I can't tell you how many times I get asked the same two questions over and over again, to the point where I am just about to blow up, "what do you want to do with your life" and "what are you planning on doing with your major?" Reluctant to say, my answer has been the same since freshman year and still is now: I just don't know. This, my peers, is the most frequent question asked to every single student in college. Parents, teachers, and colleagues inquire us to know the answer to this. Like myself, I am very positive that a majority of college students come in undeclared without a major, needless to say we don't know what we want to do with our lives. I myself have yet to answer that question and am honestly very terrified to go forth. Perhaps, I am terrified because I should know what my future dreams and goals are, right?

It's even more terrifying to see your colleagues so passionate about their majors, internships, and future careers while you're still prioritizing binge watching Netflix shows and going out. I, of course have an amazing work ethic, very dedicated to my studies; on the other hand, I still haven't found that so called passion that people talk about. When you are in love with what you're doing, it's so different than anything else felt. It's almost like a hobby to you. I perceived from my friends here at Udel that when you are so fascinated and passionate about your major, and you actually enjoy it, you do extremely well. You know you're passionate about your major if you don't mind studying for those exams or going to those classes. I fantasize about being someone with high aspirations and intentions in the future, and I hope to find this in my near future.

I just want to confirm with everyone that this feeling of being so lost, confused, and behind in life is more than normal and very common. Many people don't even declare a major until junior year, and some don't even know what they want to do with their lives until they are seniors. This can for sure cause extra, unnecessary stress and anxiety. My advice is to simply not think about it. Instead, focus on your classes and be proud of yourself by receiving grades you worked hard for. I know college goes by in a blink of an eye, but when you wake up every morning, each day is a new chance for you to figure your life out. Just know this isn't time sensitive. College isn't supposed to test and measure your future careers and success, but instead it's a test on life. Figure your life out first and foremost before freaking out about what you're profession is yet to be.