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I want to be able to treat people, but I am really interested in cultural differences in perception and thought. I want to study different cultures first hand (in other countries) to research differences. I have my Bachelors in an unrelated field (art), but what should I ultimately study in my Masters/Doctorate level? I have wanderlust – should I be studying some other field?
No — Research Psychology sounds like the perfect field for you. The subdivision you are talking about (studying cultural and regional differences) is part of Social Psychology. It’s tough to get into a research program — they are quite competitive. Almost always, the Masters and PhD. degree programs are combined into one 5-year program (because you can’t do anything with a Masters in Research Psychology.) You may have to take some additional courses to qualify for grad school. If you have the opportunity, volunteer to run experiments in the Psychology department as an undergrad — that letter of recommendation will really help you to get into grad school. You can get books at the library or a bookstore on getting into grad school for Psychology. One popular brand is the Bear Guides. Here’s the bad news. There are always a few exceptions, but in Social Psychology, you generally need to make a choice between treating patients and doing research, because the two have different types of educations. It’s actually easier to get accepted into a program where you will primarily treat patients. You can get a Psy. D., a Masters, a PhD. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, or even a Masters in Social Work and do therapy. Only PhDs. in Social Pschology do the type of research you are interested in. BTW — This type of research doesn’t necessarily involve travel. Often, a professor of Social Psychology in the US will collaborate with a professor of Social Psychology in China, to do the same experiment on people from different countries. That’s partly because…you probably don’t speak very good Chinese, do you? And, even if you did, the subjects might act differently around you, since you’re obviously a foreigner.

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How to study to become a software programmer? I took a few programming classes, but I feel like programming is something strange. It is out or reach? Is there an easy or right way to study programming? Is it true that most programmers often get free codes from internet instead of starting programming from scratch? Is it true that when you study a programming class, you have to learn from book, and also how to use the software to compile the program? Why are the courses of programming classes in University are often hard or out of reach? Do you know some books which could help me to study programming?
-How to study to become a software programmer? Take introductory programming classes at a college or extension college offering C#. It helps to have a mentor. -How to study to become a software programmer? Classes meeting once per week and prividing you with assignments are usually best. Once you master the underlying concepts, you should be able to learn on your own from internet sites, magazines, and books. -I took a few programming classes, but I feel like programming is something strange. It is out or reach? It may be if you are not inclined to master mathematics and have a passion for creating software. If you don’t like it, try something else. You want to do something that is inspiring to you. -Is there an easy or right way to study programming? There’s nothing like doing assignments and writing lots of code. C# is the most important emerging language. Java is also popular and well established on multiple platforms. -Is it true that most programmers often get free codes from internet instead of starting programming from scratch? Using a working module as a basis for code is time saving. It can be used as part of a proof of concept, but should not be incorporated directly in the final product. -Is it true that when you study a programming class, you have to learn from book, and also how to use the software to compile the program? -Most instuctors provide the information in lectures, but that’s the least effective teaching modality. You should be able to learn from books and the Internet. You can copy programs from a book, but you must learn concepts that you can apply to your own work. This comes after years of practice. -Why are the courses of programming classes in University are often hard or out of reach? In my opinion, if you have the proper foundation, they are easy. If you have difficulty with math or abstract concepts, you may need to do more class work in preparation. -Do you know some books which could help me to study programming? Try any step by step book in C#. You will need a current Windows operating system and you can download the C# 2005 Express edition from Microsoft at no cost to you.

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For example if you learn the violin, how easy is it to also learn viola, cello and double bass. How about if you learn one of the flutes, perhaps just the most common C flute, how easy is it to learn all the other flutes. And how about the piccolo? Is it if you just memorise the different position of the notes you can just do them all right? Also, can you help me find other instruments which are similar like this? Thank you.
I agree with the previous posters. One thiing I’d like to add: the music is in your head (timing, pitch, and aestetics). Playing the instrument is just the mechanical part, which may require some muscle training and technique.

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