Okay, so I’ve been thinking a lot about what I want to do after college, and I kept coming back to this idea of combining psychology and business. It just seems like such a cool mix, right? Understanding people’s minds and how businesses work – that’s powerful stuff. So, I decided to go for it and double major in both.
First things first, I talked to my academic advisor. We went through the requirements for both majors, and let me tell you, it was a lot. Lots of classes, some tough prerequisites, and I definitely had to plan things out carefully. We mapped out a four-year plan, semester by semester, to make sure I could fit everything in. It was like putting together a giant puzzle, but we did it.
Then, the real work began. I started taking classes for both majors. Psychology was fascinating – learning about why people do what they do, how they think, all that good stuff. Business classes were a different kind of challenge. I dug into accounting, finance, marketing… a whole new world for me. It was tough balancing both, I won’t lie.
I remember one semester, I had this killer combo of abnormal psychology, statistics, and microeconomics. Talk about a brain overload! I spent countless hours in the library, formed study groups with classmates, and drank way too much coffee. But hey, I got through it.
Juggling the workload
- Created a color-coded schedule to keep track of all my classes, assignments, and exams.
- Utilized every spare moment – even waiting for the bus became study time.
- Learned to say “no” to some social events so I could focus on my studies.
It wasn’t just about the classes, though. I wanted to get some real-world experience, too. So, I joined the Psychology Club and the Business Student Association on campus. I attended their meetings, networked with people, and even landed a summer internship at a marketing firm. That was a game-changer! I got to apply what I was learning in my classes to real projects. Pretty awesome feeling.
Now, I’m in my senior year, and it’s all coming together. I’m working on my senior thesis for psychology, which is about consumer behavior, and also taking some advanced business strategy classes. It’s still a lot of work, but I can see the finish line.
Looking back, choosing to double major in psychology and business was definitely the right decision for me. It’s been a wild ride, but I’ve learned so much, not just about psychology and business, but also about myself. I’ve pushed myself harder than I ever thought I could, and I’m coming out of it with a whole new set of skills and a clearer vision for my future. I feel like I can really do something great with this combination. And that’s a pretty good feeling. It was tough, a lot tougher than I thought it would be, but totally worth it. Totally.
