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What percent of students take a gap year in the field of psychology? I’m a senior in high school and curious if I should take a year off before starting my major? #Fall25
What percent of students take a gap year in the field of psychology? I’m a senior in high school and curious if I should take a year off before starting my major? #Fall25
How can someone who hopes to become a gynecologist best prepare early on, through both academic choices and experiences outside of the classroom?
How can someone who hopes to become a gynecologist best prepare early on, through both academic choices and experiences outside of the classroom? Hello! I am currently a 24-year-old sophomore in college, and I want to make sure that I am taking the right steps now, both in school and through...
I want to be a neuropsychologist and I was wondering what steps I should take to achieve this dream?
How do I know if I will like my major? What if my dream profession is too niche?
How difficult is it to maintain a steady mental health when dealing with such horrific sights in the criminal justice field?
I am a senior in high school looking for more insight on this field of study. I enjoy trying to solve cases and exploring the interesting aspects of criminal studies.
after graduating college as a psych major, what opportunities opened up to you? was it fast getting work or a job, and does the course really help you at all in your job? - from a curious psych major?
im currently stusying psychology but i dont have a clear career path, soo im hoping that by reading your replies, i would have some realizations to what im gonna do in the future hehe
How do mental health professionals maintain their own wellness while working in a challenging and demanding field?
I'm planning on going into mental health nursing
How would you recommend starting out one's forensic psychology career?
I am currently working towards BA degree in forensic psychology and eventually would like to become a forensic psychologist, but what jobs should I apply with my BA degree while working towards master's and PhD?
How to know if your majors will be truly helpful?
If I were to choose criminology and psychology majors, would those be beneficial if I want to focus on why criminals do the things they do and how their brains differ from 'normal' people's brains?
When I am in the process of getting my bachelors degree in counseling/psychology how can I gain work experience in my chosen field?
I am a second semester freshman working on my bachelors in counseling/psychology, my plan is to get my therapists license and open my own therapy ranch and recovery center. However, I would like to start gaining some work experience in the field and I have no idea where to start.
What kind of job options are there that will help me gain (and count as) experience in the field of psychology between earning my bachelor's and working on my Master's ?
I want to become a therapist and will have to work full time to support myself. I'd like to streamline the process between earning my BS and working on my Master's.
What advice would be given to someone that is interested in Psychology and Neuroscience and how is this career path growing in the professional world?
I’m in 12th grade currently and looking into neuroscience. I really enjoyed AP Psych and I am interested in a possible career path related to Psych and Neurology.
How does a Counselor or Psychologist avoid getting overwhelmed or emotionally involved hearing the tragic stories of others?
I am a college freshman, majoring in Psychology. I am very committed to my desire to help others with personal trauma but am concerned about the affects it will have on my own thoughts and feelings. How do I disconnect myself and still be effective for others?
What career fields could use the talents of a psychology major with a different minor, like business or core equine science? #Fall25
I'm a senior in high school. Trying to choose a minor that would collaborate with my major in Psychology. #fall25
What steps can I take to make a real change in the field of psychology?
Do I start with volunteering? Are there resources for teens?
How do the dynamics of working as a counselor in a public-school setting affect relationships with students and families?
I am a current college student that is majoring in psychology working toward becoming a counselor. I am interested in knowing more about working with the Youth in America. How can I better reach the youth that are struggling? What career path would best give them access to a trained counselor?...
How can I help determine what exactly I want to do?
Hi! I'm really interested in the English and psychology fields, but I've yet to really find a job that I feel specifically called to, despite all of my research. Any tips for finding where I fit?
How do I find internships that are 100% focused on what I want to do in life instead of them just brushing the surface What if after the internship I decide the field of study is not for me??
I'm interested in a career focused on Federal investigations, specifically psychological analytics. I would really like to be able to experience what it would be like however I'm worried I wont be able to find an internship that covers the crucial experience I need to know this field of study...
What do I want to do with a psychology degree after graduation, and will the programs I choose prepare me for that specific career path? #fall25
When enrolling in college I want to make the right decision on what programs to take to better help my career path after graduation. #fall25
Which internships or volunteer programs contributed the most insight into mentoring teens?
My career’s interest would include but not limited to counseling teens with any range of social experiences.
#Fall25 How to gain experience before B.A Psychology graduation in May 2026 Is it too late for me to begin to persue experience and network in my field??
Through the years in college I have focused more in surviving the world and getting jobs to pay bills instead of a career furthering job. I aspire to become a psychologist md/phd and know it takes lots of time and work. I just recently decided to go for my dream and gain experience. Just wanted...
What degree paths lead to becoming a certified art therapist in the Midwest?
What degree paths lead to becoming a certified art therapist in the Midwest? Specifically, as it pertains to being certified in Ohio and surrounding states. #fall25
What does the job field look like for someone with a bachelors degree in Marriage and Family Studies? #Fall25
What does the job field look like for someone getting a BS in Marriage and Family Studies? I'm thinking about applying for a Substance Abuse Counselor license after I graduate with my BS. Does anyone know what that process looks like? I'm currently working at the state mental hospital in my...
What is some advice you would give a High school senior who wants to major in psychology and looking into social work?
I'm interested in going into social work but I am not sure If i should take a major in psychology or major in social work. Is there a main difference between the two?
What should I be prepared for going into college in 2026 How should one balance the new found independence and keep on top of being an adult? #Fall2025 ?
