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Originally Posted by Perna
Ah, I didn't realize you are in the UK/EU sort of university? The US isn't that rigid, there's more flexibility, we have four years instead of just three and the first couple years have more general courses and electives but I realize UK universities are more dedicated to a subject so can imagine psychology and only psychology, so help me, etc.
I would base how well I might do with the science/medical stuff by how well I got along with my psychology courses; even the basic ones I had are quite detailed since one has to learn about the senses and how they work in the brain and I know my University had a dog track (Pavlov) and shark tanks, etc., enough science to see if you can improve on how well you use to do because you're more interested or something? I always did poorly in science, never had physics but with my second degree I decided to take astronomy, since it had some physics and that sort of problems in it and I did fine once I was older and more interested in studying for the learning/my own sake than just because I "had" to.
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I’m in a satellite school of an Aussie university so there’s pretty much limited courses available here. Unless, I choose to do a semester at the parent university. True though about the science/medical stuff. I took Bio and Chemistry but I forgot ALL of them.. been like eons since I last studied them.. I’m still considering my true path I guess. Guess in the meantime while studying Psychology I shall go learn elementary bio/phy/chem hahaha! (I even forgot how to balance equations for chemistry.. what more for others! And I have zero knowledge of physics!) Thanks for the advice!
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Originally Posted by Miswimmy1
I think that may be the very reason that you want to go into this field... you have firsthand experience.
I am a junior in high school, wanting to major in psychology, and although I dont have any words of wisdom for you, i totally get you. I am not a strong student in math or science, but I really want to be in this field. I get where you're coming from.
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Haha I guess what I’m most scared of is: a relapse! Maybe we’re not strong in math and science but I guess it’s passion and a desire to help others that pulls us through. As the chinese say, jiayou! We can do this!
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Originally Posted by Teen Idle
Hey, the mentally ill can study psychology! You will be wonderful, really. If it's something you want, I'd say go for it.
As for science, I know it can be terrifying. I first went into college (or uni, which ever you prefer) as an art major. I ended up as a bio major minoring in abnormal psych. I was TERRIFIED to get into biology, chemistry, physics, because despite my abilities to do well with scientific practices and understanding theories, I am a horrid math student. I am learning disabled, and that took a huge toll on my self confidence when it comes to education. My choice was to give it a try, find math classes related to the sciences, and with a lot of help, I managed to do well.
Definitely talk to some professors and ask about restrictions, etc. It's better to know the limits beforehand, I think.
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Woah! That’s a really big jump! Thank you for the advice!
Thank you to all of you! I guess I’m more confident now that I shall hold on to this dream and see where it goes from here..
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