This thread is dedicated to all students of psychology at different levels ranging from undergraduate to postgradute.
In here we can share ideas on careers in psychology and how to fit in to the little job opportunities available in the country.
This thread will also give us the opportunity of sharing our various experiences of having to tell people why we chose/ choose to study psychology.
Above all the thread is help us become a better person by providing us with seasoned information courtesy of members.
Thanks.

signed in....... Psychology uniuyo final lap

@ Akjerry welcome on board. how is the academic work going?

Hello. I'm a graduate of psychology from O.O.U

@ kessyzee, you are welcome on board? feel free to share your experience as a student of psychology and future career prospect with psychology as a foundation.

kessyzee: Hello. I'm a graduate of psychology from O.O.U

Which set? I graduated from o.o.u - psy dept 2010 set

Hmnmnmnmmn......@Kessyzee and iampoar,I smell O.O.U reunion.its okay.

iampoar: Which set? I graduated from o.o.u - psy dept 2010 set

I'm 2011 set....where DEMOLA is our clas governor

Like seriously guys I really want know the main objective of this group...cos I'm relli looking forward to learning more from here.

kessyzee: I'm 2011 set....where DEMOLA is our clas governor

Okies. I'm d gov of our set.

@kessyzee,to buttress my initial /first post as regards the objective of this thread :
This group is supposed to be like a hub for students of psychology,proffessionals in psychology,practicing psychologist,interested individuals lookiing forward to a career in psychology e.t.c.
Here wecan ask questions,share ideas,notify ourselves of job opportunities outgrew that fits us.
moreso,this thread will help open our eyes to areas where we can fit into in the society and labourmarket.
All these will be achieved with the help of each and every one of us

Thank you.

Alright people,here is quick test for us all.
How do you explain am "individual" who results to a physical attack when he/ she agitated, vexed or stressed out.

shazy: Alright people,here is quick test for us all.
How do you explain am "individual" who results to a physical attack when he/ she agitated, vexed or stressed out.

mmmmmm.....I'd say the individual is frustrated by pressure of life....or it has been a way of protecting him or herself in the past and has become a way of life.

A welcome idea indeed. It's quite unfortunate that a pertinent and interesting field like psychology is fledgling in this country. I believe this forum can provide a spring board to foster discussion on issues in psychology with particular reference to contemporary issues in psychology.

@xpizzy,welcome on board.its a known fact that people pay little or no attention to the course psychology as interesting as it is.but I would say that's majorly due to lack of information.
I can still remember clearly how I as aperson felt,and the funny comments I made when I was to put in for psychology in the university.But today I would take back those comments over again.
Together we will promote psychology.
Thank you.

Am proud to be a graduate of psychology from O.A.U. Ile-Ife. I remain Loyal to everyone!

@derespect,you are welcome on board.do its fryday (TGIF).Do have a wonderful weekend.

MY PSYCHOLOGYEXPERIENCE.
In my discussion with a couple of people who studied or are studying psychology,I understand that we tend to receive similar treatment from people who have little or no idea about the field.
Written below is usually the trend of discussion.
People: so what did you study/what are you studying?
Me: Psychology
people: silent,give a surprising remark or they just roll their eyeballs.
Me: Expecting the next question because surely they will have something to ask
People:Okay.....tell me what I am thinking right now
2,Why psychology all courses?
3,How do you fit in the labour market...like which industry/organisation can you get a job............
And the list of question goes on and on,then they regard you like some superbeing who is supposed to know more than the physical and if you dont God help you.
That's it peeps,share your psychology experience ( on campus,job market,family,etc.)

shazy: MY PSYCHOLOGYEXPERIENCE.
In my discussion with a couple of people who studied or are studying psychology,I understand that we tend to receive similar treatment from people who have little or no idea about the field.
Written below is usually the trend of discussion.
People: so what did you study/what are you studying?
Me: Psychology
people: silent,give a surprising remark or they just roll their eyeballs.
Me: Expecting the next question because surely they will have something to ask
People:Okay.....tell me what I am thinking right now
2,Why psychology all courses?
3,How do you fit in the labour market...like which industry/organisation can you get a job............
And the list of question goes on and on,then they regard you like some superbeing who is supposed to know more than the physical and if you dont God help you.
That's it peeps,share your psychology experience ( on campus,job market,family,etc.)

