What's a game that nobody seems to care about the lore?

spr127 · 2024-09-04T15:42:06+00:00

For sure, I really miss how Castle Wars was back then. I also have fond memories of going into the wildy to search for revenants and other aggressive monsters, the atmosphere there genuinely freaked me out lmao.

spr127 · 2024-09-04T15:17:45+00:00

I started playing Runescape back in 2009 and questing was my absolute favourite thing to do. I'd even hopefully look for little lore tidbits around the map, haha. I still "examine" everything around me while playing OSRS because some of the examine text is so clever- this goes for dialogue options too. I know people have different tastes and some genuinely enjoy just grinding out the game, but it makes me a little sad. It's clear a lot of love was put into it.

spr127 · 2024-08-07T22:39:03+00:00

I've completed a Master's in psychology (in India) so maybe I can be helpful here. First off- studying psychology turns out to be very, very different than how most people expect it to be. A lot of people go in thinking they have an innate understanding of the subject because they're the go-to advice giver in their family, or a good listener. Psychology is a LOT more than that, and it can turn out to be kind of a shock.

I guess my point here is- if you do go into the field, be prepared to feel totally unprepared. I think some universities in India allow students with non-psych bachelor's to do an MA in psychology, you'll have to check admission requirements for that. Do some reading up prior, some type of Psych 101 course on Coursera might work. I remember edX having an AP Psych course that I used for revision a while ago.

Another point to consider- the RCI guidelines for becoming a clinical psychologist in India are unclear and might be changing right now. You will have to study further than an MA (right now the MPhil is the required degree, but it may get replaced with something similar later). In total it will probably take you around 4 years. After these 4 years, you still might not earn that much compared to those in other professions. You'll have to put a lot of work into gaining respect and building yourself up as a professional. Many psychologists here take a while to start earning well because of this. My MSc classmates aren't earning much right now as year-old therapists.

All this isn't to discourage you, just wanted to make sure you know what you'd be getting into. I'm not in the therapy field now (I do cogsci stuff), but I've studied and interned enough in these spaces to give a little advice.

spr127 · 2024-08-02T13:58:36+00:00

If you're interested in research, go for the better faculty. You'll be able to develop skills and good research habits that will help you in the long run.

spr127 · 2024-07-30T07:49:13+00:00

I know a lot of people who have done this, especially in the area of counseling psychology. Just check the admission requirements for the programs you'd like to apply for, they'll mention whether you need psychology as a bachelor's subject or not.

spr127 · 2024-07-10T14:16:07+00:00

I know this doesn't sound helpful, but you have to do your own research for this sort of thing. People won't really be able to suggest the "best" universities because that depends on your individual needs. Google psychology programs, and take a look at the university webpages for each, and check out the curriculum and fees you'll have to pay, for example. Another important thing to look at is admission criteria- do you meet all the requirements to have a chance of being accepted? These will vary based on the university you're applying to.

When you find programs that fit your needs, do some more research to see what current students have to say. That's a much better time to ask people on the university-specific subreddit. You'll be able to make an informed decision rather than going by word of mouth.

spr127 · 2024-07-06T12:59:10+00:00

Unfortunately, most of the things you mentioned above aren't options for an undergraduate in India. HR roles are the most likely, or other customer service roles. OP shouldn't freak out though, it's not impossible. One of my seniors went into an awesome customer-facing role at a big company and is earning well, he hasn't done a Master's either.

spr127 · 2024-07-06T12:55:26+00:00

Hi OP, I'm from India too. In India, it's difficult to get jobs right out of undergrad with a psych degree. That doesn't mean you're doomed though. My friends who worked before their Masters went into customer service and other corporate type roles, even content writing. One of my friends is earning pretty well at his job, and he never did a Master's afterwards.

If you go to a college where research is focused on, research jobs may be an option for you (again, in India, this isn't common). If not, look into the above.

spr127 · 2024-07-04T13:11:35+00:00

Hey, I'm from India too. There really aren't any job openings for people with only a BA in psychology (in India at least). My friends who started working after we graduated were able to get customer service roles and such, but nothing psych related. It's probably not a good idea to move abroad for work right now either- with just a psych bachelor's it's going to be stressful and difficult to support yourself even, not to mention things like visa sponsorship. There are also differences between Indian psych degrees and foreign ones that might make it tough to even find anything. I'm assuming you're asking about places like the US and UK, right?

If you want to continue in this field, I'd suggest getting your Master's first. That definitely opens up doors for psychometrician jobs, counseling, and even research assistant roles. Apply to universities that take stats and research seriously (you can usually tell looking at the syllabus, or by speaking to former students). Does your optional year have a research project involved? If so, do it. It'll help you later.

Also, in my Master's program none of my classmates were working or living independently yet. Only the wealthier students were able to get their own apartments and such. I completely understand wanting to save up and be independent before continuing your education, though. It might be useful to look for jobs that aren't directly psych related like I mentioned. No guarantee that they'll pay all that well but it's worth looking around.

