I have officially entered my sophomore year in college, but no matter how old you are, people are always going to ask you what you're majoring in and why you chose that path. Well, being a Pre-K to Fourth Grade Education major, I get all of the eye rolls, jaw drops, wrinkled noses, and the whole nine yards. Well, I'm here to tell you, do NOT give up on your dream just because there are those people in the peanut gallery that like to give their opinion on everything, because no matter what path you may choose, there are always going to be those people that try to talk you out of it and tell you that it isn't worth it.
Chase down your dreams no matter what they may be. In the end, your opinion of your future career is the only one that matters. For me, I always love the lines of "well you won't be making very much money/good luck living on that salary" or the famous "I hope you're willing to move away from here, they never hire teachers around here anymore". Well guess what peanut gallery? This is my life and not yours so I am going to do what makes me happy. So what if I am not sitting in a bath tub full of one-hundred dollar bills? I am going to be happy. If I have to move or if I have to drive a little further to get to work everyday, then so be it. I can handle what it takes to be a teacher. There's the old saying "If you love your job, you will never work a day in your life" well that saying applies here to me and to every single one of you fighting to chase down your dream.
It should not matter to anyone besides yourself what you do with your life. Recently, one of my friends posted on Facebook stating that she is not going to pursue a degree in college but rather pursue her dreams of becoming a professional dancer. And guess what? Yep, you've got it folks, the peanut gallery kicked in right away saying how much of a poor decision she is making. Do not listen to what the peanut gallery says people!
As long as you walk across that stage with your diploma in hand, it should not matter what the degree may be as long as you know in your heart that you have made the right decision for yourself! So what if I never make millions of dollars, so what if I have to move out of my home town, so what? Take charge of your future, take charge of your career, and take charge of your dreams. This is your life, this is your job, this is your calling. Find what makes you complete. No matter where life takes you, you will not be able to please everyone. Please yourself and be happy with your decisions. Do not listen to the peanut gallery!
