Im a psych major but one thing I doubt myself sometimes is: do I really want to work with people? Can i handle that? I feel its a subject I really care about but some days with my own social anxieties I struggle to know if its what I really will love doing. However for me, even if I don’t love a career everyday, I believe if I care for it and it challenges me than thats what is most important.
hi there, thank you for your comment! i agree with you, having a job i care for that challenges me makes it all worthwhile! but also because we're human, it's important to understand our own comfort levels. i felt very similarly to you during my university years and it was only after i started seeing my own patients and working with people when i realized that i could do it and i wanted to do it! of course some days are more tough than others (as i also have social anxiety) so self-care is very important! best of luck! xo
This hit me so much. I don't really know if I can live my life focusing on other people. I have a choice if I want to pick on having to study animals, so I'm very confused.
@@ARon82 look youre not completelt wrong but damn your wording is excessively rude and aggressive for no reason lmao. Most people I know studying psych as a major (including myself) are planning on doing post grad studies to go into research, Neuroscience or clinical psychology. Most psych kids imo are aware of the fact that a bachelor's degree is pretty much useless (job wise anyways) In the country I live in most bachelor's degrees are pointless without post graduate studies, this is not just a psych thing so I'm not sure why you seem to be so angry about psych degrees
This helped a lot. Thank you. Parents and teachers don't really tell you and guide with this sort of thing. They only put more pressure on you to figure out what you want to do and tell you to do your research. But it's hard to do research when you don't even know where to what or what to look for! So having someone like you give a little guidance is super helpful. Thanks!
hi, i am so happy to hear that i was able to help a little! ah, pressure can be so tough.. i'm sorry to hear you experienced that :( well im here to help, so if you want to see any other kinds of videos or have any other questions, do let me know! and best of luck to you! xo
this made me really happy! I started college in psychology major two weeks ago and I'm still feeling so lost and overwhelmed by everything, so seeing a lovely and caring video like this really made me happy! thank you so much for being awesome :)
im so happy to hear that! best of luck with your studies, and thank YOU for being awesome :))) and side note, agh the first few weeks/months of college can be suuper overwhelming, but also it will be so rewarding! don't be too too hard on yourself, you got this :)
Thank you for pointing out the fact that the degree is very diverse, I’m sick and tired of all the other videos out there saying it’s a useless degree. You’re speaking the truth. Thank you.
thank you so much for making this video!! I’m still in high school and I’m often anxious about my future although I’m solid in my dream career being a mental health counselor. my anxieties come from wondering what to study/major in, etc. that research wouldn’t clear up. but this video cleared up quite a lot of things I’ve been wondering about from an individual’s perspective :) i’d love for you to make more videos based around counseling, psychology etc. !! ♥️
hi there! i'm so happy to hear that my video was able to help out a bit! future planning can definitely be nerve-wrecking at times, but i want to encourage you and let you know that if you are passionate and work hard, everything will turn out alright! life is unpredictable so we gotta prepare for the unexpected here and there, but i've learned that we're a lot more capable than we give ourselves credit for :) good luck on your studies and thank you for your suggestions! xo
I’ve been stuck in a rut with school & feeling like I didn’t know which direction to go. I started researching about how to become a psychologist & after hours of reading articles I tried RU-vid. Your video came up & it was so informative, & makes me feel good about my decision! Thank you!
Yay! I love this video! I’m a junior in psychology and planning to pursue a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. I’ve been involved in research labs in diversity issues regarding mental health and providing resources to underrepresented communities. I love every moment of it. I’m currently working my honors thesis which has been so exciting, it’s really helped me realize that I want to go into psychology research as a carrier. Personally, I reallllly believe psychology majors should try to get involved in a research lab for at least a semester because labs usually offer so much information on future careers in psychology. Most universities have various labs that focus on different topics so you pick one that interests you the most!
hi there! oooh so cool! research is also something i enjoy doing! that is such a great idea! my undergrad did not have research labs, but that would have helped me out quite a lot too!
I’m currently 14 years old and this video excites me even more to learn psychology,as myself I have dealt with depression and anxiety and have also gone to therapy which is very helpful and should be a resource for everyone🥺my dream is to be a clinical therapist and help people like my therapists have helped me,and to erase the daunting stigma of mental health.thank you for posting this video regarding different job opportunities w/studying psychology🥺💗
Aw I loved this! I am in my third year of a doctoral in psychology and absolutely love it! It's definitely a blessing to have platforms like RU-vid where we are able to share knowledge and help others. Wish I had this when I was in high school. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for this video. I’ve been studying psychology but I sometimes feel confused with where to take it after graduating. I appreciate your videos. Congrats on your RU-vid growth. 👏🏽👏🏽
hi there! ooh i know someone who is in a grad program for criminal psychology! why won't it work out? :( it really is a very unique route, that could be good?
hiyeonni omg hi!!! so i really love the subject, but i’ve had a lot of people tell me that i won’t be able to find a good job w the skill set i will have acquired and that i’ll more than likely have to settle for something unrelated. while i really hope that’s not the case, sometimes those outside opinions start to carry more weight and it worries me a bit lol.
