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Originally posted by shopgirl
Hi Newbie!!!
I just graduated in Decemeber with a BA in Psychology. I don't regret it at all. Like you, I've wanted to major in Psychology since at least my senior year in high school, possibly since the eighth grade. It is true that there is no money in it until you receive your PhD, but if that's where your heart is then that is what you should study. Also, there are several options you can take advantage of, such as double majoring in Psychology and Business, or simply majoring in Psychology then receiving your Master's in Industrial Organizational Psychology. This area of psychology can/will bring you the bucks. It's bringing together Psychology and Business. You could major in Business, minor in Psychology. There are ways to follow your heart and secure your future.
Good Luck!!!
ps...I know the struggle of wanting to follow your heart and please your parents. Hang in there...
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Thanks Christina!!
You're such a sweetie. I didn't know that you majored in Psych!
I've been wanting to major in Psych ever since I was a sophomore in HS, and I really can't see myself as any other major (except maybe Soc). My cousin majored in Industrial Psych, but I think that's boring (no offense to the Industrial Psych majors out there
). I have a real interest especially in developmental (b/c I think it's interesting to study how the mind develops over the years) psych and social psych (b/c it's sorta like sociology, to me, at least!). My parents come from a very traditional background, where it's "be rich, or else." They love the financial analysts, the investment bankers, the engineers, the doctors, etc. etc. My dad also loves foreign relations/policy and loves the idea of me being an ambassador or diplomat. Unfortunatley, I just don't see myself taking any of those routes!!
Amy, I'll email you at your yahoo address!