Oh, you're halfway there...oh, livin' on a prayer.

Yea, it's been real. After cruising through an awesome first year of college to beginning a new one, I've come to remind myself again of how difficult things are going to get, especially in terms of my major and my future (career). I'm a biomedical sciences major, which means the road to becoming a healer in the world (yes, I mean a doctor), will be all the more tough.

Now, in the middle of my second year, I'm taking more science classes and spending more time studying. It's all becoming more arduous as certain necessary requirements are demanding more of my diligence. It all makes me wonder what the future is going to be like. Where am I going to go? What am I going to do after all the hard work I've done? What exactly is going to become of me if I'm indecisive about a certain path to take?

With any major, we've all pondered countless possibilities, trying to mold our future reality. We've all been indecisive or skeptical, or even unsure of what next step we should take.

I also keep thinking about how much time I've spent in further enriching my sciences and how it could lead me astray from my interest and hobby in art. Sure it will require me to digress from the things I like to do, but what ambitions don't require some sacrifices, small or big?

Nevertheless, such reflection has brought me to some decisions that I will stand by. The future may seem intimidating, but that's all right. All the more reason to keep working hard and working smart to achieve your goals. Staying on top of your schedule and not procrastinating will definitely help. I know we've all been told that, but when you reach serious circumstances, you'll realize some priorities need to be worked on. I've come to realize I should work more smartly and devote my time to understanding the difficult concepts of my studies and making better connections throughout the subject matter(s). Moreover, I'm never going to stop doing art. I will do art it in my spare time, at the right time. That way I don't lose touch of such a joy.

Plus, like any other science major, I've got to not only build a top-notch resume and application or two, but also embody it. I've got to be the best that I can be. I've got to be more motivated and understand that while I may be facing some obstacles now, I will have to face many more continuously. Some people may even have it harder than me, why should I be complaining? No, I won't complain. Seeing others work hard make me realize I should do my utmost best as well. I'll see through my challenges and face them, one step at a time.

We're all getting older and coming to a point where we are questioning how to go about things, particularly when we're halfway to earning our bachelor's degree. Nonetheless, after completing my first year of college, I'm still learning how to go about with my major, my studies, my ambitions.

We might not always know which step to take. But of course, the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step, as told by Lao Tzu.