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#1
Jan 19, 2011, 06:56 PM
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Today, I got my acceptance letter from the college I wanted to go to, for Psychology. I've wanted to major in Psych since middle school.
I honestly couldn't be happier right now. <3 So don't give up hope, guys. Even while going through the worst of times, good things can still happen.  I plan on specializing in suicide prevention and grief. I just wanted to share that with all of you because I'm excited about it.
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Jan 19, 2011, 07:01 PM
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Good for you!!!!
Can I ask how you decided on psychology and what classes you are taking? ( I work in the medical field, and would like to go back to school and concentrate on psych-maily alzheimer's and older adult psych. I just don't know where to start.)
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Jan 19, 2011, 07:10 PM
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Thank you!
I decided on psych after borrowing a psychology book from my older brother when I was younger, and looking through it. It was so interesting, learning how the mind works. After that I went and bought a book about psychology for myself. Now I have around 15 books on the subject. I decided that was what I wanted to go to college for.I'm currently a senior in high school and am taking AP Psychology, which is basically an introductory psych college course. I love it. I still have to sign up for college classes. Adult psych sounds interesting. I suggest taking a few different types of psych classes, along with any classes that will supplement it, like statistics. I was going to take that this year, but I didn't have enough room in my schedule for it. Wherever you plan on going should be able to provide you with the additional info you need.
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Jan 19, 2011, 08:19 PM
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I've taken abnomal psych, adult psych, psych nursing, intro to psych and life span psych in college. The classes were very interesting; I've taken them as college electives but not in an actual degree- so that's what I'm leaning towards now.
Yes, psych is very cool! What books do you suggest to read for psych? I only have textbooks so far. lol.
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Jan 19, 2011, 08:20 PM
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 Most excellent! Congratulations to you!
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#6
Jan 19, 2011, 08:28 PM
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Jan 19, 2011, 08:29 PM
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Jan 19, 2011, 08:58 PM
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Congratulations, oepika.
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Jan 20, 2011, 05:28 AM
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Fantastic, Oepika! CoGRaTulAtIoNS!!!!! The best to you in your new endeavor!
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Jan 20, 2011, 05:55 PM
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Thanks so much, guys! <3
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Jan 20, 2011, 10:14 PM
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That's awesome, congratulations! I'm probably going to major in psychology too
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#12
Jan 21, 2011, 02:19 AM
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It's wonderful that you're getting the opportunity to study what you really want, and when you like what study you perfom better.
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Jan 21, 2011, 02:48 AM
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I was working towards a double major Psych and Sociology but opted to stick with Sociology and go for Psych as a minor. INteresting to say the least. I might still go for the double but have a few months to decide.
There is such a feeling of accomplishment when that acceptance comes through. I was jumping for joy. Congratsulation on getting into the program you wanted. Keep up the good work and learn a lot.
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Jan 21, 2011, 08:21 AM
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Thank you, everyone. <3 I'm really excited for this opportunity. I plan on using it well.
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Jan 21, 2011, 10:53 AM
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I'll add my congratulations, too! I was an undergraduate psych major and then went on to get my Ph.D. in Social Psychology. I have never regretted it. I taught at the college level for 20 years, and then I developed bipolar disorder and had to go on disability. But I still enjoy reading about it and find it helpful in interacting with the folks here!
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Jan 22, 2011, 04:39 PM
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