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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...
Should I stick with a psychology major or switch to criminal justice if I want to become a lawyer ?
I am a first-year community college student currently majoring in psychology, and I plan to become a lawyer in the future. I chose psychology because I believe understanding human behavior is important in law, especially when working with clients, juries, and cases involving mental health. I’m...
When will I know if the career I want is right for me?
I'm graduating in 2026
I'm going to Western Washington University and plan on majoring in psychology
I plan on using my degree to become a Therapist or Counselor
Will I enjoy my career as a criminal psychologist and will I maintain the friendships that I currently have? #Spring26?
Will I enjoy my career and if I’ll maintain the friendships that I currently have. #Spring26
I want to be become a research psychologist, how realistic is this goal?
I’m currently pursing a bachelors in psychology, and planning for graduate education. Compared to a clinical psychologist route, what’s the stability (financial, job market), and overlooked challenges to becoming a research psychologist?
What is the best advice you have ever received regarding maintaining discipline and building useful study habits How did this advice help you become a more successful student? #Spring2026?
Hello my name is Paula! I am currently a senior in high school. I am thinking of studying psychology and minoring in voice performance. I am still not fully committed to a major as I am still keeping my options open. For me one of the biggest struggles in high school was maintaining a tight...
What can I put on my resume as a 10th grader in order to become a therapist.
What can I put on my resume as a 10th grader in order to become a therapist.
How can I pay for college/university?
As a high school senior, I’m desperately searching to pay for my college education. How as a Psychology major / Neuroscience minor, can I pay for college? My parents will not assist in any method or way, and I don’t receive any money from the government. I have a 4.0 GPA and top 5% of my...
How can I most effectively balance graduate studies and work commitments with the high level research involvement necessary to become a competitive Clinical Psychology PhD candidate within two years? #Spring26
I am a 23 year old first generation Latina finishing up my research work at UCSD, and heading into my master’s at SDSU with the goal of applying for a PhD in two years. I am currently balancing grad school with a part time job to stay afloat, but I know I need to stay active in research to stay...
What was the best motivation in college?
I'm a senior in high school and I want to improve my study-related habits by the time I'm in college, and I'm nervous about the change. Please share tips and stories about study motivation, as well as mental health related drive to get me through! #Spring26?
What degrees and training are needed to become a neuropsychologist?
What degrees are typically required (for example, do I need a PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology, or is there a specific neuropsychology program)?
What is the best path to take with a biopsychology major?
I'am a senior in highschool right now and am planning to major in biopsychology when i get to college. It a field of study I am interested in and have done lots of research on but would like to know real peoples thoughts and experiences concerning that major.
What has been the most useful thing for school counselors when making a first impression on their students?
I am currently doing my Practicum at a school and mainly observing what the school counselor does to help students. I sometimes participate and would like to learn more about building rapport with kids/teenagers. It would be interesting to hear different answers as I would like to work in this...
How can I better choose between multiple STEM paths when I feel capable of more than one and don’t want to limit myself too early?
I’m a high school senior planning to study neuroscience and psychology, especially children’s development. At the same time, I’m strongly drawn to more technical fields like biotechnology and even physics. I’ll be starting in August at Baylor or Loyola Chicago, but I’m already considering...
How do nurses who experienced caregiving or loss at a young age let those experiences shape the way they care for patients, and how do they stay emotionally strong without becoming overwhelmed? #Spring26
I’m 25 and pursuing a vocational program to become an LVN. My path into nursing was shaped by taking on caregiving responsibilities early in life and experiencing loss, which showed me how important compassionate care is. I’m interested in patient care and want to learn how nurses handle the...