Academia: Trapped by the Major Maze

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Choosing a major can feel similar to navigating a immense ocean. With a bewildering array of potential paths, it's easy to get sidetracked. Reference Undergrads often struggle with the pressure to pick a major that will propel them to a fulfilling career, but the fact is that most students won't know exactly what they want to do for the duration of their lives.

• A handful of students start college with a specific idea of their major, while others wander aimlessly from one course to the next.
• The weight of making this significant decision can be stressful, and it's not uncommon for students to switch their majors multiple times before they locate a field that truly resonates with.
• Regardless your initial choice, remember that college is a chance to explore different fields and develop your skills.

What Should I Study? A Quarter-Life Crisis Is This My Existential Moment?

Okay, deep breaths. You're not alone in this spiral 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? Is there even a right one?
• Can I afford school?
• Am I living up to my potential?

It's a lot to deal with, right? But remember, you have options to figure things out. Don't let anxiety dictate your path. Take some space to explore 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.

Selecting My Path: Anxiety and Uncertainty Prevail

My future stretches before me, a vast and mysterious landscape. But instead of feeling excited, I'm consumed by uncertainty. Every option feels like a treacherous gamble. Should I embark on my desire? Or should I play it safe and choose the expected path?

The weight of this decision is overwhelming. I'm stuck in a cycle of indecision. 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 purpose, but all I feel is chaos. 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 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 futureaspirations yet.

• For real| You might be feeling a little overwhelmed by all the possibilities. It's like trying to pick your favorite flavor of ice cream – there are just too many great options!
• Don't sweat it There's no pressure to have everything figured out right now.
• Think about your passions. What are you good at? Maybe there's a career path that speaks to you.

Help! I Have Zero Passion about (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 pumped. 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 something! again.

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