Academia: Trapped by the Major Maze

Choosing a major can feel as if navigating a vast ocean. With hundreds potential paths, it's easy to get sidetracked. Freshmen often grapple with the pressure to pick a major that will lead them to a fulfilling career, but the reality 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 clear idea of their major, while others flounder aimlessly from one course to the next.
The pressure of making this significant decision can be overwhelming, and it's not uncommon for students to alter their majors multiple times before they find a field that truly sparks passion in them.
No matter your initial choice, remember that college is a chance to explore different fields and develop your skills.

What Should I Study? A Quarter-Life Crisis Is This My Existential Moment?

Okay, deep breaths. You're not alone in this spiral moment. It's totally normal to feel confused when you hit your mid-twenties and everyone suddenly expects you to have it all planned.

What career path should I choose?
Is school even necessary anymore?
Am I actually doing anything with my life

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

Degree Dilemma: No Direction, Just Drifting

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 Find more information 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.

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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.

Choosing My Future: Fear and Indecision Reign Supreme

My future stretches before me, a vast and uncharted landscape. But instead of feeling inspired, I'm consumed by uncertainty. Every choice feels like a treacherous gamble. Should I pursue my desire? Or should I play it practical and choose the expected path?

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

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

Uni Applications: The "I Don't Know" Edition

Applying to schools can be a super stressful task. Especially when you're staring at those application questions and thinking, "What do I put down?" It's totally normal to feel lost, especially if you haven't nailed down your futuregoals yet.

For real| You might be feeling a little overwhelmed by all the possibilities. It's like trying to pick your favorite color in the rainbow – there are just too many fantastic options!
It's all good! There's no pressure to have everything figured out right now.
Brainstorm your hobbies. What are you passionate about? Maybe there's a field of study that speaks to you.

Help! I Have Zero Passion about (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 excited. I used to think finding your passion was supposed to be this magical moment, but all I feel is empty. Is it normal to feel like that missing? Am I the only one? I don't even know where to start looking for something that could possibly fill this hole. I just want to feel alive again.