All of our lives, we have taken classes in math, science, english, etc. and essentially, they all lead to one thing: deciding what major we want to pursue in college. As a freshman in college that sees all of her friends either knowing exactly what they want in life or struggling to answer the same questions that she has, it can be a bit confusing to know what exactly to do. Do I want to go into pre-med and become a doctor? Am I looking to follow my passion of writing and check out the English field? Do I want to try my luck with money and go into business? Am I into education? Sports? Music? Technology? Medicine? Food? The possibilities are endless. The process of figuring out who you are and what you want can be crazy. However, there are some major things to remember.
It is okay to not know. You have time to discover yourself, and see what you like and don't like. You can take classes revolving around a certain subject and get a general idea if it interests you or if you can see a future in it. And if you don't, then the path may not be right for you. Obviously it doesn't mean that you aren't right for that major, it just may mean that there are better things out there for you.
Don't be afraid. Fear is something that can keep you away from learning what is a right major for you. Don't be afraid to try new things. A major you never thought you would do before, or a major that requires a lot of hard work and time, can seem scary but are not unattainable. With the right heart and mind, you can do anything. Cliche as it sounds, you're a lot more than you think are.
Just because other people around you have a better idea of what they're doing doesn't mean that you're behind or not as good as they are. Some people find out what they want to do in the future earlier, or have always had this one dream in mind. That's amazing for them, but realize that just because you haven't reached that point yet doesn't mean that you won't. It takes different experiences and time for different people, and let these things motivate you, not deter you from your goal. Be happy for other people and let that remind you that there is something out there for everyone.
If more than one thing interests you, consider a double major or minor. Sit down and think about what truly interests you, and write out pros and cons about these interests. Reflecting on yourself can really help in making a decision.
And lastly, remember we're all growing and learning. Just because you don't know what your major is now doesn't mean that you're a failure or that you're indecisive. Take the time to learn more about yourself and what you like to do, and you'll see that there is something out there for everyone, including you.
