Psychology is the favourite science for students who want to get into the depths of human feelings. This is considered to be the science of mind and behaviour. More specifically, psychology wants to explore the way people think, act, and feel, by appealing to the emotional side of people.
Passion can lead students to choose this specialisation. It is not considered a difficult one, but it is not very easy to approach, as the theoretical elements of the discipline are combined with the practical ones.
After studying Psychology, students choose to specialise in a particular sub-field. Depending on their preference, they can choose between Biological Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Comparative Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Personality Psychology and many others.
Psychology is a great opportunity to get to know each other better and to get to know others. Thus, students who are looking to understanding human behaviour, feelings and mind gain an inside vision of what these notions really mean and what determines people to make certain decisions and act under different circumstances.
The employment rate among Psychology graduates has grown in recent years. Salaries are satisfactory, and young people can focus either on psychological services in schools, hospitals, treatment centres, clinics, depending on the specialisation chosen. Furthermore, Psychology graduates can integrate a career in social media, marketing, and advertising, as they understand best the reasons why people choose to make decisions according to what they see in real life.
In the four years of Bachelor studies, graduates acquire the necessary knowledge to practice Psychology, initially learning the underlying theoretical notions. These notions become an important starting point in their career, seeing later how practice blends very well with theory. It should be noted that on the labour market, students who hold a Bachelor’s degree are much more appreciated and have an advantage over those who follow simple courses.
A Master’s program usually lasts between 2 and 3 years, coming as a complement to the Bachelor’s courses. Master courses have a much more loaded curriculum and a great deal of information. A Doctoral program is dedicated to students who want to do research in Psychology in various institutes or to become teachers. This has a duration of between 5 and 7 years.
Overall, I had a great experience at the University of Guelph. The on campus food was terrific and the campus itself was beautiful. As a student with disability, I also received adequate support from University of Guelph counsellors who assisted me with time
View moreThe psych program is ok. A lot of professors don’t know how to teach and assignments can be repetitive and dull. But besides a few bad apples, Guelph as a campus and as a city is amazing and accommodations are great. However, a job opportunity in this program is slim in the undergrad. Most co op positions are not in the actual field and are highly competitive.
View moreHaving most of my university experience online due to the COVID-19 pandemic was a huge challenge. It was a barrier to in-depth learning and enjoyment of the content. With this said, some professors really stood out in making learning as interactive and enjoyable as possible. Even when the content was interesting, it was difficult to stay on track when there was no guidance from professors, and everything was for students to do on their own.
View moreI attended The University of Guelph for 5 years to pursue an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Neuroscience. It was the best experience not only for my academic career, but for my personal and professional growth. The support of the campus community, professors, and the multiple opportunities to get involved on campus made it feel like my home away from home!
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