Throughout our lives, it seems like we're constantly annoyed with the question "What do you want to do when you grow up?" When we're younger, we answer with silly careers like a princess or Batman. Later, we give responses like teacher or firefighter. As we grow, we reflect on this question more often. During our upperclassmen years in high school, the question becomes more serious, because soon we'll have to decide once and for all.

When we're older, we start switching our thinking from what we want to do to what would make us the most amount of money. In today's world, people are so concerned about how much money they can make. People think that with the more money they have, the happier they'll be regardless of whether or not they hate their jobs. Research has shown that after a certain amount of money, your happiness doesn't increase. Contrary to popular belief, money doesn't buy happiness. If you spent most of your life doing something you don't enjoy then what is the point?

In every major, there are high paying jobs. Sure, there might be more jobs for specific college majors than others, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't major in something you love. If you genuinely enjoy what you do, you'll be more likely to work harder. You'll enjoy learning the material in college and be more passionate about your job and end up working hard.

If you pick a major just because of the salary, you might end up hating your job. Just think of all the hours you'll be using working with something you hate when you could've gone with a major that you love.

When you're figuring out your major, follow what you're passionate about. Don't feel obligated to pick what's popular. If you know that you like a major that your friends don't, that's fine. The world needs people to work in all kinds of areas, and you shouldn't be stuck with a major just because you felt pressured.

When I was in high school, I felt like I should be an engineer. I hail from an area where there's a more career opportunity for engineers. In high school, it felt like everyone wanted to be an engineer, and for a while, I began to feel that way too. However, when I started college, I began to realize that I just wasn't passionate or interested in engineering. By the time my sophomore year rolled around, I had realized that there are numerous careers for any major and that if I majored in something I enjoy, I would be so much happier than I would be as an engineer.

Go with what you feel in your heart, and you'll find a way to get where you want to be.