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"I chose psychology as my major to be of service to people with drug and alcohol problems within the minimum security prison system. I see both psychology and sociology as a way of having an understanding this population." "I'm a volleyball player and I'm involved in lots of organizations, but I've always been interested in psychology and in particular interpreting people's behavior. I am not sure what career I will pursue but I am happy that the psychology department will lead me in the right direction." "I recently changed my major to Psychology and was immediately accepted by the staff and other psychology majors. I do not know exactly what I want to do with this major but I am excited to see where this experience leads me." "I am in psychology because I am intrigued by the way the human mind works. I want to get my PsyD or my PhD and pursue clinical psychology. I want to work in hospitals full time, and pursue a career as a mental health specialist." "I plan to use Psychology with the field of law. I plan to attend law school and then pursue my specific area of law as a legal- aid attorney. However if I decide to change my mind, then I would also might want to use Psychology as a criminologist. I would then need to attend graduate school in order for that to be possible." "Why psychology?: As I pursue my future career in law, I feel the discipline of psychology will assist me in understanding how and why people do the things they do. The ability to understand the mind and how it works will help me to ask better questions which will in turn make me a better lawyer..." "Psychology appeals to me because it enables those who are lost to find their way back!" "I am a psychology major and biology minor. When I graduate I want to go to medical school and eventually to join the military and help our soldiers who are returning home and the grieving families." "I am a double major in Psychology and Literature with a minor in Secondary Education. I love learning about the mind and how it works and I also enjoy writing and critiquing things. I can be a leader, but am also willing to take on duties that are given to me." "I love all of the professors in Catawba's psychology department. They are all so inviting and make classes a pleasurable experience. I have been interested in psychology since I was a young girl, and even at elementary school age I had visions of becoming a psychologist..." "My psychology major helped me understand people better, which is the basis of human interaction and behavior. This knowledge will help me in anything I do. My major also assisted me in developing and nurturing my personal relationship." "I love the Psychology Department here at Catawba because it feels like home. The classes are great, the professors are more than helpful, and the other students really form a close knit group. I know that I can always go to any one of my psychology professors and ask for their help or guidance and they'd be willing to help out." "I am interested in Psychology because I am fascinated with understanding how and why people function in every day life situations. My future goals are to attend Seminary or Divinity School to get my dual Masters in Counseling and Theology or my Masters in Divinity." "The psychology department made it easier for me to transfer and made me comfortable in the department as well as in the school. I think that the human mind and how it works is a fascinating field to study..." "This major helped me understand the way I, and other people, operate. Adam plans to pursue a Masters in metaphysics/parapsychology." "My psychology major has made me more effective and comfortable in social situations. I plan to use my dual psychology-politics major in my job search with the government (Department of State, FBI/CIA) or in pharmacology." "Through the guidance of the psychology department I grew socially, professionally, and intellectually. I was a research assistant at the Veteran's Administration hospital, and I worked with children in a local day care center. I also designed and executed my own research, and then presented the results at a regional conference..." "I'm Interested in Psychology because it's in my genes! In the future I wish to get to my Ph.D." "Psychology has helped me to better understand the people around me, which in turn enables me to work better with those people. I feel like I will be successful in any position that that requires working with the public. My two loves are kids and animals — I'd like to work for Faithful Friends..." "I like psychology because it's interesting and challenging, and I can meet other goals with that degree. I ultimately plan on moving on to graduate school in counseling and I think I got a really good foundation for that here!" "My psychology major gave me a foundation for my future, both for my career and my personal life. I feel empowered with the knowledge that I can look at situations from a different angle than many people. I also have a basis for my education in the future; I feel confident in my ability to succeed.." My courses in psychology gave me a better understanding not just of others, but of myself. By understanding the processes and behaviors that define our actions and interactions, it has become easier for me to understand and work with others. This knowledge will be of great service to me in my chosen occupation."

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