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JQuinton comments on Open thread, 18-24 March 2014 - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: JQuinton 23 March 2014 09:57:51PM 1 point [-]

I'm contemplating going to grad school for psychology.

I'd really like to focus on the psychology of religion, but there are other areas of psychology that I find interesting too (e.g. evolutionary psychology).

I don't have a background in psychology; I took one intro course in undergrad to fulfill a requirement for my bachelor's in IT. I do read a lot of pop-sci about psychology.

Anyone have any advice for me going forward?

Comment author: Lumifer 23 March 2014 10:10:30PM 3 points [-]

Think about how will you earn your living. Who will pay you money, for what, and how much? In particular, consider that under the assumption that you will NOT be able to get a tenured position in academia.

Comment author: JQuinton 24 March 2014 01:20:57PM 0 points [-]

Yes... I've been reading up on all of the horror stories of adjunct professors...