I NEEDED THIS VIDEO IN MY LIFE!! Basically I was doing my counselling essay and I just needed to procrastinate and I opened youtube. I think it was God's way of telling me to just chillax and I gotcha because I chanced upon your video talking all about the things I was worrying about since I'm in 2nd year Psych. Thank you and thank you sooooo much for creating this video and just giving me more insight into this field which is so complex and diverse. It can definetely get stressful at times and I get lost in figuring out what I wanted to do in the future, with psych being so competitive, the future just looked bleaked. Truly thank you for this video, it really helped me gained a bit more understanding with what I could do in the future, knowing that someone else before me has stepped into it already!! Btw, your smile and your persona is so comforting and uplifting, would love to see more from you :)
hi there, I am SO happy I could have helped in any way!! omg yes psychology and this field is so awesome but awesomely confusing at times too! best of luck with everything and with your essay as well! and awh so sweet, thank you :))))
Thank you for making this video! You seriously opened my eyes. I was accepted in an Australian uni (i am from Romania btw) in the Bachelor of Arts program where i am planning to major in psychology and criminology. I always thought that i would either be a criminologist or a psychologist, but when you mentioned that you worked as a social worker because you wanted to help people, and the fact that the social work masters focuses on privilege, oppression and social problems - i really felt like this is a career that i could see myself doing because i am also really passionate about these topics. Thank you one more time! :)
I had to withdraw from my university recently and I'm still out of school... buuuut I want to go for a BA in Psychology next time (my previous course was actually Media-related haha...) You see, I discovered at some point that although I have a passion for 'creating things', I didn't want to *study* for that. That led me to rethink my academic goals and in the process, I realised that I'm super interested in Psychology! After much research and deliberation, I've decided that I want to pursue a BA/BSc in it (preferably BA, but I'll go with whichever is more ideal in the end) and then a Master's in Educational Psychology- because I want to help people who struggle with learning and that sort of thing. I feel a strong connection with this because I myself seriously struggled in school when I was younger and my teachers and parents weren't able to help me (not their fault, they just didn't understand my situation very well 💖). So I'd like to help persons who face similar difficulties- not just children and young people, but anyone of any age who needs that extra help to discover and unleash their potential ✨🥺✨
I'm a highschool student RN and I'm thinking that I might be interested in psych because I like to think abt how ppl think or try to read what ppl r thinking, but I'm still not sure if it is really what I like. So can u plz tell me what made you wanted to take psych as ur major and what are the abilities u need to be in a psych major
Thank you so much for this video! For a long time I knew I wanted to major in Psychology, but was never sure what specific jobs were available & what exactly I’d want to do. After watching this I feel like I have such a clearer view of my future career path. ❤️
I will be starting my BS in Psychology in Applied behavior analysis, in about 3 weeks. I actually switched my degree plan from Criminal Justice. I am interested in the human psyche and wanted to do something in this field. I want to help individuals, like a counselor, or something related to that. Your vid helped me actually thinking of what I want to actually do. I wasn't sure of how much careers choices out there.
Thank you so much for making this! I had made a request for them and was so happy when I got your notification! I’m going to two different grad programs to tour their mental health counseling and meet with some people in the department this week... wish me luck!
I really wanna take Psychology after I graduate but my parents and relatives wants me to pursue Nursing or Pharma.... this video gives me hope to continue the plans that I'm making for my future.😭
you have such a nice therapeutic presence about you! i have a bachelor's in psych and i've been working as a psychiatric technician and i'm looking for a new direction because i don't think i want to work in mental health anymore. i still love psych and i'm considering forensics or i/o. this video was nonetheless insightful!
I'm so thankfully this clarity! As a woman who's looking to go back to school (at 21) for a PSY Degree to obtain a job in SW as a Therapist or as someone who does psychology evaluations for criminals.
Hi!! I just stumbled across your channel while looking for possible internships while in in university and I really appreciate it so much. I've had so many nights of anxiety attacks that my psych degree is useless and that i've wasted my parents money. But you really made me feel better 8-8 I'm currently either thinking of getting a masters in counselling or social work! But i would like to take some internships first before bombing more on school. Love your videos!
