WATCH THIS BEFORE STUDYING PSYCHOLOGY || SOUTH AFRICAN YOUTUBER

[@sandradlamini1376]

I am 32 and will be starting a BA is psycology. Thank you for this video as everyone else makes me feel to old to reach my dream. All the best and God bless you

[@riyaad154]

Hey, all the best! I'm 33, and I'm starting too!

[@monicascholtz3850]

Turning 40 ... don't mind what people say.

[@adeybeless3601]

45 here

[@g07t3522]

I absolutely loved this video. I have 9 years banking experience and I’ve got a bcom but I want to change course. This was the most informative video I’ve seen. A huge aid in my decision making process.

[@olwethungodela]

This makes me so happy! I'm glad I could be of assistance. Good luck❤❤

[@Graceforall3416]

Eish! You are so kind, saved me a lot of stress. Thanks for the info, I believe I will be accepted for my Masters this year, fingers 🤞

[@zintlem8120]

I’m so glad I came across this. I’m gonna be doing my third year next year, and this was so informative 🙏🏽.

[@portiangoepe]

Firstly, you are gorgeous. Secondly, this video was very helpful. Thank you!

[@olwethungodela]

Aww thank you so much Portia ❤❤

[@masegoitshepengmfoloe7910]

Hey! Thank you for this video, it was very insightful. i'm currently in my second year in Psychology and I want to go into Clinical psychology

[@olwethungodela]

You're welcome :). Glad you found it insightful. Good luck with your journey!

[@umzulugaming1941]

Thank you for Your encouraging words❤ im doing my sec year i wish everything will go well. im doing B in psychology i wish to be Clinical psychologist and there's no other option than putting my best❤thank you

[@thandiphiri3860]

Literally wish I could do more than like,comment and subscribe. You are so amazing. Not a lot of people will tell you this and be brutally honest about the whole process and your chances to get into postgraduate degrees. Argh!!! Your are just amazing 🙏💕💯✌️👑🥰

[@olwethungodela]

Aww this made my day! Thank you so much for the kind words Thandi. YOU are amazing!

[@manokomotabo9253]

I really love and appreciate this. Same here I wished I knew before,an unfortunately I am in my second year now at UP doing BA in psychology but the fortunate part is that today you gave me some options to work on after my degree and I have some positive thoughts about this degree infact you gave me some energy. I heard you mentioning things like involving yourselves in psychological activities like volunteering in them to gain some experiences. What kind of activities are those and where can I find one ...thank you very much you are highly appreciated and I will surely recommend you to my fellow classmates to learn more...♥️♥️♥️

[@olwethungodela]

Thank you so much Manoko ❤️ I’ll be doing a video in July on where you can volunteer to gain some experience☺️

[@rolene_m_]

Thank you sis Olwethu❤

[@marizelclaassens2056]

loved this video, thank you for being so helpful❤️

[@olwethungodela]

You’re welcome 💕

[@lifewithlexy7081]

It will always be an in between phase. Currently I am sitting with NO registration because HPCSA messed up my reg. And I am done with my masters. Honestly getting this qualification asks for your soul. And its soul destroying.

[@olwethungodela]

Thank you for sharing Lexy. It can really be discouraging. I hope you get your registration soon. Crossing fingers for you!

[@Angeloflight7]

yep, sadly it really is eish askies

[@dawncosmic8080]

Hey did you study BA in undergrad?

[@tamerynalexander7690]

I loved this .. you are amazing and you will get where you want to be ;)

[@olwethungodela]

This is so sweet! T you so much Tameryn 🤗💕

[@riaramnarian959]

Great advice. Thank You

[@neomathole446]

Hi Olwe. Firstly, thank you for your informative videos truly appreciate your work! So I have a question, I’ve registered for my third year this year with UNISA, and I was hoping to transfer to another university or any other university( only if they’d credit me for my modules) so I came through this other institution( SOUTH AFRICAN COLLEGE OF APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY ) and apparently it’s rated number 1 with psychology degrees in South Africa. So I was wondering if you have any information regarding the institution and if you’d recommend it to any of your viewers ? I’d really appreciate your response. Thank you. ♥️

[@olwethungodela]

Hi Neo. I would recommend it because it specialises in psychology so you’ll get more exposure. Here’s their website: www.sacap.edu.za

[@neomathole446]

Thank you 😊

[@missbstuurman]

@@neomathole446 hey Neo howzit? Does SACAP accept study loans? Tyo their fees are scary hey😅 i just applied to SACAP.

[@precioustrincious1126]

What do you consider to be the most important traits for a therapist / psychologist to have ?

[@Angeloflight7]

empathy and great self-awareness

[@olwethungodela]

Empathy, non judgmental attitude, patience, objective and firm.

