I majored in Psychology in college. I was going to be a child psychologist.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker reveals an early academic interest in psychology and a career path aimed at helping children.
- In plain terms
- I studied psychology and planned to work with children.
- What can you take from it?
- Early career choices often reflect a desire to help others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do early interests shape our lives?
- What drives a choice to work with children?
Another view
Stated goals do not always align with eventual career outcomes.
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