Studying Psychology as a 29 Y.O Man
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Hello Hello,
I’m a Business Major Bachelor graduate with a concentration in Marketing. Throughout my studies, I never took any psychology-related classes.
Psychology has always interested me since I was younger, but for different reasons, I did not pursue it at the time, which I now regret. I genuinely enjoy understanding how the human mind works, and I really like to help people on an emotional level.
My main question is fairly straightforward: are there any current or former students here who went through a similar career change? Whether through a conversion Master’s in the UK or by starting over from scratch.
I’m skeptical about the conversion Master’s route because it costs a fortune, especially since I live in a developing country. On top of that, the degree alone is not enough to practice clinically; you still need years of further study and supervised work before becoming a clinical psychologist. To afford it, I would need to take out a bank loan with high interest rates, which feels extremely risky.
On the other hand, starting from scratch seems financially safer. I could enroll in a public university either in my country or abroad. Public education here is free, but unfortunately the quality is not always ideal: weaker course material, limited infrastructure, and fewer opportunities overall. Still, the full program only takes around five years, without requiring a PhD.
I’ve also explored some European universities with relatively low tuition fees for international students. My plan would probably involve taking a loan to cover the first 6-12 months and then working my ass off to cover the expenses.
The truth is that I don’t enjoy my current job, and I’m not particularly interested in other careers related to my degree either. However, I am financially independent, so the idea of going into debt and having pasta and eggs as my main dishes again for several years scares the shit out of me.
At the same time, I understand that meaningful career changes require sacrifices, and I’m willing to make them. I just don’t want to rush into a decision I might regret later. I’m even considering giving myself another year to reflect, save money, and plan things properly before making a move.
I’d genuinely appreciate any advice, experiences, or honest opinions. Thank you for taking the time to read this. XO