Since I was young, I was starved to learn more about psychology. Part of it was from growing up in an abusive household. I wanted to understand why my family acted so irrationally. Another part of it was the mental health issues I and those around me struggled with. I wanted to prove such diseases really existed and how terrible they were. I sought out information through research, extracurriculars, volunteering, and even in reading the DSM-5. College has finally provided me with the learning opportunities I was eager for. I often find myself frustrated selected between classes to fit into my limited three year schedule, yet I’m determined to fill it with just as much content as a four year experience. I’ve participated in experiments and read through the entirety of my textbooks. I’ve talked to me professors and asked about their experiences. I’m exploring intern and volunteer positions, attending lectures, and participating in our psychology association club. …show more content…
The disreputability of the field is inexcusable and the consequences are that people are unable to get the help they need. Psychology is in desperate need of assistance and society is in desperate need for a proper mental healthcare system. While I’m fervent in my new found opportunities to learn, my ambitions have growth beyond mere curiosity. From my university experience, it is my aspiration to learn how best to improve my chosen field and people’s ability to receive help from it. This may be as a therapist, research, or in another way, but use of the resources and connections available to me will surely help me find the