r/psychologystudents is a subreddit with 198k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses psychology, usa, struggling, career, and struggling with, and they frequently recommend/review fictional books, movie recommendations, and podcast recommendations.
We are a place for students of psychology to discuss study methods, receive assistance with homework, enquire for job-searching advice, and all else that come to mind.
This community is aimed at those at the beginner to intermediate level, generally in or around undergraduate studies. Graduate students and professionals are recommended to our sister subreddit, r/AcademicPsychology.
Popular Themes in r/psychologystudents
#1
Advice Requests
: "[USA]; Do I have enough experience to get into a clinical psychology PhD straight from undergrad?"
40 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "[CAN] About to graduate and I feel like I have done nothing"
1 post
#3
Opportunities
: "Looking for opportunities to strengthen CV post-undergrad (USA)"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/psychologystudents
#1
Psychology
: "[USA]; Do I have enough experience to get into a clinical Psychology PhD straight from undergrad?"
44 posts
#2
Usa
: "Usa Successful Psych Majors: What steps did you take during undergrad to secure your chances in grad school or a future career?"
40 posts
#3
Struggling
23 posts
#4
Career
: "[CAN] About to graduate and I feel like I have done nothing"
21 posts
#5
Struggling With
20 posts
#6
Job
18 posts
#7
Masters
: "[USA] Best online Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CACREP-accredited)"
17 posts
#8
Ind
: "[Ind] Self-Learning Psychology: Looking for Students, Resources, and Guidance"
15 posts
#9
Aus
: "[Aus] How important is a Bachelor’s GPA?"
10 posts
#10
Career Path
: "[CAN] About to graduate and I feel like I have done nothing"
9 posts
Products Discussed in r/psychologystudents
Fictional Books
16 reviews
#1
Adrian Tchaikovsky
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Simon & Schuster
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
David Hine
5.0★ from 1 review
Movie Recommendations
6 reviews
#1
A Clockwork Orange
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
The Aviator
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Black Swan
5.0★ from 1 review
Podcast Recommendations
5 reviews
#1
L.A. Not So Confidential
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Huberman Lab
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
The Weekend University
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/psychologystudents
#1
Advice/Career
: "[USA] Is 31 too old to try and become a psychologist?"
91 posts
#2
Question
: "[AUS] How important is a Bachelor’s GPA?"
15 posts
#3
Resource/Study
: "[USA] Psyd year 1 tool for students"
5 posts
#4
Personal
: "[CAN] About to graduate and I feel like I have done nothing"
4 posts
#5
Ideas
: "AUS looking for travel experience relevant to psychology?"
3 posts
#6
Discussion
: "[AUS] masters student open to answer questions prior to applications"
2 posts
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Last updated: June 30, 2026