College: Drowning in an Ocean of Options

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

A handful of students enter college with a specific 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 alter their majors multiple times before they find a field that truly interests.
No matter your initial selection, remember that college is a chance to learn about different fields and hone 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 confused when you hit your mid-twenties and everyone suddenly expects you to have it all planned.

What career path should I choose? Is there even a right one?
Can I afford school?
Am I actually doing anything with my life

It's a lot to deal with, right? But remember, you have options to figure things out. Don't let self-doubt dictate your path. Take some deep breaths to reflect what truly interests you.

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.

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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.

Selecting My Path: Anxiety and Uncertainty Prevail

My future stretches before me, a vast and unknown landscape. But instead of feeling empowered, I'm consumed by uncertainty. Every decision feels like a treacherous gamble. Should I embark on my desire? 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 indecision. Every possibility I consider brings with it a new set of challenges. 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 afraid 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 futuregoals yet.

Seriously| 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 great options!
It's all good! There's no pressure to have everything figured out right now.
Consider your hobbies. What are you enjoy doing? Maybe there's a major that clicks with you.

Help! I Have Zero Passion in (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 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 for something that could possibly fill this hole. I just want to Link available feel passionate again.