So here’s my journey of Psychology.
In January 2017 TMNP conducted an IQ test for our school. I was just unaware of all the modules and just thinking that it’s just a test to check your aptitude or a journal survey for their particular organisation. After few months I got our results and got to know that I am a higher IQ person (above 99 percentile).As the whole field was unknown for me I was unable to trust all things. But when they started attending their sessions we got to know all things. There were 12 nurturing program and the counselling session was one of them. When I get counselled by my mentor that was really turning point of my career. Before it I was aiming to get enrol for deafens especially for the air force. As there is lack of physical fitness I was unable to draw the whole picture about it and very soon it got off from my career perspective. But as the counselling session changed my entire emotional wellbeing, it may overwhelming at this stage, but it was really very important for me at that time even for today too. That time I thought, if one session can change me like this, it is definitely helpful to those who are in mental trouble. I was in such environment where mental health is not getting more importance. After counselling session I was really amazed with my thoughts .I was very image conscious person, very strict about the rules (it was like, if they harm me still I must follow them.)There was no one to whom I share my problems genuinely. Not even my parent and friends. I got so many good solutions for it in the counselling session. Implementation of those guidelines helped me a lot. And that’s the time where I got curious about psychological things/wellbeing. As I was in same Junior college with science stream I was unable to take psychology as a subject. Parental pressure or teacher’s pressure made me to do so. Now I am in studying in first year for Bachelor of Arts with the subject psychology and going to do specialisation in it till MA (for sure).I want to do PHD but let’s see what happens with it. That time I was sure for counselling psychology but now I am getting a little bit confused for the further specialisation. For that I am trying to figure out my interest by interning in different mental health organisations.
Gurleen Kaur December 12, 2020 4:24 pm
Hey, would love to know where you are interning. I’m a ba hons psychology 2nd year. Would help me a lot too. All the best!!
Gauri Kakar December 12, 2020 4:29 pm
@radha Wow, I am really glad you found your passion! Choosing specialisations can always be a tough task, but the more experience you gain, you might actually find what interests you the most. All the best for your future, thank you so much for sharing your experience:)
R.Aishwarya December 12, 2020 6:56 pm
Great to know you are pursuing your passion. Wishes for you to learn more about yourself like you did. All the best.
Mrunmayee Kulkarni December 12, 2020 9:34 pm
@radha life has always been about surprises and one such surprise for you was your IQ test . But i m glad you could finally find your passion and pursue it ! All the best to you
Jiniya Chakraborty December 12, 2020 10:56 pm
@radha Your story really shows how aptitude and IQ tests help to figure out our career choices. This will inspire many to trust the process and further take the right decisions. Also, all the best to find a specialization but psychology is a great field wherein you can work in diverse fields irrespective of your specialization. 🤗
Shraddha S. Kambli December 12, 2020 11:20 pm
@radha hey! It's great to know that you're chasing your interests. Stay positive and never give up. And you'll definitely figure out which subject in this field is of your interest as you study further. Good luck ❤
Prerna Dash December 12, 2020 11:30 pm
@radha your story is impressive, psychology makes a huge difference in lives of people and helps them cope up with all sorts of problems in life. May you succeed in life and achieve what you want.
Kritika Bhair December 13, 2020 12:01 am
@radha heyyy glad to hear you opted for psychology finally
Hope you pursue PhD in the same too
Also you are doing great by interning in various organisations it will give you broader outlook about every field
Choose one of your interest though every field is interesting...
Good luck!!
Aparna Jayachandran December 13, 2020 1:08 pm
Heyy!! good to see that psych has such a good impact on you. I hope you choose your intrested specialisation and topic for PHD. Good luck!!
Saumya Srivastava December 14, 2020 9:32 am
Career counselling sessions in school are an absolute boon and to think that even that is conducted by psychologists! Even I was able to switch from science to humanities although with maths only after my parents attended one such session with me. Best of luck to you for your future!
Aleesha Joykutty December 14, 2020 10:24 am
It was nice hearing your story. Lots of love and happiness to you. More power to you.☺️☺️☺️
Poojitha December 15, 2020 1:20 am
I hope you find what your aim is. And congratulations on taking psychology it will help you alot. All the best.
Its so nice to hear about your experience, I had a similar experience with a really good school counsellor as well! It really can be very inspiring, I hope you find your field of interest in psychology (I'm still seeking too) and its nice to hear about how you've made use of internships to help expand your exposure to the subject and those in the field. All the best!
Parishree Pandya December 12, 2020 5:49 pm
@janhavisiyer it's a bit tricky in the beginning to decide which field you want to specialise in. I was in the same dilemma until few months ago but I'm sure you'll know where you want to go once you have reached that point.
wow that's really nice of you to share your story! if one session can change your life, imagine how many lives you can change! all the best to you!
Most of us have similar experience. It's great to know yours. I really liked it Looking forward to hear more from you 😀
Shobha December 12, 2020 4:29 pm
@sreerekhakzenith umm I really like your story and well said ♥️keep the good work going all the best
It was nice to hear your experience.
Thank you for sharing your journey. I am sure you will find your way, it is often confusing cause there are so many specialisations, most of it we aren't even aware but hope you are able to figure it out as well.
Hey Neha! Reading what you wrote makes me happy. The slightest and most unexpected things can often assist you in making the greatest decisions in life sometimes. I mean, reading this, you won't believe my decision to take up Psychology as a career was because of someone I randomly met in train after my 12th boards. Silly how surprising life can be. I like the fact that you're determined to do Master's. I wish you the best!
It's great to read your story ! God bless❤️
You were lucky enough to get such counselling classes where you could introspect. I think we need such counselling session in schools a lot as the buds can be nurtured well. It as nice reading your experience!
Hey, first of, that was a very beautiful story, and something I'm sure most of us could connect to, because it isn't always easy to follow your passion due to the hurdles we face. Its always tough in the beginning as sometimes we're not sure what we want and how to achieve it, but I'm so glad you stayed put. And it's even more great to hear about the counseling sessions you received which helped you realize where you want to be. Hope you celebrate your achievements and failures too, all the best!🍃
Thinker/ Dreamer/ Believer
Hello. It's a beautiful story. Though in confusion trust me research works the best. Collect as much information as you can and read s much possible relating to the field of interest. You will do great in the field you choose. It might be little tough in the beginning but you will pass it like you did in the past. All the very best. Don't worry about failures , they help us grow. focus on learning. 😀
I’m happy , you were able to find out your true interests . Now amalgamate your unrest with handwork ans see the fruit you reap ,!
It's amazing to have you here! We have very similar goals and I'd wish you nothing but the best ahead. I applaud you having such strong willpower. All the best!!