This and your whole channel is sooooo helpful to me!!! I am in my junior year of getting my bachelors psych degree and I wanted to really look into what kind of graduate school I wanted to go into. I initially wanted to become a LMHC but now feel like getting a MSW/LCSW might be more of what I want (still focusing on therapy). You’ve really helped my research!
In recently graduated with a degree in psychology with a specialization in forensics and I have a lot of anxiety about my future career path. However, your video has lessened some of my fear.
Seems alot more tortuous to become a Psychologist in the US. In Sweden everyone goes to uni for 5 years and after that it's one year of paid internship, and when you're done with that you get the title of being a psychologist.
Want to go into psychology as a therapist. Scared I won’t be able to handle helping others in this way because I deal with depression and anxiety myself sometimes
Thanks for this! Now that my kids are done with high school (!!!) I have been looking forward to continuing my undergrad psych degree program, and was just really thinking about all of this.
Thank you so much for this video! I am currently in my third year of psychology and have been very interested in the different routes masters programs can provide me. Your videos are great ! :)
Thank you for this video. I am encouraged with your last point. I'm a psych major and I still doubt about my future job. But since I watched it, I got some tips on what and where path should I take. Thank youuu!
To be honest, I think the most important thing to do for any major is networking. As long as you have good sources and references to get a good job 👍. Just make sure to talk to lots of people and internship is extremely important!!!
I mistakenly said I wanted to study psychology in college because it's the only thing I remember from the strand I'm taking, now here I am watching psychology related videos
im in my choice to see what is good career path for me i always love to do social work that's why i want to learn psychologist to help other people who need it doesn't suffer like me i had to change myself all alone not having anyone by my side and im a good listener i want to help thous people who were unable to get help from others idk what future holds for me i will just go on with it
I’m majoring in Psychology because of your videos. Thank you so much! I’m working towards my BA. What’s the difference between a LMSW, MSSW, LCSW, LICSW?
I've heard that social workers are often overworked and take their work home. Do you have bad experiences and how do you handle them. Do you have your own therapist?
I run my own military self mastery and wealth generation company and the self mastery part being a Clinical therapist/ Consultant helps for an option. Make your own study and practice. ~King Michael
I am about to go into my second year of college (I am a nursing student) I want/wanted to become an RN and get a masters for midwifery, so; to work with moms and babies; however I've heard so many bad things about how mean nurses can be with the new ones, I didn't know that was a thing? So I was just looking around wondering if I should change my major or not? I don't know, I guess I also wanted to hear and outside experience: how is it working in psychology? I guess there are pros and cons about every career no? I don't know if I am getting ahead of myself for just listening to those comments about nursing (from nurses) idk
Hellooo, did you take up BA psychology or BS psychology in college? I’m really confused of the job opportunities between the two (but I’m thinking of taking up BA psychology)
a psych student i know said that if you have no plans on going to med school, do not take BS Psych. because the hard Science subjects are just gonna add up if you take BS Psych. however, there are no hard Science in AB Psych. (but it depends on you if you want more Science subjects, then take BS)
This video was really helpful and reassuring. Hearing you mention and explain variety of paths with this degree really helped me calm down and encourage me to follow this path!! Would you say that you need to have strong mental health and should “sensitive people” follow into psychology? Thank you so much!!
yessss that’s exactly why i made the video! you GOT this! actually i did make a video on that topic, so check it out! hope its helpful :) th short answer is, the more “sensitive” the better :)
hi! thanks for your question! yes actually i don't see myself in social work long term, and would like to retire into acadamia as a psych professor most likely after working hard on a phd! but life really is such an unpredictable thing, who can predict where i'll be in 10 years, right? haha :)
I just got done my bachelors. Probably going to take a little time off, but I found this super helpful! I’ve kinda narrowed it down to social work, behavioral therapy/analysis, or addiction counseling. Will definitely spend more time researching. I was wondering though, in your experience w your social work program? Do they work with you to find and get certification? Or is it more of a separated thing from the graduate program? Not sure if you’ll see this, but thank you for the info!
