This phrase is a very well known phrase for everyone; we've all heard this at least once in our lives: Not all who wander are lost.
However, I am going to talk on this subject of wandering through a university/collegiate perspective. As a college student, I have been through a journey of wandering, getting lost, and, finally, finding my way back.
Almost halfway done with college, specifically undergraduate, I have learned a lot through my experience. During the first year, I can definitely admit that I was wandering and lost in terms of my future and my career path. However, as I went to go on to my second year, I am clear of my future path, though I still wander.
Going to a university with a variety of classes offered, how can you not be tempted to try anything that catches your attention and interest? Although I know what I want to do and which direction I want to head in, especially in terms of my academics and studies, I still wander and wander, even if it is not in my best academic interest. My curiosity for different subjects expands to a large extent where I cannot control all my interests and actions. However, this does not mean I am lost, but more that I am curious and interested in many subjects. Even as I continue with my classes and major requirements, my curiosities and interests are expanding rather than shrinking to follow my future career path.
This may sound like a bad thing, especially in the future academic path. People say that you need to know specifically what you want to do and only reach towards that goal. However, what you should never forget is that your interests also matter.
Especially in terms of our futures that are not crystal clear, it actually is in your best interest to keep your options and opportunities open and broad. Rather than having a narrow range of choices and only following one specific interest or subject, knowing and gaining skills in multiple fields is actually more beneficial, especially in terms of your future job and employers.
This is the most important topic that university and college students should keep in mind. Always being interested and curious about many subjects and courses are not only better for yourself but also more beneficial in terms of your long-term goals and employment. What employers want these days is not someone who specializes only in one subject, but someone who is talented in many fields.
University is like a long hike. When you hike, it is really boring and basic to just follow the trail. Going off track and exploring the nature that fascinates you is the best experience that one can get. Just like this, in university, not all who wander are lost, but rather they are curious and interested to learn more.
