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rungold315
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Is there a college major in psychdelics?
#7585389 - 11/01/07 07:57 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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Thats ALL the interest I have in life. seriously. i have no passion for shit except for drugs that cause an altered state of mind, mystical drugs like shrooms, cactuses, etc. I really wish to major in this if possible.
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Re: Is there a college major in psychdelics? [Re: rungold315]
#7585396 - 11/01/07 07:58 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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at some colleges you can establish your own very distinct major
i have no idea what kind of job you'd be able to get later in life though with a major like Psychedelic Studies or something
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Re: Is there a college major in psychdelics? [Re: meatcakeman]
#7585402 - 11/01/07 08:00 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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the psychadelics majors are the guys who are hanging around the college campus years after they graduated.
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Re: Is there a college major in psychdelics? [Re: moon_glue]
#7585416 - 11/01/07 08:03 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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do psychedelics spark interest in any other area for you? physics? psychology? anthropology? philosophy? linguistics?
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Re: Is there a college major in psychdelics? [Re: rungold315]
#7585437 - 11/01/07 08:11 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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Pharmacology and then specialize. Or pull a Shulgin and study pharmacology and biochemistry if you really want to be a bad ass.
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Re: Is there a college major in psychdelics? [Re: robbyberto]
#7585469 - 11/01/07 08:20 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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Since you're naming psychoactive plants, I suggest you go with botanicals, and learn the entheogenic shit as a bonus on the side.
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Re: Is there a college major in psychdelics? [Re: rungold315]
#7585479 - 11/01/07 08:25 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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rungold315 said: Thats ALL the interest I have in life. seriously. i have no passion for shit except for drugs that cause an altered state of mind
I pity you. That existence is very narrow and closed. There is a whole universe of shit out there. Probably, as you get older, you will learn to appreciate other things.
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Re: Is there a college major in psychdelics? [Re: DieCommie]
#7585489 - 11/01/07 08:27 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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DieCommie said: I pity you. That existence is very narrow and closed. There is a whole universe of shit out there. Probably, as you get older, you will learn to appreciate other things.
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Re: Is there a college major in psychdelics? [Re: rungold315]
#7585627 - 11/01/07 09:08 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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it depends on how you want to apply the psychedelic aspect.
if you're interested in the pharmacology of these things, then aim for the chemistry field, or even get into a neuroscience.
if you dig therapeutic applications, go for psychology.
if their historical usage interests you, then i'd recommend something along the lines of anthropology.
to say you just want to major in psychedelics is a very vague goal and will not get you very far, especially since in our current time, this field of interest is not encouraged by most educational institutions.
i think your best bet would be for you to decide on a common major and try to specialize in that field which might open up opportunities for you to eventually pursue psychedelic studies.
perhaps then you could even join a research organization such as MAPs and help them to develop their studies so that someday in the future young people in our world may be able to check a psychedelic major on their college applications.
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Re: Is there a college major in psychdelics? [Re: AlteredAgain]
#7585639 - 11/01/07 09:12 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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That is really sad. Use drugs to enrich your life or maybe add a bit of spice, they shouldn't define your life.
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Re: Is there a college major in psychdelics? [Re: Nem]
#7585673 - 11/01/07 09:22 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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www.maps.org it's the multidisciplinary association for psychedelic studies. i'm a member and it's pretty cool. they give you advice for pursuing a college education more-so specifically towards psychedelics.
I can say, for myself, that I also have a very 'professional'/educational interest in psychedelics. i'm currently double-majoring in philosophy and behavioural neuroscience (maybe you'll like them?)
as AlteredAgain said, what is it, exactly, that interests you about psychedelics? I was kind of interested in the botany of it.. but then i realized i'm not too great with biology and chemistry, so i found philosophy.
And there's absolutely nothing wrong with being that passionate about psychedelic drugs. Everyone finds their specific interest in life. Is there anything pathetic about being a cardiosurgeon? (Oh damn, what a close-minded fool, there's soooo many more parts of the body than just the heart!). No. If you're honestly interested in psychedelics, beyond that of "whoa! I'm so fucked up right now!" then I encourage that you try to find your little spot in the world of academia.
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Re: Is there a college major in psychdelics? [Re: rungold315]
#7585675 - 11/01/07 09:22 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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lol 'cactuses'
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Re: Is there a college major in psychdelics? [Re: CantiSama]
#7585691 - 11/01/07 09:26 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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DieCommie said: I pity you. That existence is very narrow and closed. There is a whole universe of shit out there. Probably, as you get older, you will learn to appreciate other things.
I do agree with this entirely. Get some other stuff in your life man.
That being said, I'd just like to add that I knew a guy who was on the college path you desire, minus the title. It might have even been like shulgin's deal... I cannot remember right now. All I can remember is that he had some good lsd, and that was chill.
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Re: Is there a college major in psychdelics? [Re: rungold315]
#7585723 - 11/01/07 09:34 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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Philosophy major, Religious Studies minor.
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Re: Is there a college major in psychdelics? [Re: rungold315]
#7585900 - 11/01/07 10:25 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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At the college I went to, there was this one "design your own major" program, and a friend of mine majored in consciousness. That's about as close as I've heard to a psychedelic major.
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Re: Is there a college major in psychdelics? [Re: DieCommie]
#7585908 - 11/01/07 10:28 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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rungold315 said: Thats ALL the interest I have in life. seriously. i have no passion for shit except for drugs that cause an altered state of mind
I pity you. That existence is very narrow and closed. There is a whole universe of shit out there. Probably, as you get older, you will learn to appreciate other things.
If someone is only motivated in studying 1 thing, there's nothing wrong with that. Just because it's drugs doesn't mean it's bad. To each his own...anyone could say your main interests are worthless, just as easily as you can, ya know?
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Re: Is there a college major in psychedelics? [Re: rungold315]
#7585942 - 11/01/07 10:36 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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"Mom, Dad...I want to study psychedelics"
"We're not paying for that, are you serious?"
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Re: Is there a college major in psychedelics? [Re: Boom]
#7585991 - 11/01/07 10:48 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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Majoring in psychedelics... I'm sorry but I've laughed out loud numerous times while I read this. I'm not even insulting the OP, just the idea that this conjures up to me is pretty damn funny. What does it mean to "major" in psychedelics; that makes no sense. It's just too vague.
What use are you going to be of others simply due to the fact you've tripped hundreds of times? I think that is the question.
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Re: Is there a college major in psychdelics? [Re: VisionsToReality]
#7585993 - 11/01/07 10:49 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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rungold315 said: Thats ALL the interest I have in life. seriously. i have no passion for shit except for drugs that cause an altered state of mind
I pity you. That existence is very narrow and closed. There is a whole universe of shit out there. Probably, as you get older, you will learn to appreciate other things.
If someone is only motivated in studying 1 thing, there's nothing wrong with that. Just because it's drugs doesn't mean it's bad. To each his own...anyone could say your main interests are worthless, just as easily as you can, ya know?
I dunno, with the way he phrased it, he sounds more just like somebody who's got an escapist personality.
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Re: Is there a college major in psychdelics? [Re: Crystal G]
#7586046 - 11/01/07 11:05 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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I remember a time when psychedelics were the one thing I was really enthusiastic about. But interestingly enough, it seems like it was through psychedelics that I discovered some of my other hobbies and interests that now are more prominent in my life.
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