Meh... Why can't I be excited about my future?

[MattW]

See, I finished high school a year ago, and I held off on college this past year; mostly because of some money/ family issues. I'm looking to start in the fall, though, but... I just can't bring myself to feel excited about it. Mostly because I don't know what kind of career I want to work for...

 

And I know, that's probably not an uncommon thing, but back in high school, so many of my classmates had big plans for their future; one girl I knew wanted to be a marine biologist, another wanted to be a lawyer, etc. etc. I hate that I have no idea what line of work I want to pursue. What's even more sad is, those that knew me really well said that I seemed like the kind of person that'd go on to do something big, something good, and here I am with nothing.

 

Right now, I have some kind of computer programming thing as my major, because I'm a little bit better with computers than the average person, I suppose; but that's just kinda something to fall back on in case I don't think of something better, I guess...

 

So, I dunno, I'm really just venting, here. I just wish I had some kind of goal, something to get excited for. Ah well...

[Anonymous122]

Unless you love math, drop the computer science major.

 

I have some information for you that may help...

 

You do not have to declare a major until your junior year. In college, you have 2 years worth of electives, half of your degree will be electives of some kind.

 

Major in liberal arts or general education for now, those are the equivalent of not having a major. Take 'any' classes that you want, experiment, try all kinds of fields and expand your horizons, try math, biology, psychology, sociology, history... eventually you will find something that you enjoy.

[Anonymous122]

A little bit more information about computer science...

 

One of my best friends got his B.S in computer science and now makes 74,000/yr, less than 5 years after he graduated. His college experience was extremely intense and time consuming, because he had to memorize multiple coding languages, get a strong understanding of algorithms, and take 10 math courses leading up to and surpassing calculus and differential equations.

 

I'm a cultural anthropology major with minors in psychology and economics. If you want to hear about any of those, feel free to PM me.

[CaptainPlanet]

Take something science or engineering based if you have the aptitude and inclination. The days of making fast money out of finance and trading look as though they are going to be numbered.