Academia: Trapped by the Major Maze

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Choosing a major can feel similar to navigating a immense ocean. With a bewildering array of potential paths, it's easy to feel lost. Freshmen often battle with the pressure to pick a major that will lead them to a fulfilling career, but the truth is that most students aren't able to know exactly what they want to do for the remainder of their lives.

• A handful of students begin college with a specific idea of their major, while others wander aimlessly from one course to the next.
• The weight of making this important decision can be daunting, and it's not uncommon for students to change their majors multiple times before they discover a field that truly resonates with.
• Despite your initial selection, remember that college is a platform to explore different fields and cultivate your skills.

What Should I Study? A Quarter-Life Crisis The Big Question at 25

Okay, deep breaths. You're not alone in this meltdown moment. It's totally normal to feel out of sorts when you hit See full story your mid-twenties and everyone suddenly expects you to have it all planned.

• What career path should I choose? Is there even a right one?
• Should I go back to school?
• Am I living up to my potential?

It's a lot to process, right? But remember, you have options to figure things out. Don't let self-doubt dictate your path. Take some time to reflect what truly makes you happy.

Stuck in Limbo: The Degree Struggle

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 empowered, I'm consumed by anxiety. Every option feels like a calculated risk. Should I pursue my passion? Or should I play it conservative and choose the conventional path?

The pressure of this decision is overwhelming. I'm stuck in a cycle of hesitation. Every scenario I consider brings with it a new set of worries. It's exhausting just trying to visualize what my future might hold.

I long for direction, but all I feel is chaos. How can I possibly determine the right path when I'm so apprehensive of making the wrong one?

The College App Conundrum: I Don't Know Edition

Applying to schools can be a super stressful journey. 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 futureplans yet.

• For real| You might be feeling a little overwhelmed by all the options. It's like trying to pick your favorite flavor of ice cream – there are just too many fantastic options!
• Don't sweat it There's no pressure to have everything figured out right now.
• Brainstorm your hobbies. What are you enjoy doing? Maybe there's a major that clicks with you.

Help! I Have Zero Passion for (Anything)!

I'm officially lost. This is like my life is one big snoozefest. There isn't a single thing that makes my heart race or gets me pumped. I used to think finding your passion was supposed to be this magical moment, but all I feel is void. Is it normal to feel like something's missing? Am I going crazy? I don't even know where to start looking in order to discover something that could possibly fill this hole. I just want to feel passionate again.

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