[@precioustrincious1126]

Thank you 😊for the information

[@Gloriously.A]

Hey Olwethu, I'm currently studying pyschology, first year, general pyschology, Advanced Diploma NQF level 4, I live in Namibia & study here (We follow the same procedure as South African ). Any advice on how I can proceed further, Jobs & volunteering opportunities I can get into? Could you also tell me if UNISA accepts NQF4 for a Bachelors degree?

[@irvindlamini6606]

Enrolled for Industrial Engineering but oh well, I'll be camping for the pretty looks. 😉

[@__thandoo]

I'm so surprised that you and Loyiso Gas are the only psychology students (on this platform from SA) I've seen so far on this platform

[@Innerpeaces-hd2tp]

i am struggling in whether to study bsc psychology field as my english are not that good and suggestion

[@Kwa_solitude]

Hello😊 this was really helpful. Do you perhaps know how they calculate the final percentage for you to actually go through with an honors degree??? Thank you...

[@olwethungodela]

Hey 💕 Uhm, As far as I know, you just have to calculate the average of all your modules. So add all the percentages and then divide that by the number of modules to get your total percentage. So e.g. let’s say in total, you have 600 in total, divide that 600 by the no. of modules (e.g. 8) then your percentage will be 75%. Hope that makes sense. Also I’m not 100% sure if this is correct 🙈

[@niamashinini5351]

Hii there, thank you for this, please clarify whether the required average changes each year? Would you suggest taking up extra curricular programs within the university or just keep to volunteering?

[@niamashinini5351]

Also currently in a BA but I am a top achiever would I still need to change courses?

[@lwando88]

This is probably one of thee most frustrating careers to get into in South Africa. People need to make sure that they never stop at Honours too. Just go straight through to MA. Think 7 years and forget the Psychometrist and Registered Counsellor lie. The ANC government complete squandered that.

[@justarandomperson7798]

u have no idea how long ive been struggling to figure this out.. im currently in matric and i dont have maths or physical science i can only study humanities with math lit meaning the only way to become a phsycologist is thru a BA in psychology or BA in behavioral studies with psychology...but i probably cant be a climical psyclogist so what should I study to become a counselimg psycholigist?

[@olwethungodela]

You can definitely become a psychologist starting with a BA in psych then you do your BA honours in psych afterwards. You can then only specialise in clinical psych or counselling psych in Masters.

[@justarandomperson7798]

@@olwethungodela do I need maths?

[@dawncosmic8080]

@@justarandomperson7798 In most universities like UP you don’t need maths in BA

[@pretty4964]

Hi sis..can you cover Arts in psychology

[@bakha_malinga]

umuhle..

[@baldwin5510]

And do you know of any places where you can volunteer? And can volunteer experience from high school work Also?

[@olwethungodela]

Yes definitely. 'Cognition & Co' has a tab for places you can volunteer at on their website: cognitionandco.co.za/volunteering/

[@baldwin5510]

Thank you 😊

[@shameezhendricks4798]

Hi There! I have just applied for a BA degree at Unisa, as they do not offer BPsych at the moment due to them restructuring the degree, any tips on how to ensure I have that practical work as well as theory with a BA? Tia x

[@olwethungodela]

Hey! 😊 you can get some practical work by volunteering on the side. There are many places you can volunteer at! I’ll be doing a video on this in a few weeks so stay tuned 😉

[@shanicemuzeregwa7181]

Hey thanks for the tips but where can I do the Bpsych. But currently im doing undergraduate in BA in psychology

[@onepiece_]

Do you need maths core for psychology ?? And love your channel ❤

[@olwethungodela]

Thank you ❤️ nope you don’t need maths

[@Randompodcasts123]

Greetings. Would it be possible if you could do a video on Bcom individual and organisational psychology. That's what I am currently doing at unisa. Thank you ☺️

[@baldwin5510]

Hey. A month in the course I feel like I made a bad choice. I love psychology I enjoy it but I'm doing a Ba and I HATE MY OTHER MODULES😭😭😭.. can you become a psychologist with a b psych?

[@olwethungodela]

Hey! So you can definitely apply for a masters programme with a B Psych. But you need to complete your masters and community service and then be registered with the HPCSA (you write a board exam) and only then you can be a registered psychologist. But you can become a registered counselor with a B Psych degree. I’d recommend doing a B Psych instead so you have more options

[@baldwin5510]

@@olwethungodela Thank you so much. I wish I had known about this earlier😭! I need to find a way to change asp!

[@olwethungodela]

@@baldwin5510 I feel you! But I think it’ll benefit you more in the long run!

