Alright, so I’ve been digging into this whole “BS in Psychology Pre-Counseling” thing, and let me tell you, it’s been a journey. I started out thinking, “Hey, I wanna help people, and psychology sounds cool.” So, I signed up for this bachelor’s program, not really knowing what I was getting myself into.
First off, the classes. Man, it was a lot of reading and studying. I learned about all these different theories and approaches to understanding people’s minds. Some of it was pretty interesting, like learning about how kids develop or why people act the way they do in groups. Some of it, well, let’s just say statistics wasn’t my favorite. But I powered through, took tons of notes, and did all the assignments.
Then came the practical part. This is where things got real. I did an internship at a local community center, which opened my eyes to a whole different side of things. I wasn’t just reading about problems in textbooks anymore; I was seeing them firsthand. I got to shadow some counselors and even lead a few group sessions under supervision. It was nerve-wracking but also incredibly rewarding. I learned how to really listen to people, ask the right questions, and provide support.
- Volunteering: I also volunteered at a crisis hotline, which was intense. It was tough hearing people’s struggles, but it also felt good to be there for them, even if it was just for a little while.
- Networking: I started going to these psychology club meetings on campus. It was cool to meet other students who were interested in the same stuff and hear from professionals in the field.
Through all of this, I realized that this pre-counseling path is definitely a lot of work, but it’s also pretty fulfilling. I’m still figuring out exactly what kind of counseling I want to do, but I’m getting a better idea with each experience. I’m getting the sense that this kind of major can set you up for a bunch of different paths related to mental health and social services.
Moving Forward
Right now, I’m focused on finishing strong and getting that degree. After that, who knows? Maybe grad school, maybe jumping straight into a job to get more experience. I’ve been looking into some online counseling programs too, which could be cool. The good thing is, it feels like there are options. It seems like you can do all sorts of things with this degree: therapy, social work, or even something in human resources.
So, yeah, that’s my story so far. It’s been a mix of challenges and rewards, but overall, I’m glad I decided to take this leap. I’m excited to see where this path takes me next, but for sure I have learned a lot about myself, and I feel like I have developed a set of skills that are needed in today’s world.
