What should I do with my life?

Question

I don't even know what to major in yet! How am I suppose to pick what i want to do for the rest of my life? or invest these many years for a degree. i don't know if i'll change my mind later on anyways.

What did you guys major in? or what are you guys majoring in? and did it work out? I need some suggestions.

Answer 1

You don't have to stick with the first major you choose. I got into college with a major in liberal studies because I wanted to be a teacher. Then I became a teacher's aide and decided it wasn't for me, so I switched my major to business with a concentration in information systems.

My job now is not specifically related to information systems, but many of the skills I learned in college turned out to be extremely useful.

I know many other people who do things that are not directly related to their majors. I think the important thing is that you earn your degree. It gives you a sense of accomplishment and many jobs require a college degree.

If you are not sure which major to choose, start with something totally practical that will teach you some good skills. Business will teach you a lot about how the world in general operates. Plus you will learn math and writing skills.

Answer 2

Hey man I had the same problem when I graduated High School, I ended up going with the major everyone suggested and it was a big mistake. I received a two year degree that I haven't used since graduation. The best advice I can give if you don't know what to do is go to a community or a junior college. You can go there and just take general education classes, it gives you longer to pick a major. Another option is to take a year off of school to decide, however it is really hard to go back to school after you've had time off.

Answer 3

I know exactly how you feel. I couldn't justify spending $60k on an education when I didn't even know what I wanted to do! Here's what I did. I went to a tech school. You can be done in 2 yrs, spend less than $20k, start making money sooner and if you change your mind later in life you haven't spent half the money you would of in college, so what the heck, try again! LOL. I'm not discouraging college, just giving you my story. Turns out it's a really good thing I didn't go to college because I've been lucky enough to be a stay home mom and it would really stink to have a giant student loan to pay while I sitting at home! Now that I'm a bit older, I think I finally know what I would like to do with my life, but it took 25+ years to figure it out. Do a lot of soul seaching. Find out what you really enjoy and try to find a career involving that. You don't have to make a ton of money to be happy. I would rather be struggling and enjoy what I do, then to hate going to my job every stinkin day and have great weekends. Life is short, be happy. :^)

Answer 4

You should pick something that seems to be appealing - you are likely to change your major or shift it before graduation. You may also get a degree in one thing but end up doing something else. Don't sweat it. Try to thing about things you have really enjoyed in your past - be them hobbies or clubs or classes. Look for a common denominator - some aspect they share that might indicate why you liked them. The clue is that you are most likely to enjoy a career that includes elements of what already makes you happy and brings you joy to do. Changing your mind later does not mean you picked wrong the first time - it just means you have learned more about yourself.

Answer 5

I like to draw. I've been doing for over 30 years. I knew that if I went to college and majored in anything regarding art the last thing I would want to do when I get home from work is draw some more.
So, I majored in automotive and diesel. Not so much as a career but just for the knowledge and I wouldn't have to rely upon some rip off mechanic to fix my car.
Some people enjoy majoring in what they like the most and have no problem doing it all the time.
I don't want to be bored.

Answer 6

As one who's been there, the best answer is to figure out what you like to do best (something legal that someone will pay you to do, that is. There's little market for drinking scotch or playing video games) and learn how to be the best at that. Folow your bliss. Life is too short to be stuck in a job doing what you hate. I majored in Physics because I liked science. After I got my four degrees, I found out I didn't like being a university professor but a degree in physics allowed me to do pretty much anything. If your folks are after you to pursue a particular path, but you don't want to, tell them it's your life and you have to live it. I presume you're an adult over 18. The worst that can happen is they'll cut off your funding, but if your folks love you, they'll let you do what you want. Then find a way to do what would really make you happy, even if you have to starve at it until you find your mark.

Answer 7

You probably have a wide range of interests, and not a specific desire to stick to one thing. My advise to you is to find the subjects you do best, and are most interested in, and research which careers you can do with it. As for the rest of your life, don't think that far ahead. It will only hold you back from making a decision. Many and most people actually change careers a few times in their life anyway, and it's not uncommon for people to return to school to get a degree in something else. You gotta just do what makes you happy now. Thinking too much will drive you nuts.

Answer 8

Major, minor....take the general courses now while you figure it out. No matter what you choose an education will always open more doors than not having one. Think hard and deep on what it is that makes you happy..then head in that direction. I can tell you this...as for a career? If you are doing something you love then it never feels like a job. Good Luck.

Answer 9

I majored in Foreign Languages and minored in Political Science. I wanted to be in the CIA or work at an embassy.
It didn't work out. I had a big accident senior year before an important interview.
I taught English at a college after graduation and fell in love with teaching. I figured I could do the abroad thing on my own as a hobby in the summer.

Answer 10

LIVE A LIFE THAT MATTERS.
One day, all the treasures you collected, your wealth, fame, will all be irrelevant.
No matter what you owned or what you were owed-
your grudges resentments, frustrations, and jealousies will all disappear.
Your hopes, ambitions, plans, and to-do lists will expire.

It won't matter where you came from, or even on what side of the track you lived, at the end.

It won't matter whethter you were beautiful or brilliant.
Even your gender and skin color will be irrelevant..

Your success won't matter, but your significance will.
Not what you learned, but what you taught.
Not what you got, but what you gave.

What will matter is every act of integrity, compassion, courage or sacrifice that enriched, empowered or encouraged others to emulate your example.

Living a life that matters doesn't happen by accident.
It is your CHOICE.
CHOOSE to live a life that MATTERS..


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