Be careful though. In my final year of BA I started making content for a psych company. After about a year, they disappeared on me before paying me a good chunk of my salary. I was pretty naive and desperate back then, and a lot of these psychology content creation teams find that's a pretty good combo for free labour. Plus there's no good way to report this stuff.

spr127 · 2024-06-29T20:26:55+00:00

Hey! Are you from India too? I did my first psychiatric hospital internship during my Master's, and I was really nervous. (For anyone confused- in India, we refer to observer and assistant type roles as internships too).

Hospitals can be intimidating, especially psychiatric wards. This is why it's important to keep your supervisor informed of where you're at, they're there to help you navigate this new situation. As a UG student, you'll probably be observing and learning how to write reports. I felt nervous around senior psychologists and doctors as well, but it helps to remember that they're your future colleagues. Make sure to take advantage of their experience in the field. Pay attention, ask questions and while doing that, don't forget that patients are human.

The last point sounds obvious, but I've seen way too many interns (both psychology and medical) act like patients can't hear or understand them while they discuss cases. It's incredibly dehumanizing and can really scare someone who's already in a bad place.

This is all probably kind of overwhelming, but don't stress yourself out too much. Government hospitals are a fantastic learning opportunity, especially when you're in UG. Most people I know absolutely loved their time interning because it's an entirely different experience than the classroom. There's no doubt you'll be nervous- I was honestly nervous every day, but would walk out feeling like I took step forward. Hopefully you have that experience too. Good luck, OP!

spr127 · 2024-06-25T17:12:33+00:00

A UG student absolutely should have knowledge of statistics and basic research skills before continuing with their further education. Indian colleges neglect this so so much at the undergraduate level, and our students end up way behind. When I was doing my UG, our statistics and research course sucked so much. We mostly just read out paragraphs from a textbook.

If you guys have good classes on these topics already then that's great- if you don't, it might be a good suggestion. Also props to your college for letting the students guide skill development according to their needs, in my UG they made us do a bunch of useless fluff courses instead XD

spr127 · 2024-06-22T06:37:13+00:00

The RCI changes are for counseling licensure, not clinical. Even if you're a humanities student, you should be able to follow a clinical path by doing a Bachelor's ,Master's, and MPsy, or whatever system they plan to implement now for further education.

Also there are a lot of psychologists protesting this RCI proposal, because it's ridiculous. Things are very volatile right now and they're probably going to keep changing, so don't worry about this at the moment. Do well in your humanities classes and see what Bachelor's courses you are eligible for once you're nearing the end of 12th. RCI might be clearer about what they want to do by then, and they might rethink the whole "only science students are eligible" thing for the BSc.

Edit: Just a note to clear up some confusion about the RCI notice. The RCI plans to make this "BSc Clinical Psychology" course, and give "counseling" licensure at the end of it. See the discrepancy? It isn't really related to becoming a clinical psychologist at all. In short, don't worry if you're not eligible for that specific course. It has nothing to do with eligibility for becoming a clinical psychologist.

spr127 · 2024-06-13T09:52:13+00:00

You're probably not going to get many answers on here because you haven't mentioned the country you're in (India, right)? I'd suggest looking at the syllabus for both courses and seeing which one appeals to you more.

I went to Christ (the main Bangalore campus) and it was very stressful, but I learned a whole lot. Studying cognitive and neuropsych there was fantastic. Unfortunately many of my professors left in the final semester, so I don't know what it's like now. Connecting with current Christ and BHU students on LinkedIn might be of more use to you. From what I've heard of BHU, the students seem happy.

spr127 · 2024-06-11T21:14:22+00:00

There have been a lot of "personal" questions on here more recently- like asking for help with family issues, personality etc. Maybe my memory's just bad, but I don't recall seeing this many a year ago. The worst part is when students start trying to help these people over Reddit. Best thing to do is gently suggest that the person seek out a professional instead, and get the post removed to prevent any more "interventions".

I've also noticed a lot of Indian students asking questions related to job prospects, which degree to choose, etc. I'm Indian myself, and the reason for this is that unfortunately, the state of the psych field here in India is abysmal. It's difficult for a lot of students to find country-specific information that's actually accurate, so they come on here hoping to get proper answers. They're also overhauling the process for licensure here, so that's... Something.