I'm a sophomore and I dont know if I should major in international relations to become a international lawyer or psychology that recently has gotten me interested in. I'm just so confused right now and don't know where to go for a career :/
I was confused between international relations and psychology too! I interviewed a few law and psychology students as well as graduates.... And even everyone agreed that psychology is better because law is very stressful and hard, you barely have time for a life and I want to be a mother so I don't want to be a lawyer anymore. But international law can be interesting! You can work at the UN or become a diplomat. I'm enrolling in Psychology soon. 💖
I’m really confused about everything. I know we have to get a masters in Oregon but how do you know what internship you need to have or how long or how do you even get your first job. It’s all so confusing
I'm an incoming college this year and I'm thinking of getting bs psychology as my course but I'm still confused of what I really want in the future. Hopefully I find myself in this career I will take.
if anyone has any advice: i'm a high school junior extremely interested in studying film production or screenwriting, but i've also always been interested in psychology/social work. i've been looking into how to perhaps intersect those two passions and was wondering if anyone had any advise on how to do so if it's possible. thank you!
babygabe 0827 yea haha you’re not alone !! im rly struggling rn. especially since idk if i wanna do screenwriting or film production specifically, either, which for colleges (like chapman) are two separate programs when you apply...and that’s not even thinking about psych! whew. anyway, lmk if you figure out a way to merge them or what you end up choosing, good luck
Hey, I am also in the exact same situation as you! I know that with a psychology degree you really have a lot of options of fields you can go into. I've thought about getting a master's degree in media psychology and from there you might be able to get into the film industry. You could also minor in something like film studies and that could help with getting into the industry as well I think. Lmk if you have any other ways to combine those two interests
I would like to be a psychiatrist. Helping children and teenagers. 🥰 Also something In forensics. I love my science. Would love to perform an autopsy. Both these jobs are very social. I love talking hanging Helping people. I have social anxiety so it will be a challenge. But I can't wait it will be interesting.😁
hi am a student of secondary school in Africa Tanzania i wish to be pschologist and i have no idea which subject should focus more on them which combination should i take can plz tell me
So is the best path getting a BA in Psychology or a BA in Social Work?? Which one is better...let’s say If i want to become a School SW? Hope I can get some advice☺️❤️
I just finished my bachelor's in psychology and going to start my Master's in Social Work. I am planning on taking the exam. How did you studied to become a LMSW? Any books that you recommend?
this totally ALL i needed, thank you!! does that mean if i major in psychology and get a degree maybe i could go into a medical school and become a psychiatrist?
hello. thank you for this video~ im going to be a college freshman soon, i'll be taking psychology as a pre med course cuz i feel like i cant take the other pre med courses. but i am wishing to be surgeon in the near future... can I still do that although i have psychology as a pre med course?? sorry TT i've been thinking this for a long time now and i still feel so lost...
most people who are planning to go into surgery/ med school get a bachelors in human physiology, human biology or something similar. but it truly doesn’t matter what you major in, as long as you are working on the prerequisites for med school. Another thing you can do is minor in psychology :)
Do you have any ideas about Psychology related jobs in Korea? Since I recently find your youtube and I think also that you are Korean. I love Korea so much because of their culture, food, transportation, and all about Korea. So I hope you'll acknowledge so that I can prepare and aware of the things that I should do before going Korea.
Great video! Need some help, I've done my Bachelors in Architecture and would(and really want to) persue my master's degree in Psychology. Is there a way possible?
Hi! I'd like to major in psychology but a part of me thinks that it's better to major in sociology or even media communications... but Id like to ask if it is possible to take a master's in social work with a ba in media and communications?
Hi 👋. Just discovered your channel. Well done. Can a medical doctor do a Masters program [in a branch of] Psychology or would you advise straight-up residency into Psychiatry?
Hi there! Hmm I think it really would come down to your reasons for wanting to do a master's in psych vs. residency into psych! I suggest making a pros and cons list of both paths that include items like financial costs, day to day life, time, fulfillment, etc. Best of luck!✨
certainly, as she mentioned, Psychology can open lots of doors to other fields, and If your speaking of wether the field of psychology has a future or not? than without a doubt. It is already grown hugely and it is only going to grow further with the rising awareness and importance of mental health and increasing research.
hi there! from what i know, you could take any of the mentioned routes to work with children with mental disorders, really! i know SWs, psych nurse practitioners, psychologists and other mental health professionals who work with that specific population. it would really all come down to specifically how you want to work with them! best of luck!
Would love to hear more about what you do specifically! I'm really interested in working with victims of violent crimes, and would love to work with children and adolescents (think Law and Order SVU) but I have no idea what kind of jobs I could even get doing something like that. I'm in a CMHC program, so I'm hoping I can just figure it out as I go along. But would social work have been a better route? Sorry if this question is way too specific!
hi there! no need to apologize for the specificity of your question, i love it! i'll take note of your suggestion for a future video! ooh your interests sound super interesting! sometimes there really isnt one specific answer so i understand it can get confusing :/ if you have such a specific interest, sometimes working backwards (like starting off from the specific job title and description you see yourself doing) and broadening to the schooling and education needed for such a job could be a strategy! best of luck!