Exactly desame questions they ask u is wat dey usually ask me as well...

Cool thread. Am thinking of doing my masters in Educational psychology or counselling psychology. Haven't decided yet but am on board this thread

I remember wen I was in year 1, d times I would visit d library only to end up reading psychology and sociology materials instead of my books. I enjoyed dem! Ok, a corper in ma second schl once sed hez going for msc clinical psychology, interesting.

@jultee,take your time,think it through and settle for that one that interest you the most considering the one that you feel will bring out the best in you.all the best.
@Sisiafrika,I had a similar experience in year one which was when I visited the library the most to check out varieties of books.

Please i am a lawyer who is looking forward to getting masters degree in psychology.Any advice will b greatly appreciated . thanks

shazy: @xpizzy,welcome on board.its a known fact that people pay little or no attention to the course psychology as interesting as it is.but I would say that's majorly due to lack of information.
I can still remember clearly how I as aperson felt,and the funny comments I made when I was to put in for psychology in the university.But today I would take back those comments over again.
Together we will promote psychology.
Thank you.

You are welcome maam

shazy: MY PSYCHOLOGYEXPERIENCE.
In my discussion with a couple of people who studied or are studying psychology,I understand that we tend to receive similar treatment from people who have little or no idea about the field.
Written below is usually the trend of discussion.
People: so what did you study/what are you studying?
Me: Psychology
people: silent,give a surprising remark or they just roll their eyeballs.
Me: Expecting the next question because surely they will have something to ask
People:Okay.....tell me what I am thinking right now
2,Why psychology all courses?
3,How do you fit in the labour market...like which industry/organisation can you get a job............
And the list of question goes on and on,then they regard you like some superbeing who is supposed to know more than the physical and if you dont God help you.
That's it peeps,share your psychology experience ( on campus,job market,family,etc.)

It is unfortunate that even some people that you hold in high esteem are suffering from selective myopia. Asking how you fit into the Nigerian labour market in this age is nothing short of a silly question. I studied psychology and am now a Qualified Accountant although with great bias for Psych. I think undergraduates especially departmental associations have a duty to sell this discipline to students in secondary school. If we had a thriving Psychology discipline in this country, we probably would be better off.

klassic: Please i am a lawyer who is looking forward to getting masters degree in psychology.Any advice will b greatly appreciated . thanks

U can get ur masters in criminology or forensic psychology. It will greatly help ur career. I bet u.

Hello everyone.Its a beautiful rainy monday morning.still wish us all a funfilled/fulfilling week ahead.


...........so this week,I will like us to drop a line on how we have been faring in the labourmarket.especially with a degree in psychology.how do the employers react to that? do they feel you cant fit in or do they give you that sorry.....we have no space for you at the moment?


.......some have the believe that you cant get a job or a real good job in Nigeria with just a degree in psychology except you go further to Masters etc. so how TRUE is that? knowing that its not everyone that has the resources to start a masters program immediately, where and how then do we find a job with a degree in psychology to kickstart our careers.

Thanks ! But who prefer human and marketing psychology . Dont know if they have it in Nigeria or if good alternative is available.I am building a career part along Corporate management part that has little or nothing to do with court. I am taking MBA as my first choice but need a good alternative . I am a member of NIM and currently preparing for CIPM & ICSAN.I need something that deals on human and marketing management. Thanks.

derespect:


U can get ur masters in criminology or forensic psychology. It will greatly help ur career. I bet u.

klassic: Thanks ! But who prefer human and marketing psychology . Dont know if they have it in Nigeria or if good alternative is available.I am building a career part along Corporate management part that has little or nothing to do with court. I am taking MBA as my first choice but need a good alternative . I am a member of NIM and currently preparing for CIPM & ICSAN.I need something that deals on human and marketing management. Thanks.

Am not sure if dat is available here in Nigeria but u can go for Masters in managerial psychology. I think OAU offers dat.

Thanks, I am grateful. I will check and get back sir..

Excited to find this thread. Good day colleagues. I'm a graduate of Psychology from AAUA 2012 set.

Excited to find this thread. Good day great behaviourists. I'm a graduate of Psychology from AAUA 2012 set.