What are your opinions on getting an online psychology degree?
Hey everyone. I’m 20 years old, and after spending the last three years without education because of the ban on girls’ education in my country, I finally want to join a university somehow and continue my studies.
My original dream was to study medicine and eventually become a neurosurgeon. But because of the political situation in my country and the restrictions placed on girls, I can’t really attend university normally. I also can’t leave the country alone because of my circumstances and culture, so online education is basically my only option right now.
For the past few years, I’ve struggled a lot mentally and emotionally, and I lost motivation for my future for a long time. Recently though, I finally decided that I still want to build a future for myself instead of completely giving up on education.
Psychology is something I genuinely care about, especially because of my own experiences, so I started considering an online bachelor’s degree in psychology. But I honestly don’t know what to expect from it.
Is getting an online psychology degree actually worth it? Should I seriously start researching accredited universities and have hope for this path, or is the degree likely to be useless in reality? What opportunities can it realistically lead to, especially remotely or internationally, and what should I not expect from it?
I’m asking because online study is my only realistic option right now, and if it truly leads nowhere, I’ll probably end up giving up on studying altogether. I would really appreciate honest advice.