Academia: Trapped by the Major Maze

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Choosing a major can feel similar to navigating a vast ocean. With a bewildering array of potential paths, it's easy to become overwhelmed. Undergrads often battle with the pressure to select a major that will lead them to a fulfilling career, but the reality is that most students won't know exactly what they want to do for the rest of their lives.

• Some students begin college with a clear idea of their major, while others flounder aimlessly from one course to the next.
• The weight of making this crucial decision can be stressful, and it's not uncommon for students to alter their majors multiple times before they locate a field that truly sparks passion in them.
• Despite your initial selection, remember that college is an opportunity to discover different fields and develop your skills.

What Should I Study? A Quarter-Life Crisis

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 figured out.

• What career path should I choose?
• Should I go back to school?
• Am I actually doing anything with my life

It's a lot to think about, right? But remember, you have options to figure things out. Don't let anxiety dictate your path. Take some deep breaths to explore what truly makes you happy.

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 Info 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 unknown landscape. But instead of feeling excited, I'm consumed by anxiety. Every choice feels like a treacherous gamble. Should I follow my dream? Or should I play it practical and choose the conventional path?

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

I long for direction, but all I feel is chaos. How can I possibly select the right path when I'm so afraid of making the wrong one?

The College App Conundrum: I Don't Know Edition

Applying to universities can be a super stressful journey. Especially when you're staring at those application questions and thinking, "What should I say??" 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 options. It's like trying to pick your favorite song on Spotify – there are just too many amazing options!
• It's all good! There's no pressure to have everything figured out right now.
• Think about your passions. What are you enjoy doing? Maybe there's a major that speaks to you.

Help! I Have Zero Passion in (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 excited. I used to think finding your passion was supposed to be this magical moment, but all I feel is blank. Is it normal to feel like this missing? Am I completely alone? I don't even know where to start looking to find something that could possibly fill this hole. I just want to feel alive again.

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