Academia: Trapped by the Major Maze

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Choosing a major can feel as if navigating a vast ocean. With thousands potential paths, it's easy to become overwhelmed. Freshmen often struggle with the pressure to choose a major that will propel them to a fulfilling career, but the fact is that most students aren't able to know exactly what they want to do for the remainder of their lives.

• A handful of students begin college with a clear idea of their major, while others wander aimlessly from one course to the next.
• The weight of making this important decision can be stressful, and it's not uncommon for students to switch their majors multiple times before they locate a field that truly sparks passion in them.
• Regardless your initial choice, remember that college is a chance to discover different fields and hone your skills.

What Should I Study? A Quarter-Life Crisis

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

• What career path should I choose? Is there even a right one?
• Is school even necessary anymore?
• Am I actually doing anything with my life

It's a lot to deal with, right? But remember, you have time to figure things out. Don't let pressure dictate your path. Take some deep breaths to actually think about 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.

Deciding My Destiny: Dread and Doubt Constitute

My future stretches before me, a vast and uncharted landscape. But instead of feeling empowered, I'm consumed by anxiety. Every option feels like a leap of faith. Should I pursue my dream? Or should I play it conservative and choose the expected path?

The burden of this choice is overwhelming. I'm stuck in a cycle of indecision. Every scenario I consider brings with it a new set of worries. It's exhausting just trying to imagine 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 afraid of making the wrong one?

UC Application Blues: When You're Just Not Sure

Applying to schools Access more can be a super stressful journey. Especially when you're staring at those application questions and thinking, "What do I put down?" It's totally normal to feel lost, especially if you haven't nailed down your futureplans yet.

• For real| You might be feeling a little overwhelmed by all the options. It's like trying to pick your favorite song on Spotify – there are just too many great options!
• Chill out There's no pressure to have everything figured out right now.
• Brainstorm your passions. What are you good at? Maybe there's a field of study that resonates with you.

Help! I Have Zero Passion for (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 empty. Is it normal to feel like that missing? Am I the only one? I don't even know where to start looking in order to discover something that could possibly fill this void. I just want to feel alive again.

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