Earning that Degree!
Earning a degree in psychology means so much to me. It means I am earning a degree in something I am passionate about. Graduating means I will have achieved one of my life-long goals of learning about something I love. This degree means so much more though, such as my effort, hard work, and the struggles I faced while pursuing my degree. It also represents the adversity I faced!
During my academic career, I have learned that my education is something I value very much and is something that can't be taken away from me. Almost graduating and somewhat relieved to be done, but at the same time I'm considering other opportunities such as continuing my education further.
Psychology is something I think about on a daily basis. From a young age I always wanted to understand why people thought a certain way, what motivated them, and why they do the things they do. Some people want to understand how things work or function, but I want to understand how humans think and function.
The humanistic theory is one of my favorite theories. This theory is focuses on making a person feel worthwhile. I practice this on a daily basis, not only with myself, but with the people in my life. Abraham Maslow developed this theory and I find it to be one of the most encouraging theories in psychology and is in relation to the field of positive psychology.
The career field I have chosen is social work/case management and I may work with people in different populations. The skill that is most important in this field is that you have to be a person who can encourage others and guide them. I find this is a skill I possess. I really do enjoy helping others. If psychology taught me anything, it's that we can improve ourselves and help others improve themselves.
My psych degree will help me in many ways particularly about cultural differences. I have learned to be more understanding and tolerant of people of all differences. I had to go on quite a journey to get where I am today. I knew I loved psychology, yet I never followed my dreams. I went for "practical" and this led me feeling somewhat lost and not knowing my purpose. I eventually found a job working with people in which part of my job was to encourage others. This made me realize I am good with helping people. Sometimes, all you need is a little feedback to see who you really are.
During my academic career, I have learned that my education is something I value very much and is something that can't be taken away from me. Almost graduating and somewhat relieved to be done, but at the same time I'm considering other opportunities such as continuing my education further. 
Psychology is something I think about on a daily basis. From a young age I always wanted to understand why people thought a certain way, what motivated them, and why they do the things they do. Some people want to understand how things work or function, but I want to understand how humans think and function. 
The career field I have chosen is social work/case management and I may work with people in different populations. The skill that is most important in this field is that you have to be a person who can encourage others and guide them. I find this is a skill I possess. I really do enjoy helping others. If psychology taught me anything, it's that we can improve ourselves and help others improve themselves. 
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