Choosing a major can feel like navigating a immense ocean. With hundreds potential paths, it's easy to become overwhelmed. Freshmen often battle with the pressure to choose a major that will guide them to a fulfilling career, but the reality is that most students aren't able to know exactly what they want to do for the duration of their lives.

• A handful of students begin college with a specific idea of their major, while others stumble aimlessly from one course to the next.
• The burden of making this significant decision can be daunting, and it's not uncommon for students to switch their majors multiple times before they locate a field that truly interests.
• Despite your initial decision, remember that college is a platform to discover different fields and develop your skills.

What Should I Study? A Quarter-Life Crisis

Okay, deep breaths. You're not alone in this freaking out 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?
• Can I afford school?
• Am I making the wrong choices

It's a lot to think about, 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 matters.

The Degree Quandary: Lost at Sea

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 uncharted landscape. But instead of feeling empowered, I'm consumed by uncertainty. Every choice feels like a treacherous gamble. Should I embark on my desire? Or should I play it Learn practical and choose the traditional path?

The weight of this decision is overwhelming. I'm stuck in a cycle of hesitation. Every alternative I consider brings with it a new set of worries. It's exhausting just trying to envision what my future might hold.

I long for direction, but all I feel is disarray. How can I possibly choose the right path when I'm so apprehensive of making the wrong one?

The College App Conundrum: I Don't Know Edition

Applying to universities can be a super stressful journey. Especially when you're staring at those application questions and thinking, "What do I put down?" It's totally normal to feel lost, especially if you haven't nailed down your futuregoals yet.

• For real| You might be feeling a little overwhelmed by all the choices. It's like trying to pick your favorite flavor of ice cream – there are just too many great options!
• Don't sweat it There's no pressure to have everything figured out right now.
• Consider your hobbies. What are you passionate about? Maybe there's a major that speaks to you.

Help! I Have Zero Passion in (Anything)!

I'm officially lost. Everything feels like my life is one big snoozefest. There isn't a single thing that makes my heart race or gets me pumped. 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 this missing? Am I going crazy? I don't even know where to start looking for something that could possibly fill this hole. I just want to feel alive again.