I don't think anyone expected me to change my major within my first semester at Kent State. But, I did. I'm usually the type of person to have my life set on a planned schedule. I don't see the point of changing my mind, because usually it's very made up.

I started out as a fashion merchandising major. I was set on this career path since my freshman year of high school. In my eyes, there was no other way. The plan was simple: major in fashion, study abroad, graduate, and then open my own boutique.

Then my first semester was in full swing. And, to be honest, I hated my fashion classes. I couldn't shake the feeling that I was wasting my time. I felt like I wasn't learning anything, not anything useful. The only thing I thought was "how is any of this going to help me?"

The sense of dread I had almost every morning shook me because I wasn't used to being unsure. Halfway through the semester I realized that the program just wasn't for me. I started looking at different majors to find one that would fit me better.

I came across entrepreneurship and immediately knew it was the right path for me. I realized I needed to learn about loans and startup before I could learn about the fashion industry. I changed my major and had a weight lifted from my shoulders. I felt like I was in the right place.

It was hard to explain to my fashion friends, professors and advisor. I felt like they would be disappointed by my choice, but fortunately, everyone supported me.

I can honestly say I made the right choice and I am excited for my spring classes because of my choice.

Sometimes, changing your major can be hard. It can feel like you've failed or like you've let people down. The first time I said I wanted to change my major to my mother, I felt like crying. I didn't want to feel like a failure and even though, my schooling is about what I would like to do, I still felt like I was letting her down.

The important thing to remember is, you're young and it's okay to change your mind. It doesn't always have to be so certain and planned out. And, you definitely don't have to feel bad because of it. Life is still moving, while you stop and think. Sometimes, you can get caught up in thinking you're not moving fast enough.

Take a breath, slow down. Think about what you want and if that includes choosing a different path, academically or not, you owe it to yourself to make that change.

As a side note, this article was not meant to offend anyone in the fashion program or the fashion program itself. Everyone in the program was amazing. It just wasn't for me.