This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at VCU chapter.
How do I politely tell someone that I have absolutely no idea what I’m doing with my life?
I have started answering that question the best way I know how: “well, as of right now, nothing.” That’s the truth. Yes, I understand you think I should have went to community college for a few years until I know what track I’m on. Yes, I know that my school has the best *insert program name here* in the country and no, that had nothing to do with why I chose my college. Yes, I do realize that being undecided is not ideal or esteemed and no, I am not ashamed of not having a plan.
I should not feel reluctant to tell the truth. In fact, I should feel forutnate that I am free to do whatever I please, with no limitations. I should feel excited about the unexpectedness of my life and all of the room for spontaneity. I should not have to worry about what people want to hear or even meet their expectations.
Do they want to hear that, at this point in my life, I have absolutely no idea what I’m doing? Probably not, but, that’s what they’ll get. I have nothing to hide. I attend a four-year university and I don’t know if I’m trying to be a doctor, or lawyer, or engineer, or any of those things. Right now, all I know is that I am trying my best to have a successful educational career and enjoy this time that I’m allowed to not know what I’m doing and that is exactly what I intend to do.