I will be graduating in July with a BscHons in Psychology and Counselling from Roehampton Uni
The next step I wish to take is to do a doctorate in counselling psychology.
I have the grade (2:1) and I've spoken to my tutors at uni but I still do not feel confident on what I should do to give me an edge when applying for the doctorate course- as I've been told it is extremely competitive.
Mine and my boyfriends dream has been for several years to travel the world, and now I have finished uni we can finally start planning.
My plan so far is this...
This September I am going to Uganda where I will be volunteering as a occupational therapist assistant for a month. For the first week I will be shadowing an occupational therapist where I will then be offering play therapy to disabled children. I will also be offering a helping hand and an open ear to the parents of these children. Because of their culture these families have had to face some really rough times from believing their child is possessed by witchcraft to their family and community disowning them because of their child's disability. I will be educating them on their child's disability with the aim to improve their outlook and encourage optimism.
My plan is to volunteer all over the world where and when I can with the desire it will give my application an extra edge. We wish to travel mostly across Africa and Asia.
What I'm stuck on is what positions will be most benefical for me to apply for over here in the UK?
I was also told that there is no point in applying until 25, is this really the case?
Any advice on what experience I should gain to help me would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!