This time last year I was a science major. I remember hating my life, my classes and having no idea what I wanted to do with science. I was constantly stressed and frustrated it never just "clicked" like it did with some people. I always wanted a career where I could help people, so I turned to health. One of my first articles I ever wrote for The Odyssey was about how it's okay to change your mind and major while in college. At that point I feel like I thought it would be OK to change it but wasn't completely sure.
Well, now looking back I don't regret my decision at all. My junior year I have been so much happier. Fall semester, I made my highest GPA so far in college and was so proud of how far I've come. Having a lot of interest in your classes also makes a world of a difference. I found myself excited to go to some of my classes instead of dreading them. While I am no longer being tested on bonds, shapes or whatever Organic Chemistry was (LOL), communication has really opened my mind. It's been a whole new world since the courses are so different. I love learning about social media, writing and how to communicate and build relationships more effectively. However, I hate that I now cringe whenever someone texts me "your" instead of when they meant to say, "you're." Or the dreaded "they're," "their" or "there."
I definitely still have so much to learn and develop my writing skills, but I love it. I like reflecting back and seeing how my writing has changed and being able to use what I've learned in real life. Sometimes when people say communication is a joke, it's definitely not. Yeah, certain aspects of it may be easier, but writing a huge paper with a threat of 10 points taken off for ever grammatical error is not a piece of cake. Having to memorize all aspects of AP Style (Yeah right! What even is that ... Why did high school teach MLA/APA anyways?) and be quizzed on specifics is something you have to (somewhat) enjoy in order to do. Every major has their challenges, and I still feel like I am being challenged in my new major. Everyone has their own passions and interests, so you shouldn't knock someone else's down because they excel in that area over another.
I'm glad I was finally able to say, "OK, this isn't for me; I don't want to do science anymore." Looking back, I don't feel like I gave up at all. Why do something that you have no intentions of pursuing in your future?
Follow your dreams!
