"What direction do you want to take your life?"

This is the dreaded question that is asked at about every family party or discussion about college. And as much as you may try to dodge the inevitable question, it is inescapable.

I have never been one of those kids who has always known what they wanted to do. I never had a true subject I loved or a passion that I could transform into a future job. Instead, I avoided the stressful and seemingly binding decision of picking a major and I entered college undecided.

While this was terrifying and reassuring at the same time, not making a decision about a major immediately was the best decision I ever made. I tried many courses (some willingly and some to fulfill requirements) that I absolutely abhorred. I began to worry I would never find my cup of tea until I took a communication course. I was able to use my creativity and expand my effective writing and speaking skills. My communication courses became an outlet where I was able to full heartedly enjoy the material and see a potential future with the subject.

Here are a few (of the many) reasons going into college Undecided was the best decision: