It’s been over a month since my last ‘Life Lately’ (I’m thinking this can be a monthly thing??) and while most things are the same, one major thing has changed…
(I really didn’t mean for that to be such a big hint I promise)
I switched my major!
*cue the long, ramble-y blog post*
I came into college with zero idea what I wanted to do. Like actually zero idea. I applied as a Psych major and switched to Undecided before my freshman year even started. I bounced between so many career paths, from psychologist to politician to lawyer. I had honestly given up on ever knowing exactly what I wanted to do. It felt like every time I had any slight idea of which direction to take, I hit a dead-end.
Then one day I was on the elliptical at the TCU Rec Center and it hit me: I wanted to work in social media!
Problem solved, right? Wrong.
In the back of my mind, I had always envisioned myself as a business major because I felt I could do anything with it, it didn’t limit me to a single career path. I figured a business degree would let me work in social media, as well as open other doors if necessary. I briefly considered Strategic Communication, but then ultimately decided that Marketing was ‘more impressive.’ This could be a whole other blog post in and of itself, but I’ve lived a lot of my life doing things because I thought other people would be impressed. So, I picked Marketing.
Flash forward a few months. It was the beginning of sophomore year, I was in three different business classes and stressing about passing my Excel certification exam. I had to go to my business advising meeting in September, and after staring at my four-year plan for about 30 minutes, I realized something. I don’t want to do this. Business is a hard major, especially at TCU. It wasn’t that I couldn’t put in the work, it was that I just didn’t feel motivated. I figured if I was going to spend the next three years working towards my degree, I might as well enjoy it. I finally realized I’d picked Marketing for the wrong reasons.
An hour later I was standing outside the TCU Rec Center (I guess this is where all my major-related/life decisions take place??) hysterically crying on the phone with my mom (of course this is when I see everyone I know on campus, right?). This was probably as close to an emotional breakdown as I’ve ever been. Is it too late to switch my major? Do I really want to switch my major, or am I just freaking out? If I do switch my major, can I graduate on time? Why did I do this to myself?
After my mom calmed me down, I made an appointment to apply to switch my major to Strategic Communication. That stressed me out even more. What if I didn’t get in? What if I freaked out for nothing? Am I going to be stuck in business?
About two weeks ago I got the email that I was accepted into the program, and I truly could not be happier with my decision. Yes, I’m frustrated it took me so long to figure it out. Yes, I’m scared I might regret it in the future. But it’s the first time in a long time I’ve done what I wanted to do without considering other people and their opinions, and I’m so very proud of that.
If you’re in college, this might sound pretty familiar. And if doesn’t, just wait. It probably will soon. But it’s totally okay. The entire point of college is to learn more about ourselves and grow into who we are. Super cheesy, but it’s true.
If any of you reading this are feeling conflicted/confused/stressed about your major and you need some advice or just someone to talk to, please feel free to email/dm/text/call me! I can’t promise my advice will be perfect, I’m no expert, but I’d love to talk.
Now that I’ve talked you ear off (does that expression work over the internet? I’m not sure) about why I switched my major I’d love to update you on the rest of my life but I really don’t have anything new to tell you!
School is crazy busy, I’m trying to work as much as I can, and I’m trying to get myself together to bring y’all some more fun blog content.
Props to you if you made it through this whole post! I know it’s not the content I normally put up here, but I love being able to write about things that are real and share some more personal stuff. I so appreciate anyone who takes the time to read about my life in my corner of the internet! Have a very happy Friday friends!!
xx, C
P.S. Read my update here!
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