Did you come to college as an “undecided” major who didn’t really know what they wanted to do for the next four years? Or were you one of the ones who wanted to become doctors or lawyers, not because it was something you’ve always wanted to do since you were a little kid, but because you know the occupation makes money…big money!
Some of us have had the fortunate opportunity of knowing what we wanted to major in and it’s just been growth ever since, but for some it’s a bit more challenging than that. College, no matter the university that you attend, has an endless layout of organizations and clubs for you to join; and that can sometimes be overwhelming for those that haven’t even decided on a major yet.
My advice to you, would be to take the time to actually think about what it is that you like to do. Maybe you don’t actually want to be a doctor or a lawyer, but you love to write. Or maybe you love math or science and are thinking about going into the field of Forensics. Whatever it is that interests you, I can guarantee that there’s a major and field of study for it.
Picking a major, minor, or even a double major if you’re that dedicated, doesn’t have to be as challenging as it seems. Ask yourself this, “what is it that I enjoy doing? What can I see myself doing for the rest of my life and not regretting my decision?” Maybe it’s art, maybe it’s journalism or some form of women’s studies. Deciding on this can also help you better navigate picking through the huge pile that is university clubs and organizations. It can be overwhelming trying to figure out where you belong, or even deciding on trying something new; but that’s the fun in it all.
Without all of these majors, minors, clubs and organizations to choose from, I fear a lot of college students would still be “undecided”. Not that there’s anything wrong with that; but college is the biggest opportunity for you to truly find yourself and figure out what you like and don’t like. So, if you want to change your major, change it! If you want to join that volleyball team but you’re not really sure that you know how to play, try out anyway! You could be the team’s best player when it’s all said and done. But you’ll never know until you try, right?