Academia: Trapped by the Major Maze

Choosing a major can feel similar to navigating a immense ocean. With hundreds potential paths, it's easy to feel lost. Students often struggle with the pressure to pick a major that will guide 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.

• Some students start college with a specific 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 switch their majors multiple times before they discover a field that truly resonates with.
• No matter your initial selection, remember that college is a chance to explore different fields and develop your skills.

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

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 figured out.

• What career path should I choose? Is there even a right one?
• Should I go back to school?
• Am I living up to my potential?

It's a lot to think about, right? But remember, you have options to figure things out. Don't let anxiety dictate your path. Take some deep breaths to reflect 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.

• {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.

Selecting My Path: Anxiety and Uncertainty Prevail

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

The burden of this decision is overwhelming. I'm stuck in a cycle of doubt. Every possibility 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 clarity, but all I feel is chaos. How can I possibly select the right path when I'm so apprehensive 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 should I say??" It's totally normal to feel lost, especially if you haven't nailed down your futureaspirations yet.

• For real| You might be feeling a little overwhelmed by all the choices. It's like trying to pick your favorite color in the rainbow – there are just too many great options!
• Don't sweat it There's no pressure to have everything figured out right now.
• Consider your passions. What are you enjoy doing? Maybe there's a major that clicks with you.

Help! I Have Zero Passion for (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 excited. I used to think finding your passion was supposed to be this magical moment, but all I feel is void. Is it normal to feel like that missing? Am I going crazy? I don't even know where to start looking to find something that could possibly fill this void. I just want to feel something! again.