Alexandra
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I want to be a counselor / therapist with a focus on marriage & family therapy.
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Why is there so much disconnect between public educators and education administrators?
#teaching seems like such a great career, and so does being an ed administrator, but with the modern-day "common core", "no child left behind" mentality, it ends up putting so much stress and pressure on teachers that does not translate into better student performance. What's worse is that...
How do social workers contribute to the development and wellbeing of people and society?
#social-work #psychology #social-worker #counseling #health #development
Is it possible to complete a psychology PhD under a faculty member in a different department?
I'm looking into psychology graduate programs, particularly looking for researchers who study sexuality/relationships. People in this area vary in their actual department - for example, some are in sociology, communications, medicine, social work, etc. which vary pretty drastically from psych...
How to handle having depression in a research career?
I'm looking to become a psychology researcher. I understand that research careers can be fairly stressful. However, I've also suffered from depression for a decade and expect I will still be dealing with it when I attain my career. How can I go about handling my illness while also successfully...
In what situation can you list a degree you're working on as your title?
For example, I'm applying to graduate school in psychology this semester. By the time I attend the graduate program, I will have completed my B.A. However, on my applications, should I list myself as "Alexandra C., B.A." or not? The only similar situation I can think of is people who have...
How to introduce yourself to a professor you want to study under in *grad school*?
I will be applying to Psychology Ph.D. programs this fall, and I was wondering how best to introduce myself to PIs I want to work with. For example: - What should I include in an email? - What should I say about myself? What should I say about them? - What questions do I need to ask them?...
What kind of transportation jobs involve psychology?
I am currently pursuing my bachelors in psychology and am interested in research. However, I also am really interested in transportation (Amtrak, light rail networks, public transportation companies, etc.). What kinds of jobs in transportation might relate to these type of transportation...
Is architecture a good major?
Things you can consider for this specific question... Are there many job opportunities in architecture? Is there a lot of room for growth in the field of architecture? If you majored in architecture, are you happy with your choice of major? I'm a CareerVillage staff member and I'm posting...
What can I do with a kinesiology major?
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Is neuroscience a good major?
Things you can consider for this specific question... Are there many job opportunities in neuroscience? Is there a lot of room for growth in the field of neuroscience? If you majored in neuroscience, are you happy with your choice of major? I'm a CareerVillage staff member and I'm posting...
Is advertising a good major?
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Is mechanical engineering a good major?
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Is geology a good major?
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What education is needed to become an architect?
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Education needed to become a personal trainer?
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