Academia: Trapped by the Major Maze

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Choosing a major can feel as if navigating a vast ocean. With hundreds potential paths, it's easy to become overwhelmed. Students often battle with the pressure to pick a major that will lead them to a fulfilling career, but the truth is that most students aren't able to 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 alter their majors multiple times before they find a field that truly interests.
• No matter your initial decision, remember that college is an opportunity to discover different fields and hone your skills.

What Should I Study? A Quarter-Life Crisis

Okay, deep breaths. You're not alone in this freaking out 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?
• Is school even necessary anymore?
• Am I actually doing anything with my life

It's a lot to deal with, right? But remember, you have time to figure things out. Don't let pressure dictate your path. Take some deep breaths to actually think about what truly matters.

Stuck in Limbo: The Degree Struggle

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.

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 uncertainty. Every choice feels like a calculated risk. Should I embark on my dream? Or should I play it safe and choose the conventional path?

The burden of this fork in the road is overwhelming. I'm stuck in a rut of hesitation. Every scenario I consider brings with it a new set of challenges. It's exhausting just trying to visualize what my future might hold.

I long for direction, but all I feel is chaos. 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 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 futureplans yet.

• Honestly| You might be feeling a little overwhelmed by all the possibilities. It's like trying to pick your favorite color in the rainbow – there are just too many fantastic options!
• Relax There's no pressure to have everything figured out right now.
• Think about your hobbies. What are you good at? Maybe there's a field of study that clicks with you.

Help! I Have Zero Passion for (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 excited. I used to think finding your passion was supposed to be this magical moment, but all I feel Quick link is blank. Is it normal to feel like this 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 alive again.

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