University: Lost in a Sea of Majors

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

A handful of students begin college with a defined idea of their major, while others flounder aimlessly from one course to the next.
The weight of making this important decision can be overwhelming, and it's not uncommon for students to change their majors multiple times before they find a field that truly resonates with.
Despite your initial choice, remember that college is a chance to explore different fields and hone your skills.

What Should I Study? A Quarter-Life Crisis The Big Question at 25

Okay, deep breaths. You're not alone in this freaking out moment. It's totally normal to feel lost when you hit your mid-twenties and everyone suddenly expects you to have it all sorted.

What career path should I choose? Is there even a right one?
Can I afford school?
Am I making the wrong choices

It's a lot to deal with, right? But remember, you have a whole dang universe to figure things out. Don't let self-doubt dictate your path. Take some time to actually think about 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.

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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.

Deciding My Destiny: Dread and Doubt Constitute

My future stretches before me, a vast and mysterious landscape. But instead of feeling inspired, I'm consumed by fear. Every choice feels like a leap of faith. Should I pursue my passion? Or should I play it practical and choose the traditional path?

The pressure of this choice is overwhelming. I'm stuck in a rut of hesitation. Every possibility I consider brings with it a Website new set of concerns. It's exhausting just trying to envision what my future might hold.

I long for clarity, but all I feel is confusion. How can I possibly determine the right path when I'm so terrified of making the wrong one?

UC Application Blues: When You're Just Not Sure

Applying to universities can be a super stressful experience. 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 amazing options!
Chill out There's no pressure to have everything figured out right now.
Think about your hobbies. What are you enjoy doing? Maybe there's a field of study that speaks to you.

Help! I Have Zero Passion about (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 blank. Is it normal to feel like something's missing? Am I the only one? I don't even know where to start looking to find something that could possibly fill this hole. I just want to feel something! again.