For most of my life, I thought I knew exactly what I wanted to do in the long run, who I was going to be: A doctor.
I grew up telling everyone, believing it myself, and shaping my entire world around this idea. Every class I took and every night I stayed up late studying were all for the end goal of becoming a doctor.
But when I got to college, I slowly started realizing that pre-med just wasn’t for me. Countless signs from the universe were telling me it wasn’t the right fit, yet I kept going. I wanted to persevere and keep my word. Above all, I did not know what else to do with my life. Pre-med was my whole identity, and I had no idea what I would do without it.
Eventually, I decided it was finally time to move on from pre-med and focus my degree on something else. Slowly but surely, I accepted the fact that pre-med was never my destiny. I wasn’t passionate about what I was doing. I was passionate about the idea.
I knew that I loved helping people, but help doesn’t have to be medical. I also loved creativity, storytelling, and connecting with people. That’s when I noticed my calling had been right in front of me all my life.
Ever since I was young, I’d been interested in advertising, marketing, and social media management. Along with everything pre-med I had done, I always had a side quest related to advertising. What had started as curiosity and fun quickly turned into something I was truly passionate about.
Changing my major felt terrifying. It meant letting go of an idea, a future, and a version of myself that I had carried for years. It meant starting over when everyone else seemed to be settled and progressing in their majors. However, change meant finally listening to what truly made me happy.
As I learn more about myself and life, I’ve realized that it is never too late to rewrite your story. You do not have to stay doing something that no longer fits you. You owe yourself the chance to find what truly makes you passionate and happy.
If you are questioning anything in your life, whether that be your path, relationships, or literally anything, take it from someone like me. I went from pre-med labs to designing ads and running social media accounts…and I’m loving it!
Changing direction does not mean that you’ve failed. It just means you’re growing and about to start thriving.
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