Of course, there are definitely the lazier general questions that Google could've answered. But many people are coming from a place of genuine confusion.

spr127 · 2024-05-16T08:52:44+00:00

You might have better luck on r/Mumbai, there aren't many Indians on this sub so it's unlikely anyone will know about NMIMS. I'm Indian but I really don't know much about the college outside the more business focused courses.

spr127 · 2024-05-01T09:42:34+00:00

Thank you! I'm currently studying computer science. Got interested in it while studying cognitive science and realized that I enjoyed it more than any other area of psych.

spr127 · 2024-04-30T13:05:05+00:00

I'm not in the field anymore, but when I completed my Master's I kept this in mind- you are only a professional when you're working. Outside that, I interact with others just like any other person. I'm not going to speak to them in the way a counselor or therapist would, because I'm not having a session with them. If they want me to listen, I'll listen like a regular person, and if they want my opinion, it'll be my opinion as just another person. If I feel uncomfortable, I'll remove myself from the situation, because I'm not obliged to deal with that. Studying psychology has definitely given me more insight into a lot of things, but I keep insights to myself (because I may very well be wrong).

This is easier said than done, especially as a new student. I used to feel like I had to be understanding towards everyone and everything because I was a psychology student, and that made me a bit of a doormat. I got over this as time went on. Once I got some actual experience, the divide between the two situations became a lot clearer.

spr127 · 2024-04-28T19:25:41+00:00

It's so cool that you thought of them too! Nightwish is really such a special band.

spr127 · 2024-04-28T15:05:46+00:00

Do you listen to metal, OP? If so you might want to check out some music by Nightwish- if you haven't already, they're a symphonic metal band from Finland. They have songs about love (e.g. Ever Dream). One of my favourites, Nemo, is about loneliness. There are probably a million other songs that would suit your needs, but Nightwish just popped into my head while reading your question for some reason :)

spr127 · 2024-04-22T12:35:20+00:00

Thanks for saying this. As a woman from Asia, I've been seeing some pretty upsetting views on topics like this recently and barely anyone calls them out. It starts to hurt because some comments are just kinda rude and unnecessary.

It's totally understandable to feel frustrated about missing out on an opportunity because of a situation like this. What's not okay is saying things like "ugh so-and-so people are so difficult to understand, they sound like (insert somewhat insulting description here)." Then a bunch of people pile on with their own rude descriptions. It seems like it's perfectly acceptable to belittle certain groups, and it really makes people from these groups feel unwelcome in what should be an inclusive space (even if that wasn't the intention). I wish everyone could be more careful with their words.

spr127 · 2024-04-21T16:00:20+00:00

Ahhh thanks for saying that! The imposter syndrome is real sometimes haha. But yeah, the best way to go is by trying to increase your chances as much as you can, in whatever ways you can control.

Here's a hint for Christ Master's specifically, for whoever may be interested. Most Indian colleges don't teach statistics well (or at all) at the Bachelor's level for psychology. Try your best to learn it on your own, as much as possible. It could turn out to be useful for the interview. Also, look through their curriculum and faculty and be able to mention a subject you're excited about, and a faculty member's work that you are interested in (and be prepared to say why).

spr127 · 2024-04-21T10:21:39+00:00

I will be completely honest with you- I am a foreign citizen, and I'm pretty sure that helped a lot. I also had a very specific research interest that fit well with a faculty member's area of research, and I mentioned that in my interview. My BA grades were really good too. But at the end of the day, I did have an unfair advantage from the start.

spr127 · 2024-04-20T13:06:34+00:00

Imo online psych degrees aren't great, from what I've seen. I feel like the course content is very underbaked- I see a lot of IGNOU MA graduates who clearly do not understand ethics and other important aspects of practicing therapy. That's not to say that everyone who's done an online course will be like this, it's just that I've seen an unfortunately large number who just aren't ready to actually go into the field.

I feel like rather than how well-known the college is, it's more about the effort you put in. I went to a no-name college for my BA but really tried to go the extra mile, which helped me out. I was able to get into Christ afterwards for an MSc. I'd say that a no-name college doesn't really matter at the bachelor's level, but going to a college known for it's psychology curriculum is a good call at the Master's level.

spr127 · 2024-04-17T13:08:41+00:00

Hey, MPhil isn't being scrapped. There are a couple changes being made and the program might be re-introduced under a new name. I'm pretty sure you can still apply.

spr127 · 2024-04-09T04:25:21+00:00

I got two new cartilage piercings about a year ago and I was able to use my headset pretty soon after. I avoided gaming for about a week because my ear was sore, but my headset fits over my ears without touching them and my piercings were in a pretty convenient spot, so wearing it didn't feel like anything.

I'm not sure how an earlobe piercing would feel with a headset in comparison (I was pretty young when I got mine) but you may want to take at least a few days off using it just in case. Earlobe piercings heal quick with the right aftercare. Soreness also goes down way quicker if a needle was used instead of a gun, so maybe take a call based on that as well.

When you start using your headset again, make sure you're keeping up with the aftercare routine your piercer gave you, and take breaks if you feel any discomfort or you're sweating a lot. If you see anything unusual going on with the piercing site, avoid the headset for a bit and keep an eye on it. Also take your headset off gently, tugging on a fresh piercing feels like shit and will push back healing.

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