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21 Thoughts Every Unsure College Student Has Had

Does anyone really know?

Meghan Kilkenny

Mar 01, 2016

Rockhurst University

21 Thoughts Every Unsure College Student Has Had

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Do you ever feel like everyone around you knows exactly what they are doing? Do you feel like all your college classmates and friends have their future paths sketched out in stone?

The truth is that it is extremely normal to have no idea what you want to do with the rest of your life. That being said, being clueless is not easy; it is actually quite stressful.

A lot of the time I feel like I am the only person who isn't quite sure what they want to do with the rest of their life. If you are anything like me, some of these things might sound familiar:

1. It seems like every adult you encounter asks what you are majoring in.

2. You feel like you are classified/judged solely on that major.

3. You aren't even completely sure why you chose your major or what you are majoring in...

4. ...or what jobs you can do with that major.

5. You get really anxious when your friends start talking about their future plans....

6. ...because you are too busy worrying about what you are going to make for dinner on a college budget.

7. You find yourself constantly envisioning yourself in very different careers.

8. Very very different careers...

9. You start to question why college is only four years long.

10. You have no idea how you are supposed to graduate if you still don't know what you want to do.

11. At this point you are hoping that one day you'll wake up and reach some sort of revelation.

12. Whenever you see young people with great jobs you demand to know their secret.

13. And you are all too familiar with the fear that comes with family dinners and the daunting questions about your future.

14. You start to wonder if your friends who have a plan are even human.

15. And that whole sorting hat thing starts to sound really nice.

16. The most frightening part about deciding what you want to do is realizing that it is completely up to you.

17. But you know you can rest assured because things change.

18. And you know if you have options then you are truly lucky.

19. Because options mean you are full of many talents.

20. And you know if you get lost you'll be OK...

21. Because who really knows what they are doing anyway?

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21 Thoughts Every Unsure College Student Has Had

Does anyone really know?

1. It seems like every adult you encounter asks what you are majoring in.

2. You feel like you are classified/judged solely on that major.

3. You aren't even completely sure why you chose your major or what you are majoring in...

4. ...or what jobs you can do with that major.

5. You get really anxious when your friends start talking about their future plans....

6. ...because you are too busy worrying about what you are going to make for dinner on a college budget.

7. You find yourself constantly envisioning yourself in very different careers.

8. Very very different careers...

9. You start to question why college is only four years long.

10. You have no idea how you are supposed to graduate if you still don't know what you want to do.

11. At this point you are hoping that one day you'll wake up and reach some sort of revelation.

12. Whenever you see young people with great jobs you demand to know their secret.

13. And you are all too familiar with the fear that comes with family dinners and the daunting questions about your future.

14. You start to wonder if your friends who have a plan are even human.

15. And that whole sorting hat thing starts to sound really nice.

16. The most frightening part about deciding what you want to do is realizing that it is completely up to you.

17. But you know you can rest assured because things change.

18. And you know if you have options then you are truly lucky.

19. Because options mean you are full of many talents.

20. And you know if you get lost you'll be OK...

21. Because who really knows what they are doing anyway?

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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