In college no idea what i want to do?

Question

i am 22 and in college and have no idea what i want to do is this normal

Answer 1

I would say your confusion and indecision are very normal. Instead, it's the ones who know exactly what they want to do in life that make me wonder.

To me, life itself is so vast and wide open. Why wouldn't picking a major and a career path be any different?

Just don't be intimidated by the seeming finality of it all. Really, choosing a major or a career path is anything but final. You put all that you know about yourself and your situation into a decision in the present and see how it turns out. That's all you can do. Ultimately, the future is inaccessible and unknowable.

So, how do you decide? In my opinion, a career has to be a good match. What I mean by that is that it must not aggravate your personality or your disposition, first and foremost. I am not a particularly social person, so being a real estate agent or a dentist wouldn't be a good match. I don't mind interacting with others. But, I don't like long stretches of it. In other words, you need to consider what you know about yourself in the overall equation.

Often, we have some image of ourselves that we are trying to capture or embody. Sometimes, this can be a real stumbling block. If you go chase a persona or some image of yourself, you could be headed toward a bad match. You have to forget about all images and prestige. It may be that you are destined to be a plumber, a courier, a baker, or a kindergarten teacher. Do you have an image of yourself that might prevent the unexpected to happen?

There might also be some discovery work that you need to do too. Thinking itself, often, is a horrible way to figure things out (as ironic as it may seem). Sometimes, you can wander into great understanding by "wasting time" or "doing nothing." This doesn't mean that you need to go backpacking through Europe or seek out a guru in India. It means that the answer that you need may spring upon you when you are not really looking for it. Disengage from the "problem" for a while. See what happens.

Answer 2

It's common for students to feel a little lost when it comes to making those big decisions that will alter the course of their lives. I don't like to use the word 'normal' here but basically, yes you're 'normal'. My suggestion to you would be to go to your school's career/counseling center and get some literature on any careers that interest you, meet with someone there who can administer some tests and converse with you on the matter. If you have a major already look into what areas people with that major go into. If you still have not declared a major: sit down and write down all of the career paths that appeal to you, remember to keep in mind the skills/abilities required. For example if you dislike math and numbers then perhaps accounting is going to be an uphill task. Be honest with yourself as to where your strength and weaknesses lie.
If you are still unable to make a decision think about why that is. Are you putting off graduating and getting out on your own? Maybe the issue is deeper than simply not knowing what you want to do. As a recent college grad I can honestly tell you that while I was pretty firm in what I wanted to do, I had many friends that weren't.

Answer 3

I am also 22 in college and I have no idea what I want to do so I would have to say it is normal. i wanted to be a doctor Then a vet then I wanted to work in pharmaceuticals but know I think I would be better at computers witch is totally different then my last three. I am switching my major from chemistry To ITT. Hope everything works out for you

Answer 4

Beyond normal! Most college studenst enter school with no idea what direction they want to go in or what field they want to study. It's also very common to change your major once you've declared it. Just be careful if you do that- you may be taking units that won't count in a different field of study. Just take your time and go talk to a counselor. They can usually evaluate your interests and point you in the right direction. Good luck!

Answer 5

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Answer 6

You're not alone. This happens to a lot of people who go there without a clear picture of what their intentions are beforehand. There's something to be said for waiting to go in some cases, but now that you are there, just try to get as many experiences as possible so that you can see what interests you enough to carry it through as a life choice. You can change you magor once you have discovered what this is.

Answer 7

"normal" or not, give yourself all the time in the world that you need. some take longer than others, and probably some never figure out what they "want" to do...choose a major that interests you and talk to an academic advisor on choosing possible majors or minors that may help to get you a leg up....e.g., if you choose sociology, you might want to choose spanish (bilingual is a huge plus) or psychology as a minor....does that make sense? (and of course only choose a double major or minor that interest you....you have to be able to pass the classes for them to help!). if you live in a place where a lot of spanish-speaking people live, spanish can be helpful in quite a few jobs too. also, sometimes its best to just focus on one major and dedicate all your energy to one field. if you have a major already, just give yourself time to figure out what exactly you want to do with it. you can try out different jobs and volunteer positions, shadow various people who have different jobs, do research on different jobs, etc. just give yourself time!

Answer 8

I would say that yes, it is normal. I would encourage you to visit the career development center on your campus and they can help you decide which career path you would like to travel. Just remember to go after what is interesting and makes you happy-not what everyone else thinks would be best for you.

Answer 9

That's actually a good opportunity in disguise. Can you imagine majoring in chemistry and then realizing you want to be a pre-school teacher?

Explore and enjoy. Now is the best time to do it, and your future will find you. Have fun.

Answer 10

big time yes it,s normal it,s because in high school they don,t give you a pace program where you will need to do first at collage to know what your in trust is at.like your hobbies like this q/a you can become a councillor, some one thast help people with thire problems it a start.