Plans for the Future

It is inescapably gone now and I have to face to resolve the burden of being responsible once again. I realized at the beginning of my studies that I will not fascinate the masses with my BA degree in general psychology. I have some ideas and tips where to direct my future. One of which is a year spent on Bali riding elephants and exercising yoga. But seriously now, in past several months (maybe years already) I became interested in the effects of diet on both mental and physical health and got absorbed by the theory of energy medicine that arises form Taoism. I read books, attend lectures and seminars, write articles and I am becoming more and more sure that I want to continue to acquiring knowledge in this field. Unfortunately, there are only few universities in the world that would offer Master or PhD program in Energy medicine, furthermore those which do, does not seem to be credible. As another option there are several renowned institutes even in Europe that offer an education in Energy medicine, but it can only be completed with a certificate.

Besides the plans with Bali and Energy medicine studies, I have two more options in reserve, which is Master degree in Health Psychology. Luckily for me, this program is offered at many prominent universities around Europe that are even public. I do not deny that the USA is an incredible country full of unprecedented opportunities, but I am European at heart, so I would rather stay in this continent.

Those who already get to know me a bit, learned that I am rather obsessed with food. Healthy food to be more precise. And that I get passionate when lobbing for alternative treatment of illnesses with diet. To have more arguments to prove myself correct, I decided to conduct an experiment for my thesis where I would monitor people with depression (surprisingly enough it was not that difficult to find people with this diagnosis willing to participate in my study) for one month period with adjusted diet. As every researcher keen researcher, also I expect only positive outcomes. It is rather an exaggeration but if I am successful to prove my hypothesis to some extent, I want to continue with this project further and develop it with more participants and in longer period of time. Which also brought me to apply for a PhD program in the US (even over my European nature).

To be honest on one hand I am a bit scared of what this school year brings because I am have to leave my comfort zone and start making important decisions. On the other hand I do not doubt about myself and believe that I will choose the best option.