As juniors and seniors in high school, we are expected to start preparing for college. By the end of senior year, we must figure out what we want to do for the rest of our lives. We have to make sure that we keep our grades up, get good SAT scores, pick a major that will benefit us financially throughout our lives, and pick the "perfect" college.

This seems like a lot for the average 17/18-year-old. It IS a lot. No matter what anyone tries to tell us, it is one of the most stressful times in our young adult life. We are more inclined to listen to others opinions during times of stress. If guidance counselors say we would make good accountants because we are good at math, we would declare ourselves accountant majors. It's one less thing we have to stress about if we are guided in some direction.

However, once we get to college, what if this major isn't really what we picture ourselves doing for the next four years, as well as the rest of our lives. Sometimes, we begin to surround ourselves with people of similar interests throughout college. Sometimes these people are studying things that may interest us more than what we are putting ourselves through.

Why would you continue to waste money, time, stress, and sadness on something that you aren't even interested in?

It can be scary switching majors. What if our classes don't transfer? What if we have to make classes up? What if it's going to be harder than the major we are in right now?

BUT, what if it all works out? What if everything falls into place and you end up leaving your misery behind?

Don't be afraid to look into switching majors if you are truly unhappy. It is better to live your life knowing you tried than knowing you settled!