[@thembelihleamanda729]

olwethu sis can I ask as I am doing a B Social science extended (BSS4) undergraduate majoring in psych, will I become a psychologist at the end or should change to BA?

[@olwethungodela]

Hi Thembelihle. I’m not entirely sure but there are probably a few modules that overlap but you may need to change to a BA or BPsych degree but you won’t necessarily start from scratch.

[@jamesgeldart748]

What type of volunteering would be suggested ?

[@olwethungodela]

Hi James. If you want to pursue a career in psych, then I would personally suggest volunteering in the mental health care space (e.g. SADAG) but Please check out this website for a wide range of options throughout SA: cognitionandco.co.za/volunteering/

[@boohlezama492]

New Subscriber Loving your channel. What are other options you have if you don't meet the requirements in order to be considered for Honours. What can you do at the moment if you have a bachelors degree in Psych?

[@olwethungodela]

Hi Boohle, thank you so much, welcome ❤🙌! That's a really good question. If you still want to pursue a career in psychology then I would suggest you try apply for a BPsych equivalent instead (To become a registered counsellor) or go into PCGE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education) or even try the HR route. Also, check out "The Star Academy", they usually hire psychology students or graduates to work as a junior instructor for children diagnosed with autism (so it's like behaviour therapy). Doing a TEFL as well could also be an option to teach English online or abroad. Volunteering is also a good option and it could boost your application as well.

[@Cheri._ii-x7j]

Where do you apply for honour and masters do you get in within the facility or do you have to do it online?

[@AmaliaNamutenyashipanga]

I am 24 years and i have certificate level 4 in psychology w and my qestion is where can i work with that certificate while i am studying for my bachelor

[@shanicekoita8806]

But like why do they make us fight for this career path bro We’re already paying and studying B and working out asses off Jirrrr 😣😣😣

[@Du_Plessis_all]

What subjects did you take in your first year

[@NontuthukoNkambule]

As a learner, what subjects are required and what level?

[@baldwin5510]

You are so beautiful 😍

[@olwethungodela]

Thank you so much❤

[@tankereedsixtysix2513]

Wat places can I volunteer

[@reneedikobe9462]

Hii can you please mention some options for volunteering, recommend places

[@olwethungodela]

Hi there. Please check out this website. They have options all over SA: cognitionandco.co.za/volunteering/

[@teachersikhumbuzomoyo5419]

Welcome me I am here Olwe

[@nontobekokhoza3031]

Can I ask ..if u want to study psychology is it necessary to have maths?

[@olwethungodela]

Hi Nontobeko 😊 you don’t really have to have pure maths, but I would still advise that you take it because you learn stats and it will be really helpful to you with the psychological assessment modules when studying psychology.

[@mushahadabro4613]

You try to give the video more brightness it will be great if you do

[@kye8378]

I'm starting my undergrad next year do you think I'll be able to major in criminology once I'm done?

[@olwethungodela]

Hey there. I think you’ll be able to. You’ll just have to check with the university so you can choose the right modules as well

[@Sunflower-mq2lr]

You’re so cute 🥺❤️❤️❤️

[@olwethungodela]

Thank you 😊

[@k.cramare6939]

Hi, really enjoyed this video, I am currently in high school, and I am curious, which high school subjects are required to study counseling psychology

[@olwethungodela]

There aren’t any specific subjects that are required. You just need to do really well in English, they look at your English marks first. and I would recommend you take Biology as a subject as well

[@baldwin5510]

I'm a psychology first year student, I want to go into neuropsychology.

[@olwethungodela]

That's dope! UCT is currently the only uni in SA that offers a masters degree in neuropsychology.

[@baldwin5510]

@@olwethungodela I found out about this during my research, So scary I won't have many options when applying to broaden my chances of being accepted but we will get In eventually well hopefully.

[@zadams1816]

@@baldwin5510 I'm a bit late, but you can also apply for clinical psychology and do your community service/internship under someone who can train you in Neuro. Before Neuro became a registered category, people would do clinical then do additional training in Neuro with others in the field to become a clinical psychologist specializing in neuropsychology. It's kind of like a loophole. Check out neuropsychologysa website to find out more about this way of getting into the Neuro field 😊

[@baldwin5510]

@@zadams1816 thank you

[@raquelshamuyarira471]

Hi there, I just wanted to find out, how does the university get to know whether you’ve volunteer work?

[@olwethungodela]

Hey Raquel ☺️ so you would add your experience in volunteer work the same way you would for your job experience (so the name of the organization, how long you volunteered and the reference name and number). It depends on how the application is set.

[@tankereedsixtysix2513]

B psych?

[@missgrootboom4722]

🔔🔔Lets

[@olwethungodela]

😁❤️❤️

[@tankereedsixtysix2513]

B psych?