Life: Why psychology?

Bismillah. 

I am well aware that most people around me view engineers and doctors as the professions of the smart ones. "Why don't you want to be an engineer?" is a common question. "Oh, the government sponsors an art course (psychology) to study in the UK? Back in my time most of us were sent there to study engineering."

Yeap, that is tough pill to swallow. But maybe i need it. 

I admit that psychology is not a very popular course. And its job prospect is unclear to most of us. Including to myself most of the time. I am still figuring out what i want to be in the future. I have a plan on what i want to do with my life but i don't think there is a name for it, or i haven't found it out yet. Maybe the Window Cleaner Man! Hmmm i don't know. Whatever it is, there are a few things that psychology can help me with:

1) Being a better being. 

There are a lot of kinds of smarty pants in the world. Be it artistic kid, sport guy, financial literates, maths whiz, science geek, book smart people and so many more. However, i am positive that psychology will prepare me to become a "people smart" kind of person. Being conscious and sensitive about people's emotion, how certain behavior affects other's emotions and understand the society in general will help me to cherish and appreciate others at a greater height.

2) Maybe the psychology circle is where i belong.

I like to write but it seems like formal people don't prefer my style of writing even if i try to write formally. I like to contemplate a lot that i have a feeling that my parents think sometimes i am rude when i don't respond much to them while in fact, i am actually thinking about something important at that time. Plus, i am a carefree person and i really appreciate flexibility. Furthermore, i think too much about too many things around me. I secretly give my own opinions in my head because i can't find a nice way to say it. I will get nervous, anxious and sometimes studded if i start talking about a serious matter.

3) Having a lot intellectual discussions!

I am not a gamer, i don't watch much tv series and i seldomly listen to music. Yes, i sound old and boring. I enjoy documentaries, listen to talks and listen to rational people talking about concepts and principles. It is like a dope for me if i hear people talking about ideas! Opinions, insights, and words i never heard of make me thirst for more. And i hope that with my psychology background, it will be a ticket for me not just to meet and discuss with them, but also to collaborate with many game changers from all sorts of backgrounds around me.

4) I will be able to see the funny side of the world!

No one will believe me if i say psychology is a kind of a superpower and no radioactive waste is needed in the process. Via psychology, you can see how people in advertising messes with your head to buy their product (like advertising Nutella in 9gag and stuff which now causes the world to run out of hazelnut because people can't stop eating Nutella), how you can spot a liar, what methods do the media uses to spread propaganda, how to influence and hack the brains of others, and so many more. These are some branches of applied psychology besides child development psychology, cognitive psychology and etc.

5) My ultimate goal: I want to contribute to Islam.

Yes, people may say that muslims are too indoctrinated and fanatic about their religion. But i don't know, somehow i really love it. I really love my religion despite my constant shortcomings. I spend hours thinking about it and most of the time on how improve its appearance. "Islam has the best products but a horrible shop window," they say. So i hope with my psychology knowledge and degree, maybe i can fill the job vacancy to be one of the window cleaners for Islam? Insha Allah (if God wills it.)

Well, i think this is all for now. I will post a few more entries in the near future Insha Allah since there are a couple of things that i wish to share about. So until next time!