I'm going to start my first year of University soon, and I'm majoring in Psychology. My dream career was initially teaching, but after a stint at a school it was shattered. I really like helping people... so now I'm harbouring other dreams.

If I really like psychology, and would like to go for it alone, I would eventually become a clinical psychologist. That's what I thought.. until I realised I had interest in certain parts of medicine.

Thing is: I used to fail science. My science was really bad, and I had to struggle so hard through it. So I'm confused - why do I want this now? And I was telling myself, if I really loved psychology but still want medicine, I would eventually aim to be a psychiatrist.

My main issue would be the sciences part of it. I know it's going to be difficult.. but I'm unsure whether I really want it. And I have a psychiatric illness, so I'm scared I'm not able to be one

Any advices for this confused person? I was thinking, if by second year I am still on the thought, then I should start studying for the MCAT. But I'm wondering too.. whether it would be enough time to revise everything.

*sigh* why do I want a career in this when I am the one who is mentally ill...