I graduated w a BA in psych too in 2021. started w/ IO psychology MA program. and I feel you... I just lost the reason why I wanted to do this in the first place. I am interested in journalism, creative writing, music, helping people, society... and it's like I can't make up my mimd. I hate this struggle cause I feel I will always pe dissatisfied with my job and life purpose. and I feel so guilty for wanting to jump to one from another :( but thank you for sharing your experience it helps to know someone is going thru the same :)
We are in the exact same boat! I def feel guilty about changing my mind and switching career choices. I try to remember that nothing is permanent and if I try something out that I don't like, it is absolutely ok to try something else! For me, being happy with my career is really important:)
as someone who grew up being convinced of one solid career path and nothing else, only to go to college and realize i had no true passion for it whatsoever, this seriously helped. God knows how many times i've changed my major and gotten behind on my graduation track because of it. this video genuinely makes me feel so much better about not having a concrete idea of what i'm doing right now. it really made me reflect..like sheesh, i'm just now turning 21! i need to slow down. thanks for this
wow thank you:) I'm glad it helped!! I used to always think about the future and never the present and had to tell myself to slow down! If it helps, I can say that myself and a majority of my friends are all entering careers fields that are different from what we got our degrees in, because our interests have changed. I try to remember nothing is set in stone!!
WOW, this video has helped me immensely. I just dropped out of my M.S. General Psychology program after 1 semester for the EXACT same reasons and am also considering NP/PA school! I cannot believe how similar our brains and plans are. Thank you so much for sharing your perspective and story. This has made me feel so much less alone and I cannot explain how much better this made me feel.
Thank you so much for this! I just quit a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program after 3 years. I feel so guilty and lost but I feel like I would've been miserable if I kept going.
hey!! same here except i’m only in 3 terms. i’m about to have a meeting w my advisor to quit and i cannot be more happy with my decision. i am miserable and can already see it’s not something i want to do!!
Thank you for making this Video, we have so much in Common about the whole career and mindset. Im from New York too, would like to talk more about this! I graduated in 2020 as well and just decided to drop out of MPH biostatistics after investing almost 2 years of my life. I feel guilty but also feel like I can finally breath now because I don’t think it was what I wanted to do
1 year or 2 year Masters is ok depending on the field of study. Masters in some fields of study is a waste of time. PhD in most fields of study is the more risky and potentially bad thing due to the 5 to 10 year time period that it might take before the program allows you to graduate. In addition to the unreasonable amount of time, there is a lot of toxicity and mental health negative effects and lost potential income that is associated with PhD. Long story short - a masters degree is not a bad investment in time and energy compared to a PhD
Great said, Lauren! The relationship between science and academia is like the relationship between faith and cult. So, no regrets. I’m sure you thrive now.
Thanks for watching :)
I graduated w a BA in psych too in 2021. started w/ IO psychology MA program. and I feel you... I just lost the reason why I wanted to do this in the first place. I am interested in journalism, creative writing, music, helping people, society... and it's like I can't make up my mimd. I hate this struggle cause I feel I will always pe dissatisfied with my job and life purpose. and I feel so guilty for wanting to jump to one from another :( but thank you for sharing your experience it helps to know someone is going thru the same :)
We are in the exact same boat! I def feel guilty about changing my mind and switching career choices. I try to remember that nothing is permanent and if I try something out that I don't like, it is absolutely ok to try something else! For me, being happy with my career is really important:)
@@LaurenDykstra yes that is def a great way to look at things! thank you so much :)
This is meee. My passion is helping people
as someone who grew up being convinced of one solid career path and nothing else, only to go to college and realize i had no true passion for it whatsoever, this seriously helped. God knows how many times i've changed my major and gotten behind on my graduation track because of it. this video genuinely makes me feel so much better about not having a concrete idea of what i'm doing right now. it really made me reflect..like sheesh, i'm just now turning 21! i need to slow down. thanks for this
wow thank you:) I'm glad it helped!! I used to always think about the future and never the present and had to tell myself to slow down! If it helps, I can say that myself and a majority of my friends are all entering careers fields that are different from what we got our degrees in, because our interests have changed. I try to remember nothing is set in stone!!
I feel you girl!!! There is no rush to life.
Proud of you 🥺
WOW, this video has helped me immensely. I just dropped out of my M.S. General Psychology program after 1 semester for the EXACT same reasons and am also considering NP/PA school! I cannot believe how similar our brains and plans are. Thank you so much for sharing your perspective and story. This has made me feel so much less alone and I cannot explain how much better this made me feel.
Thank you!! I'm so happy that it helped! Its crazy how many other people feel the same way as us! Good luck on whatever path you might take
Thank you so much for this! I just quit a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program after 3 years. I feel so guilty and lost but I feel like I would've been miserable if I kept going.
hey!! same here except i’m only in 3 terms. i’m about to have a meeting w my advisor to quit and i cannot be more happy with my decision. i am miserable and can already see it’s not something i want to do!!
Thank you for making this Video, we have so much in Common about the whole career and mindset. Im from New York too, would like to talk more about this! I graduated in 2020 as well and just decided to drop out of MPH biostatistics after investing almost 2 years of my life. I feel guilty but also feel like I can finally breath now because I don’t think it was what I wanted to do
Thank you so much for posting this❤ I really needed to hear this
1 year or 2 year Masters is ok depending on the field of study. Masters in some fields of study is a waste of time. PhD in most fields of study is the more risky and potentially bad thing due to the 5 to 10 year time period that it might take before the program allows you to graduate. In addition to the unreasonable amount of time, there is a lot of toxicity and mental health negative effects and lost potential income that is associated with PhD. Long story short - a masters degree is not a bad investment in time and energy compared to a PhD
No one under the age of 30 needs to go to graduate school because it takes maturity that people in their 20s don’t have.
Wow. I started grad school at 20. It’s doable, you just have to be determined and passionate about what you’re doing.
I disagree. At 20 our brains are like sponges. We soak in the material pretty well.
This is me SAME
Great said, Lauren! The relationship between science and academia is like the relationship between faith and cult. So, no regrets. I’m sure you thrive now.