I have been in college for two years now, and I can easily say that I am glad I chose Psychology as my major. Not only will Psychology open up several career choices for you, but it also helps you go on about your daily life. Your professors show you how to create your own study, AND they present theories and techniques that help you communicate with yourself and others better. Essentially, it is a win-win to major in Psychology.
1. You become the therapist of your friend group.
You didn't ask to be, it just happens, but you love it! You may become a therapist one day, so you're off to a great start!
2. Taking sides in an argument is impossible for you.
Your friend steals one of your other friend's fries, and tries to steal it back, but knocks their drink over. Meanwhile you just sit there and watch them, you know they are both in the wrong, and you don't bother to say anything.
3. You over-analyze EVERYTHING
When you're stressed, you can't help but figure out the deeper meaning to it, you know it's more than just that exam you have tomorrow.4. You are applying theories to everything that happens in your life
I believe that I am terrible at math, and thankfully I got my math requirement out of the way as a Freshman. I have noticed that my grade in my math class has dropped since I have convinced myself more and more that I am bad at it. This is called the self-fulfilling prophecy, the more you say it, the more you believe it's true.
5. Self-care is second nature to you
You know that mental health is just as important as physical health. You treat your sadness as if you have the flu. You may even have a self-care board on Pinterest (If you don't, I totally recommend you make one!). One project that is popular on Pinterest is the self-care box! Learn how to make one here!
6. You love people-watching!
As creepy as it sounds, it is very fascinating to hear about other people's lives when you're in public. You like to hear their stories, or that big problem they have. My classmates used to give me so much crap for doing this growing up, but thankfully my psych friends are totally cool with it!
7. You manage get your way with your parents
Odds are you've tried the foot-in-the door technique, or the low-ball. The foot-in-the-door technique is when you make a ridiculous request, but then give your actual request so that it sounds more sensible. For example, you want to study abroad just for a little bit. You would first ask to go for a whole semster, then ask to go for three weeks instead. Three weeks sounds better compared to three months, right? The Low-Ball is the other way around, you ask for three weeks abroad, and then request the whole semester. This technique gets your parents warmed up first.
8. Everyone thinks you're That's So Raven
Oh you're a Psych major? So you're like a psychic. Haha, no. I don't have any magical powers. I'm just a college student like you, ... but with an awesome major. But seriously, I have no idea what you're thinking, and I don't think that's covered in the curriculum.
9. When you see a depressing Facebook status, odds are you message that person to make sure they're okay.
Not all heroes wear capes. You know you can't cure your friends, but having another person to talk to goes a long way. And of course, when you're feeling down, you know your classmates got your back. That is because Psych majors always stick together!
