I'm a middle schooler who really wants to be a lawyer someday,! How can I start preparing now What should I focus on in high school, and are there any cool programs or volunteer things I can do to get a head start? i'm also bilingual knowing Spanish and English . I also would like to study at UCLA. ?
any tips helpful
what jobs in utah hire at 14?
i feel like there arent many jobs that hire at 14 cause there arent. but i really need a job i need something to do over the summer cause i cant hangout with my friends because my parents dont trust me and im no longer in school because i had to go to a mental hospital
What can I do to build on my resume as an 8th grader?
What can I do to build on my resume as an 8th grader? Hello! My name's Neil and I really need help. I'm in 8th grade but I feel like I am kind of falling behind on the whole resume thing, so I was wondering if it's possible to get internships as an 8th grader for Business Administration or something along the lines of that! I have some experience but honestly still stuck.. Thanks!
What is the recommended classes to take at community college to finish in 2 years?
What is the recommended classes to take at community college?
What are the pros and cons of going a union?
What are the pros and cons of joining a Union? And what are some ways i can take college classes while being in a union? How many classes can i take in community college>
What do I do if I want to go to college for biomedical engineering
,What do I do if I want to go to college for biomedical engineering, but I don't really know what to study to help me go into in im finshing my first year of high school, and i took honors biology, got a 4 on the final and Integrated Mathematics 2, and i am taking Chemistry, geometry next year I have a career path going for coding so what classes can i take that would help me
What helps you to treat each patient as if they were your first ever patient vs the 50th person you have seen that day ?
People in medicine: I want to keep my humanity as I go along this lifelong career and fight the urge to be complacent due to burnout. #Spring26
How do I prepare myself for grad school as someone majoring in psychology, while also not knowing which "type" to go into.?
Im a sophomore in college currently majoring in psychology. I am still indecisive one which "type" of psychology I can show my skills, while also enjoy it. I would like to go into neuroscience, but also I don't want my skills in math to go away. I also knowing that I wouldn't mind working as a clinical psychologist or someone in human resources. How can I gather more skills or better prepare for grad school as someone who is always worried of never "making it" or having "enough" skills. Apologizes if this question is vague or all over the place.
What should I be doing right now to give myself the best chance of becoming a successful sonographer?
I'm a 17 year old senior in high school with little knowledge on ultrasound careers. I have heard this field is extremely competitive so I want to find ways to boost my chances of future success.
Where can I get a foundation in starting my career as a substance abuse/addictions counselor? #spring26
After being in recovery for addiction myself and now have a good footing recovery foundation, I would like to become a counselor. Any help is appreciated! #spring26
What are the most common issues electricians are called to fix?
I'm a 15 year old thinking about becoming an electrician. I appreciate any tips!
Hi! I'm interested in filmmaking, but mainly I enjoy editing and visual effects. What colleges that mainly focuses on film making and film production that's affordable and easy to transfer too after a 2-year school.
I am also open to other options like audio production or anything that relates to film making. I just want to find a school that's affordable, has great programs, and to easily find a job after college.
What makes you stand out when applying for internships or jobs, and how can that be balanced while going to school?
I'm a senior in high school and I am moving from California to New York for college at LIM. I want to get internships for experience but would also like a job. I also would need tips on how people are balancing these things while going to school.
How can I tell if I will actually enjoy a job ill be going into? And how do people who don't enjoy their jobs manage going somewhere they don't like everyday?
I am starting a job in sterile processing and I'm just worried that I'm making the wrong choice for my life.
Where would you go to share your story ideas?
I'm making a story, and once I'm finished, I wonder where I should go to present my idea? Should I present it online like TikTok, Instagram, ect?
How do I continue to deal with rejection I feel like I’m being forced to settle for less than what I want every time I’m told no. ?
I’m a college sophomore who just got rejected from her dream school. For context, I have a 4.0 GPA, survived childhood cancer, and have been paying my own way through community college. I understand that I am not entitled to a yes from everyone. But I don’t understand how I could do everything I was supposed to do and more and still be pushed to the side. As a performer, I’ve grown to expect to be told no for any gig I audition for. Being rejected from my dream school is such a slap to the face and I don’t know why it’s hitting me so hard. I was accepted by a different school, and it doesn’t hold a candle to what I wanted and worked so hard for. It’s so minuscule in comparison to what I had dreamed for myself. The education is just as good, but I wanted a University experience and it doesn’t offer than at all. At this point, I don’t know if appealing my rejection is worth it. I’m exhausted from the bare minimum.
What kind of electives should I take as a Freshman?
I am a rising Freshman and we just received our course request forms I am unsure if I should keep the elective list I have which is AP Psych, Emergency planning 2, and 7th period Softball. I don't know if I should take the second Emergency planning class or something that is going to get me more ahead Academically. Also, I cant decide if I should take World history honors or AP but the AP teacher at my school doesn't teach the content that's on the exam and it's a lot of studying outside of class which is hard for me since I'm a student athlete What should I do ??
how can I find how to get a work permit, they are no where else to get one, how and where to get one?
I cant find a work permit anywhere, I have been trying to find one because I want to get a job. a lot of these jobs are wanting a driver licence and I don't have one. help me find a work permit some where, any where so I can work soon.
What should I consider when choosing between AP Statistics and AP Calculus (in highschool)?
I am still exploring my careers and interest but I'm leaning more into like business, finance related thingsand foods & service.
What do I do; what should I be?
I am feeling very discouraged about what career path to follow. I am currently somewhere in between a sophomore and a junior in college at the University of Florida Online (due to dual enrollment; it is actually my freshman year), majoring in speech language pathology. I want to switch majors because I do not feel like my current path is going to work out. I was already unsure about this major, and I am very indecisive, so now I am struggling to find another major to switch to. I have all A's and a full bright futures scholarship. The classes I have taken so far are very general. On paper, I seem to have a lot of options. However, it feels like everything I want to do is being taken over by AI, everything I do not like but am good at (math-related) takes forever in school to complete and sounds profoundly boring, and everything else either does not interest me, does not make enough money, or I will not be able to find a job with that degree. I want to spend as little time in school as possible, so at most a master's degree if necessary. My worst nightmare is being chained to a desk for the rest of my life staring at numbers. I feel very stuck and I would really appreciate some advice!
What kinds of jobs are there in the entertainment industry that do not require you to be on screen?
I want to get into the entertainment industry, but I'm not fully sure what I want to do. But I know I don't want to be on screen at all.