Is College Right for You in 2025 (Psychology Majors)?

Описание: Please read the pinned comment, as it has more context on some important thoughts around this topic.

Life is getting harder for countless people. Between rising living and tuition costs, a brutal job market, a loneliness epidemic, and a world full of uncertainty, many people are continuing to question whether college is still worth it, especially for psychology majors. My thinking is that “Is college a scam?” isn’t the best question to ask. It’s an incomplete question because it doesn’t account for everyone’s unique situation. A better potential question might be: “Is college the right move for ME, and why or why not?”

In this video, I break down the pros and cons of going to college in 2025. I also share some of my story with going the college route with psychology, paying off my loans, what it’s done for my career, why it worked for me, and why it might not be for everyone.

If you’re a psychology major, this one is definitely for you. Thanks for watching!

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Time stamps:
0:00 – Intro
1:09 – Stats/research on the ROI for college
2:03 – Specialize to improve your odds
3:08 – Reasons to NOT go to college
3:13 – Taking on debt
5:17 – What worked for me to pay off school
6:29 – Pleasing your parents/others
8:21 – No purpose or direction in life
8:50 – Resource to help you reveal your purpose
9:53 – Other tips for purpose
10:25 – Unsure of desired career path
11:23 – Tips for clarity on a career path
12:39 – What worked for me to learn about my career path
14:57 – Making friends
16:06 – What helped me make friends long-term
17:16 – Reasons to GO to college
17:21 – Pursuing a STEM career
18:19 – You know what you want and a degree is required
19:05 – Free work, networking, being curious, and thinking critically/different
20:42 – You have the time, money, and interest
21:35 – Company will pay for school/support you
22:22 – Summarizing my thoughts on the topic
25:20 – General job tips, psychology considerations, etc.
27:24 – The job market sucks for most people
28:29 – How to actually build a good resume
30:26 – Applicant tracking systems
31:02 – Reaching out and being proactive
31:53 – Custom cover letter ideas
33:05 – Leveraging what you have as a psychology major to move forward
34:41 – Start the passion project (there’s never a “perfect” time, so just go)
35:32 – Closing thoughts and gratitude
36:34 – Outro

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Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. All thoughts expressed are my own opinion based on research and science and do not reflect the opinion of any institution I am involved with. This video is not intended to provide any formal diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice of any kind. All information should not be taken as customized, individual coaching and this content is not a substitute for formal therapy/advice with a health/wellness professional. If anyone needs help immediately, you should take one of the following actions:
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