Usually it is very difficult, if not downright impossible to get a job in your field while studying. Especially, if you are studying psychology or medicine. You might be refused the job, as you not yet have the right level of knowledge and practice to perform and react to certain things in a more professional way.
After my AS-levels were done, I came home, unsure of what to do for the whole summer.
The opportunity came seemingly out of nowhere!
I heard my parent's friend talking about the psychiatric hospital, where some of the students from universities passed their practical exams and did work experience. It was then it occurred to me, that I might be able to get in, if I am to show the proof that I am, in fact, a student (let's put aside that I wasn't a university student at the time). At first, not much was coming out of the talking, as I struggled to explain to people that I am a student, who is required to have a work experience. After a few days they agreed for me to work half-days (9 to 14 on most days) and under supervision of one of the superior psychiatrists there.
Every morning I had to wake up around 7 am and get a train into the city to start my 'shift' at 8.
At the weekend I was given breaks, in order to have some time off, as working non-stop would be a bit of a nightmare, especially being new and in such a tough environment. Working in psychiatric hospital requires a lot of mental effort. You should always ask for breaks, if you feel like you are starting to strain yourself.
I attended group trainings with day-time patients as well as patients who are to stay in hospitals. The training courses varied between each disorder. However, all of the courses had one mission - to integrate patients back into society and help them deal with their problems and disorders.
After my AS-levels were done, I came home, unsure of what to do for the whole summer.
The opportunity came seemingly out of nowhere!
I heard my parent's friend talking about the psychiatric hospital, where some of the students from universities passed their practical exams and did work experience. It was then it occurred to me, that I might be able to get in, if I am to show the proof that I am, in fact, a student (let's put aside that I wasn't a university student at the time). At first, not much was coming out of the talking, as I struggled to explain to people that I am a student, who is required to have a work experience. After a few days they agreed for me to work half-days (9 to 14 on most days) and under supervision of one of the superior psychiatrists there.
Every morning I had to wake up around 7 am and get a train into the city to start my 'shift' at 8.
At the weekend I was given breaks, in order to have some time off, as working non-stop would be a bit of a nightmare, especially being new and in such a tough environment. Working in psychiatric hospital requires a lot of mental effort. You should always ask for breaks, if you feel like you are starting to strain yourself.
I attended group trainings with day-time patients as well as patients who are to stay in hospitals. The training courses varied between each disorder. However, all of the courses had one mission - to integrate patients back into society and help them deal with their problems and disorders.
It was evident for me how much knowledge I lacked. I'm not even speaking about knowledge you get from the books, but rather, the practical knowledge you get from just working in this field.
Nonetheless I was able to find the needed work experience, so what I would like to stress is that, even though it is hard, you can do it! You can achieve the goal you set and find the work experience, just remember to look everywhere and search through all your connections, and soon a chance will appear, as it did for me.
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