I have a big fat fork in the road.. and I need some advice please. I would love to be psychologist and help people who want more satisfaction from life, but on the other hand, I would love to do something really creative and pursue art. Ever since I was little I loved to draw and have gotten many complements on my "natural, or God given talent". That's what some have told me anyway.. but I don't know. As much as I love art it seems unsteady and I always have to give it my full attention. I also want to really help people who feel trapped or even suicidal (because there's nothing that I feel more strongly for). I love people and I hate to see them feel helpless and alone. But I feel if I somehow did both it wouldn't work out. Like each I need to dedicate all my time too... any suggestions? Thanks... :] (Oh I'm a freshman in college btw.. so I'd like to figure it out soon).
2007-03-23 18:29:31 · 8 answers · asked by genuine♥ 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Why not art therapy?
2007-03-23 18:38:30 · answer #1 · answered by Zoinks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi: I am also interested in Psychology and Art. I am working toward my B.A. in Psych. The way I appoached the dilema of choosing a major, I looked at the course work in the majors I was interested in. As for me, I found that I was much more interested in the Psych. course work. The university I was attending has an excellent art department. But for me it would take the "fun" out of art for me. Art is a hobby for me, and maybe someday a part-time money maker. Another thing that helped me was; I went to the career center on my campus, and did some reseach on both careers. My university offered a course in careers in Psychology, that was very informational. Lastly, be encouraged you have a year, or so, before you have to declare a major.
God Bless,
S. Roberts
Southern OR.
2007-03-23 18:45:55 · answer #2 · answered by suzettelessard 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you looked into Occupational Therapy? I have also heard of art therapy used to reach out to people. Occupational Therapy may be a path to pursue-with your minor in Art---use them both. Ooops the fellow just before me was posting much of the same idea.
2007-03-23 18:41:13 · answer #3 · answered by pythonsqeez4u70 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
being an artist is a lifetime career. . .usually artists marry people who can support them, there is a slim chance that an artist will make a lot of money. . .a psychologist you can meet a lot of "cool" people, it is a fun, but stressful job which makes a lot of money. . .so it is all up to you, do you want to follow a passion for the rest of your life or do you want to help others reach their their goals??
2007-03-23 18:35:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps art therapy would be the way for you to go...one of my fellow psychology majors at school is going this route.
2007-03-23 18:38:15 · answer #5 · answered by Sunidaze 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why have others change the road of life when you are in the drivers seat of your very own Ferarri? THROW those hitchhikers out and STAB them with PITCHFORKS! Choose both!!!
2007-03-23 18:37:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alright,first of all i would take art because its faster and more of a inportant talent the other one is for studys ,important but
art can make you importent and oh yeah your a sexy hot babe chic
2007-03-23 18:44:58 · answer #7 · answered by SlimEagle S 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think you are way to young to choose..go to school and take both classes...you will know as time goes by
2007-03-23 18:35:23 · answer #8 · answered by Olive 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