Academia: Trapped by the Major Maze

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Choosing a major can feel as if navigating a immense ocean. With thousands potential paths, it's easy to become overwhelmed. Freshmen often battle with the pressure to select a major that will guide them to a fulfilling career, but the truth is that most students won't know exactly what they want to do for the duration of their lives.

• Many students start college with a specific idea of their major, while others stumble aimlessly from one course to the next.
• The pressure of making this crucial decision can be overwhelming, and it's not uncommon for students to alter their majors multiple times before they find a field that truly interests.
• Regardless your initial choice, remember that college is a platform to learn about different fields and hone your skills.

What Should I Study? A Quarter-Life Crisis Is This My Existential Moment?

Okay, deep breaths. You're not alone in this meltdown moment. It's totally normal to feel out of sorts when you hit your mid-twenties and everyone suddenly expects you to have it all planned.

• What career path should I choose?
• Can I afford school?
• Am I actually doing anything with my life

It's a lot to deal with, right? But remember, you have a whole dang universe to figure things out. Don't let pressure dictate your path. Take some time to reflect what truly interests you.

Degree Dilemma: No Direction, Just Drifting

You're staring down the barrel of graduation/finishing school/completion, a milestone that feels both exhilarating and terrifying. You've poured years/sweat/energy into acquiring this piece of paper/credential/title, but now the question looms: what next? The world seems to be buzzing with opportunities/expectations/demands, yet you feel utterly lost/confused/uncertain. Like a ship without a rudder, adrift in a sea of possibilities/choices/options, you're starting to wonder if this whole degree thing/higher education endeavor/academic journey was worth it.

• {Maybe you’ve got dreams that feel too big for the box your degree seems to put you in.{
• {Or perhaps you’re drowning in a sea of student loans and unsure how to climb out.{
• {It's easy to feel overwhelmed/anxious/defeated when the path ahead feels so unclear/foggy/ambiguous.{

This isn’t just your problem. Countless/Millions of/Many graduates find themselves in this dilemma/quandary/predicament. The good news? You're not alone. And there are ways to navigate this choppy/turbulent/unpredictable sea and find your footing/chart a course/discover your path.

Selecting My Path: Anxiety and Uncertainty Prevail

My future stretches before me, a vast and uncharted landscape. But instead of feeling empowered, I'm consumed by anxiety. Every choice feels like a treacherous gamble. Should I pursue my desire? Or should I play it safe and choose the traditional path?

The weight of this decision is overwhelming. I'm stuck in a rut of indecision. Every possibility I consider brings with it a new set of challenges. It's exhausting just trying to visualize what my future might hold.

I long for clarity, but all I feel is disarray. How can I possibly choose the right path when I'm so terrified of making the wrong one?

Uni Applications: The "I Don't Know" Edition

Applying to colleges can be a super stressful journey. Especially when you're staring at those application questions and thinking, "What am I even supposed to write here??" It's totally normal to feel lost, especially if you haven't nailed down your futureplans yet.

• Seriously| You might be feeling a little overwhelmed by all the possibilities. It's like trying to pick your favorite flavor of ice cream – there are just too many fantastic options!
• It's all good! There's no pressure to have everything figured out right now.
• Brainstorm your hobbies. What are you passionate about? Maybe there's a major that clicks with you.

Help! I Have Zero Passion about (Anything)!

I'm officially lost. This is like my life is one big snoozefest. There isn't a single thing that makes my heart race or gets me motivated. I used to think finding your passion was supposed to be this magical moment, but all I feel is void. Is it normal to feel like something's missing? Am I completely alone? I don't even know where to start looking for something that could possibly fill this gap. I just want to feel alive Click here again.

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