Changing your college major can be daunting and scary, but this feeling is familiar to many students. 50 percent of those who declare a major will change their major at least once over the course of their college career.

Here are five things a college student will come to know while changing their major:

1. It's okay to be wrong

Many college students make a firm decision when first choosing their major, but that decision can quickly fall into pieces. Once you've realized you need a change of curriculum, making that change is easy, right? False. It's definitely not easy when you're an extremely proud 18-year-old that doesn't want to admit they chose the wrong major (*cough* *cough* this is me). It's okay to admit you were wrong because admitting it will help you make a step in the right direction for your future.

2. The people around you will be supportive and understanding

Nobody wants to see you suffer through a major that you no longer want to study. Your friends and family will definitely support your big change!

3. Your new department will welcome you with open arms

Any university department loves seeing new faces join their studies. Your new advisers and professors will work closely with you to make sure this new major works for you, and that you're on a good track to graduation. New resources and support will be at your service.

4. New major = new motivation

You'll find yourself eager to start your new college endeavors. Starting to study something that actually interests you creates new motivation like nothing else. Just make sure that motivation lasts all semester long!

5. A new major isn't a life sentence

Whatever you major in doesn't have to be the field of work you're in for the rest of your life. Only 27 percent of college grads have a job related to their major, so your workalike can end up just about anywhere. Just pick the best major for you and run with it! There's no telling where you'll end up, but at least you studied something that you enjoy.