Academia: Trapped by the Major Maze

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Choosing a major can feel like navigating a monumental ocean. With thousands potential paths, it's easy to feel lost. Undergrads often struggle with the pressure to pick a major that will propel them to a fulfilling career, but the reality is that most students aren't able to know exactly what they want to do for the duration of their lives.

• Many students enter college with a clear idea of their major, while others flounder aimlessly from one course to the next.
• The burden of making this crucial decision can be stressful, and it's not uncommon for students to change their majors multiple times before they find a field that truly interests.
• Regardless your initial decision, remember that college is an opportunity to learn about different fields and cultivate 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 lost 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 making the wrong choices

It's a lot to process, right? But remember, you have options to See more figure things out. Don't let anxiety dictate your path. Take some time to reflect what truly interests you.

The Degree Quandary: Lost at Sea

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.

Choosing My Future: Fear and Indecision Reign Supreme

My future stretches before me, a vast and unknown landscape. But instead of feeling empowered, I'm consumed by fear. Every option feels like a treacherous gamble. Should I pursue my passion? Or should I play it safe and choose the expected path?

The burden of this choice is overwhelming. I'm stuck in a rut of doubt. Every alternative I consider brings with it a new set of challenges. It's exhausting just trying to imagine 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 terrified of making the wrong one?

UC Application Blues: When You're Just Not Sure

Applying to colleges can be a super stressful task. 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.

• 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.
• Brainstorm your interests. What are you passionate about? Maybe there's a field of study that resonates with you.

Help! I Have Zero Passion in (Anything)!

I'm officially lost. Everything feels like my life is one big snoozefest. There isn't a single thing that makes my heart race or gets me motivated. 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 this missing? Am I completely alone? I don't even know where to start looking in order to discover something that could possibly fill this hole. I just want to feel alive again.

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