Life is a journey. It is unpredicted, exciting and challenging. Some people decide their future before reaching adolescence, or their parents do. Not in my case. It took me quite a while to decide where I want to be in my 30s, and I still don’t have a clear image in my mind. I think that it is very important to find a passion in one’s life, and then transform it into a career. Having a career with purpose can change not only our life, but also lives of people around us. I want my future profession to be meaningful, and I want to make a difference by doing what I love. Now this is a very hard choice, which requires a lot of research, self exploring, and patience.
My research did not stop at the point where I decided to study psychology. As …show more content…
Besides psychology, I was also interested in working with animals, that’s why I decided to look for a career that connects the two. With the help of my first year seminar professor and a studio hour instructor, I found out about ethology – a science about an animal behavior. But the more I was reading about ethology, the more I was becoming uncertain about my choice. Ethologists usually work in an animal’s natural environment, which is absolutely exciting, but it would also mean moving away from my family, which is one of my priorities. To become an ethologist, the bachelor’s degree in fields such as biology, veterinary science, or animal behavior is needed. To get the most of the ethology career a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) is highly …show more content…
I am also sure that by moving forward I will change my points of view, and by gaining more knowledge in the psychology field and its diversity, I will find more interests and passions that will possibly shape my future career. The second career I investigated was Neuropsychology. It is a branch of psychology, the main focus of which, is understanding how the human brain influences our cognitive functions and state of mind, particularly after a brain injury or illness. Neuropsychologists usually work directly with patients, diagnosing and prescribing treatment for brain injuries or disorders. Brain is the most complicated organ in our body, it is also astonishing. All the answers are hidden in the maze of our brain. It is fascinating how and why brain changes the existing or creating new patterns in our mind. Becoming a Neuropsychologist starts with obtaining a bachelor’s degree in psychology, neurology, biology, or closely related field. Masters degree is not required if applying straight for PhD program, but recommended. The courses that are also recommended: the cognitive, behavioral, memory and learning brain processes, and foundational studies in experimental psychology and statistics. Technically, the Neuropsychology specialization begins at a Doctoral level; however, it is also possible to get a PhD in clinical psychology, followed by certificate program in neuropsychology. I am planning to take Introduction to
My research did not stop at the point where I decided to study psychology. As …show more content…
Besides psychology, I was also interested in working with animals, that’s why I decided to look for a career that connects the two. With the help of my first year seminar professor and a studio hour instructor, I found out about ethology – a science about an animal behavior. But the more I was reading about ethology, the more I was becoming uncertain about my choice. Ethologists usually work in an animal’s natural environment, which is absolutely exciting, but it would also mean moving away from my family, which is one of my priorities. To become an ethologist, the bachelor’s degree in fields such as biology, veterinary science, or animal behavior is needed. To get the most of the ethology career a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) is highly …show more content…
I am also sure that by moving forward I will change my points of view, and by gaining more knowledge in the psychology field and its diversity, I will find more interests and passions that will possibly shape my future career. The second career I investigated was Neuropsychology. It is a branch of psychology, the main focus of which, is understanding how the human brain influences our cognitive functions and state of mind, particularly after a brain injury or illness. Neuropsychologists usually work directly with patients, diagnosing and prescribing treatment for brain injuries or disorders. Brain is the most complicated organ in our body, it is also astonishing. All the answers are hidden in the maze of our brain. It is fascinating how and why brain changes the existing or creating new patterns in our mind. Becoming a Neuropsychologist starts with obtaining a bachelor’s degree in psychology, neurology, biology, or closely related field. Masters degree is not required if applying straight for PhD program, but recommended. The courses that are also recommended: the cognitive, behavioral, memory and learning brain processes, and foundational studies in experimental psychology and statistics. Technically, the Neuropsychology specialization begins at a Doctoral level; however, it is also possible to get a PhD in clinical psychology, followed by certificate program in neuropsychology. I am planning to take Introduction to