To Those Who Are Too Frightened To Change Their Major
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To Any College Student Who Is Too Spooked To Change Their Major

Take the leap.

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To Any College Student Who Is Too Spooked To Change Their Major
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In a time where young individuals are expected to attend college straight out of high school, knowing what they aspire to pursue in life, it is becoming more and more difficult for students to take leaps of faith and change their major when they realize they are unsatisfied, or even unhappy.

When I began my first semester of college, I was fully committed to majoring in biochemistry because I knew, with all of my heart, that I was destined for the health-care field; however, after a few short months, something in me forcibly changed.

For the first time in my life, I absolutely hated attending class. My courses, mostly science-and-math based, were completely uninteresting, and the procrastination to do my homework was becoming a horrifying habit. With every passing week, I grew more unattached to my major and overall responsibilities inside the classroom.

On the other hand, there was a class that sincerely drew my attention from the start: English Composition I. Throughout this course, I was not only taught tremendous writing and grammar techniques, but I also learned the importance of identifying the values and perspectives I deferentially hold while also respecting the values and perspectives of others. With complete honesty, this course transformed my entire college career; subsequently, after taking this course and creating pieces of writing that openly reflect who I am as a person, I discovered that writing was my genuine passion.

Once I allowed myself plenty of time to think about the possibility of changing my academic field of study, I set aside my fear and chose to pursue a major that perfectly combines an assortment of my topmost interests: Professional Writing.

Without a doubt, deciding to radically change my major and modify my academic future plans were the most challenging decisions I have ever made; nevertheless, recognizing that I am finally studying and exploring a major that I passionately enjoy is the most amazing, utmost feeling, and I cannot wait to delve deeper into this fascinating major.

All in all, know this: it is beyond okay if you end up not loving your intended major, but it is certainly not okay to sit back in fear instead of adjusting your academic path. I say this because I sulked in fear for far too long, and the moment I began exploring new pathways and growing as an individual was the moment I felt clarity about my academic future.

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