I was studing psychology and social services - I knew I wanted to do some type of advocacy/social work. These jobs are poverty level jobs -even with degrees. I decided, at the time, that I could move up quicker within a social service agency (which I did) by working full time than by completing school. Now, however, I'm finding that there is a reason social services jobs have such a high turnover rate -
also, doesn't help that Bush and Swawtenagger ( I say that with an accent) are cutting all kinds of social programs.... 
Ughh..I just hate that. I have read a few things about them taking the money out of animal stuff for other issues. Also Bush now saying that they are going to drill in the Artic Refuge...that's just not pretty.