Choosing a major can feel similar to navigating a vast ocean. With hundreds potential paths, it's easy to feel lost. Students often battle with the pressure to choose a major that will guide them to a fulfilling career, but the reality is that most students don't know exactly what they want to do for the duration of their lives.
- A handful of students begin college with a defined idea of their major, while others flounder aimlessly from one course to the next.
- The weight of making this significant decision can be daunting, and it's not uncommon for students to switch their majors multiple times before they discover a field that truly interests.
- Regardless your initial decision, remember that college is an opportunity to learn about different fields and cultivate your skills.
What Should I Study? A Quarter-Life Crisis
Okay, deep breaths. You're not alone in this spiral moment. It's totally normal to feel lost when you hit your mid-twenties and everyone suddenly expects you to have it all figured out.
- What career path should I choose?
- Can I afford school?
- Am I living up to my potential?
It's a lot to think about, right? But remember, you have options to figure things out. Don't let pressure dictate your path. Take some space to explore what truly matters.
The Degree Quandary: Lost at Sea
You're staring down the barrel of graduation/finishing school/completion, a milestone that feels both exhilarating and terrifying. You've poured years/sweat/energy into acquiring this piece of paper/credential/title, but now the question looms: what next? The world seems to be buzzing with opportunities/expectations/demands, yet you feel utterly lost/confused/uncertain. Like a ship without a rudder, adrift in a sea of possibilities/choices/options, you're starting to wonder if this whole degree thing/higher education endeavor/academic journey was worth it.
- {Maybe you’ve got dreams that feel too big for the box your degree seems to put you in.{
- {Or perhaps you’re drowning in a sea of student loans and unsure how to climb out.{
- {It's easy to feel overwhelmed/anxious/defeated when the path ahead feels so unclear/foggy/ambiguous.{
This isn’t just your problem. Countless/Millions of/Many graduates find themselves in this dilemma/quandary/predicament. The good news? You're not alone. And there are ways to navigate this choppy/turbulent/unpredictable sea and find your footing/chart a course/discover your path.
Deciding My Destiny: Dread and Doubt Constitute
My future stretches before me, a vast and unknown landscape. But instead of feeling inspired, I'm consumed by fear. Every decision feels like a calculated risk. Should I pursue my desire? Or should I play it conservative and choose the expected path?
The burden of this decision is overwhelming. I'm stuck in a rut of hesitation. Every scenario I consider brings with it a new set of worries. It's exhausting just trying to envision what my future might hold.
I long for purpose, but all I feel is disarray. How can I possibly choose the right path when I'm so terrified of making the wrong one?
UC Application Blues: When You're Just Not Sure
Applying to schools can be a super stressful experience. Especially when you're staring at those application questions and thinking, "What am I even supposed to write here??" It's totally normal to feel lost, especially if you haven't nailed down your futureaspirations yet.
- Honestly| You might be feeling a little overwhelmed by all the options. It's like trying to pick your favorite song on Spotify – there are just too many fantastic options!
- Don't sweat it There's no pressure to have everything figured out right now.
- Brainstorm your passions. What are you passionate about? Maybe there's a field of study that clicks with you.
Help! I Have Zero Passion for (Anything)!
I'm officially lost. It's like my life is one big snoozefest. There isn't a single thing that makes my heart race or gets me motivated. I used to think finding your passion was supposed to be this magical moment, but all I feel is blank. Is it normal to feel like something's missing? Am I going crazy? I don't even know where to start looking for something that could possibly fill this void. I just want to feel something! again.