For those of you that have read my articles, I tend to write about things that I'm learning as I'm really starting to grow up. People put so much pressure on our generation, especially the kids going into college (and, yes, I said kids!). We're all figuring it out as we go along, we're all in the process of growing up, and we're all trying to get our priorities straight. And most people forget that us college kids are still trying to figure out what the heck we're even doing in this world!
I haven't even been in college for a full year yet, and I've changed my major/minor situation three times. I was an interior design major, then an undeclared major, and now I'm a journalism major and marketing minor. But guess what? I've got a new love for astronomy, and I'm considering minoring in physics now (yeah, that's crazy, I know). The point is--I don't really know what I want to do with my life yet, and I think most of us college kids feel that way and it's completely OK. I felt pressured to declare for some crazy reason, so I declared journalism as my major. I love journalism, but do I want to write for the rest of my life? I'm trying to figure that out.
So, for those of you that are the friend in your group who is completely clueless about what you're going to do, don't fret (your friends' times are coming, I promise). Most importantly, though, take your time, change your mind multiple times a day, be open-minded to other options, and just take a deep breath when random people your parents know ask you, "What're your plans for college, sweetie?" Or my personal favorite, "What's your major, honey?" My favorite response is "Yeah, I'm in college, but I'm trying to figure it out, OK?" They look at my mom like she's raised me in a barn (she hasn't- just to clarify), but it's really no one's business what you're doing with your life.
All I can say is to go with your gut and pick a field that you're passionate about. And even if you get out of college and are super crazy about your major, just remember that most people have careers in something that's unrelated to their major and are still trying to figure it out, too.
