University: Lost in a Sea of Majors

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

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

What Should I Study? A Quarter-Life Crisis

Okay, deep breaths. You're not alone in this spiral moment. It's totally normal to feel confused 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?
Is school even necessary anymore?
Am I making the wrong choices

It's a lot to think about, right? But remember, you have time to figure things out. Don't let anxiety dictate your path. Take some space to explore what truly matters.

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.

Choosing My Future: Fear and Indecision Reign Supreme

My future stretches before me, a vast and unknown landscape. But instead of feeling inspired, I'm consumed by uncertainty. Every option feels like a calculated risk. Should I embark on my dream? Or should I play it practical and choose the expected path?

The pressure of this fork in the road is overwhelming. I'm stuck in a rut of doubt. Every possibility 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 clarity, but all I feel is disarray. How can I possibly select the right path when I'm so apprehensive of making the wrong Direct access one?

UC Application Blues: When You're Just Not Sure

Applying to universities can be a super stressful task. 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 futureplans yet.

Honestly| You might be feeling a little overwhelmed by all the options. It's like trying to pick your favorite color in the rainbow – there are just too many great options!
Relax There's no pressure to have everything figured out right now.
Consider your interests. What are you passionate about? Maybe there's a major that speaks to you.

Help! I Have Zero Passion for (Anything)!

I'm officially lost. It's 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 that missing? Am I completely alone? I don't even know where to start looking for something that could possibly fill this gap. I just want to feel passionate again.