I am a senior who's been accepted into all of her dream schools. I've always been a homebody so being free to do whatever, whenever, will definitely be different.
What are some psychology jobs that are available after getting a bachelors degree?
I’m still figuring out what I want to do with my psychology degree. I was thinking school counselor or something along helping children with their mental health.
I'm a senior at a private Christian school. I want to pursue a career in Psychology. I need financial help. How do I find scholarships based of Psychology?
Scholarships based on Psychology.
What would be the best path to becoming a User-Interface (UI) Designer?
I want to become a UI designer and I am trying to find the best path to do that at the college I plan on going to. I want to go to UAH and I was wondering what the best major/minor pairing would be at that school? My current plan is to major in Information Systems and double minor in UX-design...
How can i become a data scientist from non technical nd non maths in class 12?
I am in class 12 with biology nd started developing my interest in data science but i dont know the correct career path because i am from non computer background please guide me so that i can become a data scientist
How can i be a data scientist from non maths nd non computer background ?
I am in grade 12 rn having biology stream as well as a non computer student but i want to be a data scientist please tell me can i ? By learning skills from scratch nd does colleges provide BCA to non comp nd non maths students?
As a college student, how can I best prepare for a career as a counselor or therapist?? #Fall25
I want to be a therapist and I am currently in my 1st year of college.
How can I pursue my major (and eventually career) in psychology without becoming burnt out?
I want to become a psychiatrist, but it’s my understanding that most people leave this field due to burnt out. Am I making the right choice by pursing it?
How difficult would it be to take biology and psychology
I was deciding on dual majoring, and I kinda want to explore both. I plan on attending Berry college for my education.
how do I start my career in interior design as an upcoming college student? And is worth burning out in college to get to my career? and what are some things can take out the stress of worrying in college?
how do I start my career in interior design as an upcoming college student? And is worth burning out in college to get to my career? and what are some things can take out the stress of worrying in college?
Military or Gap Year or Grad School?
Would joining the military (USAF) be beneficial to me right now? I’m graduating with my BS in forensic psychology, and I don’t know what I want now.
What are some steps that I can take in eighth grade to put me on a track to be becoming a psychologist?
I’m in eighth grade right now and I already kind of have a plan for my future, but I wanna know if there’s anything more I can add or anything that I can do that would make me stand out to any colleges or where I should be applying to put me on a path for a psychology. So if you have anything...
How to know for sure what I want to pursue in the future?
I am a high school senior and am not entirely sure what I want to do in the future. I definitely plan to go to college and I have a major picked out (biology), but I feel uneasy about if I truly want to go into that direction. Because of my tight schedule, I haven't really been able to explore...
Is there a career that focuses a lot on being in the lab/Inventing new stuff?
I though it would be better to get more specific in my description here as I'm very interested in the Biomedical field, Is there a specific career or field that encompasses more of the Lab environment? I was thinking more of something that has to do with tissues or genetic devices? I think I...
What has been your most successful study tips?
What was your most successful study habits that helped you pass classes with good or great grades? Especially with nursing prerequisites!
Does having a job in healthcare while going through nursing school lead to burnout?
For some context, I've been a certified EMT for 3 years and I'm in my first semester of nursing school now. I left my EMT job for what I'll call a "tangentially-healthcare- related" job recently to work with my new schedule for nursing school. But I feel like I really don't like this new job. I...
Would this youth human rights nonprofit idea be impactful and worth pursuing?
Hi! I’m a 17-year-old senior from Indiana developing a national youth-led human rights nonprofit focused on empowering underserved and displaced youth through education, storytelling, and advocacy training—giving them the tools to speak for themselves. Im trying to fill a growing gap in...
What careers combine social media, communications, and psychology?
I am currently a student majoring in comm and minoring in psych, while also having 1 year of experience in the social media space. I work fully online and am content with my job, but still want to gain in person experience somewhere, so im wondering what careers combine these things that I...
Is it a good idea to major in psychology and minor in pre-law/something similar?
I would like to know what kind of jobs/opportunities this would open up for me?
How long does it take to make six figures in these career?
If I go to a good college am I more likely to get a higher paying job?
What are good psychology courses to take? Is it worth it to go to an Ivy League school for psychology?
Should I do AP Psychology outside of my school? What clubs or programs could I join in either New York City or Pittsfield?
What does schooling and training look like for a substance abuse counselor?
I'm working on a career project for substance abuse counseling, and I'm looking for information on how much schooling is involved, and what typical training looks like. Like how many hours are needed, how long the process usually takes, and what a training program looks like.
How realistic is it to pursue a job in theatre management and what steps should I take to do this?
I am currently a freshman in college, and I am realizing that my passions lie in the theatre world, but more so in the management side. I would love to pursue a career in theatre management whether that be a project manager for a theatre or shooting for the stars to be the artistic director of...
How to help those that don' t realize they're the problem?
How do you approach patients who are in therapy but appear to be the problem in most circumstnces they open up to you about? How do you admit this to them and assist them in actually understanding it? I've heard things about therapists who encourage their patients and motivate them to stand...
What is the most challenging part of being a substance abuse counselor?
I'm currently working on a project for my career class as a sophomore in high school, and I'm wondering what struggles someone in this field may go through.
How would a substance abuse counselor approach a patient who's acting aggressively ?
I'm a sophomore in high school working on a career project focused on substance abuse counseling, and I was curious on how to deal with difficult patients who seem like they don't want help.