WHEN SHOULD YOU CHANGE YOUR COLLEGE MAJOR?! | MY SAD EXPERIENCE
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ส.ค. 2020
- Sharing my experience on whether or not you should change your major in university based on my sad experience going from computer science to mechanical engineering! I go over how to know when to do it as well as what to pay attention to in our journey :)
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This is my personal experience and perspective when it comes to the Computer Science and switching majors.
The bottom line is that you have to be aware of the cues whenever you are trying to figure out if something is for you or not.
Do you just don't get it no matter how hard you work?
Does it bore you to death?
Are you not interested in the subject? Do you even care?
Do you see yourself doing that in the future?
Think about those questions and determine whether or not a certain major is for you or not.
Good luck!
Contact me with any questions, or drop your comment below
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I’m currently a second semester junior in college going into my 4th year of college and I’ve been a comp sci major since the start. This past year I’ve hit the darkest patch of my life. I feel like I’m not smart enough to be comp sci but after hearing you say it it all clicked, ID love to be able to code in the future but it’s not all I want to do. Sitting behind a screen for hours on end trying to make sense of my assignments has drastically killed my high for life. I think I’m going to change to business or Marine biology
I’m just gonna say you’re smart as hell if you’ve made it this far, and it might be worth doing a business analysis on whether you should finish or it’s worth changing at this point. It’s only one year left. Regardless, wish you the best! You got this. 💯
What did you end up doing ? I’m in your boat, going into my final year of CS, I’ve dreaded most of my courses lol.
@@erkiiiiiiiii617same🤓
@@erkiiiiiiiii617im in the same situation💀
This is my first semester in computer science and I’m struggling and I can’t see myself doing it in the future. The reason I did it was because my parents wanted me to do it.
Finals are very close and I can’t handle it but I’m switching my major to engineering management and I did some research about it and actually ended up liking it. Thank you for sharing your experience it’s very helpful and encouraging.
No problem at all! Thank you for sharing and come back in the future lmk how it all turned out! Go crush it.
im in the same boat as you but im in my 2nd semester right now and i feel like its far too late to switch. now idk im just trying really hard to get by but im falling behind so hard.
@@spookie1024 if it will make you feel better, right now I'm in 5th semester and I give my campus the letter for changing my major. I hope, it will be accepted so I can focus more on my life. I don't know which move that you will take, but whatever it is, I hope you fulled with happiness and everything's good for you. Good luck!
@@prikitiwgan7860 thanks for sharing, but unfortunately I think I have wasted too much time if I swapped now. I’ve just decided to power through and relearn the basics by myself again, focusing on front end development. Happy to hear that from you, though. Hope everything goes well.
i’m in the same position rn. going into my freshman year and my parents wanted me to do cs , i’m going to see how the first year goes
I don't if you remember me, but thanks for the response. I change from electrical engineering due to financial and most of things you stated: it always was difficult, I never truly understand it. Heck I couldn't do club activities that would help me apply my major.
I now in trade school and so far it is well; challenging but well. Again thanks, I truly appreciate your response.☺️
This is wonderful, and GOOD FOR YOU! I'm very glad you're doing well, and are enjoying your new path. Best wishes and hope more blessings come your way. Keep going!
I was a CS major my first year of college and I was struggling with it throughout the whole school year I was struggling, and I found coding very confusing for me and realized it wasn't for me and did not wanna pursue this major in the future. So, after ending my first year, I changed my major to music since I've been in band since the 6th grade and, I'm really enjoying it, thank you for sharing your story.
You should just drop out of college man. No reason for you to be there.
i just changed mine today, from that to business management, waiting on everything to change now, they said to give it a couple days to see if things have changed, only 2 weeks in, and i just feel like an outsider, compared to most of the classmates, who were excited to it and fully understood what the instructor was going on about, only reason i chose it was because i got told i basically am on the computer a lot( video games), and i saw the potential incomed, and realized it was more for the possible money then the passion, just isn't for me, good thing i seen the signs early on.
I also feel like changing my major from computer science. It's strange because I do still enjoy aspects of it but I just can't see myself "hunchback, coding and debugging" kind of like what you were saying
At this point, I'm reconsidering engineering as a whole
@@smhsophie I def see where you're coming from. Here's another video where I expand a bit on switching majors. Hope this helps and lmk what you end up doing! All the best
th-cam.com/video/4q4OrwbB6Ec/w-d-xo.html
I wish I watched this video 2 years earlier, I'm a SE major on my second to last semester and how you've described it is how I've felt my whole 4 years, I mainly was interested in the other classes such as math and unrelated obligatory courses and saw the majority career courses as a slog, still do, I tried to tell myself I chose this, but I've come to realize now it's too late, I've had these feelings since my 2nd semester, I should have listened to them, when the pandemic started I was still early in my career and couldn't take a decision on it since the world had so much problems already, now I'm just finishing it..
Joachim, thank you so much for sharing your story and being open about it. Best wishes and I'm sure things will work out. Engineering is so versatile that you never know where you can end up and I'm sure there is a field out there for you. Let me know if you have questions or guidance (I have a whole video on some areas you can focus on if you don't like coding as an engineer. Sometimes companies just want an engineering background): th-cam.com/video/cVxQIHCRdRE/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for the advice! I majored in mechanical engineering as well and don't regret my choice. I don't enjoy programming either, but it has become a necessary evil in the modern age. Any advanced method in mechanical engineering requires some kind of programming to make it work.
Glad to help! And yes, I wholeheartedly agree with your assessment. It's very much needed, and so we have to have an idea of what we're dealing with if it really comes down to it. The little knowledge I gained from Java and MATLAB definitely helped in my journey!
I watching this video particularly because I’m an IT student doing Bachelor’s degree and I am at half way through my 2nd semester of the 1st year.. I had this feeling that I wasn’t meant to be studying IT because I don’t really see future in it.. also I don’t really have interest at this point.. I was thinking to change my major but I am actually really afraid of “changes” and what if I didn’t like the another major as well...
long story short.. I just didn’t have guts so I came here gain some confidence .. 😫
Best on luck on your decision. All I’ll say is life is full of twists and changes. Just gotta adapt. But you’ll never know what you enjoy if you don’t try it. Ask yourself if you’re quitting because it’s hard or because you truly don’t like it
This is an old video, but, first of all, great video! In my case, I am an nursing major; I picked the major because I didn't know 100% what I wanted to do, and my brother was in that major as well, so I just went for it. But now, as a sophomore, in my first quarter, I've been thinking a lot about switching majors. There are always times when I question myself "do I really want to do this?" Ever since I started with my first year, and the chemistry classes that came along with it. I didn't like chemistry, but I got good grades on it; and I understood it, even found some small details that I found interesting. I loved my intro psychology class as well. Right now I am taking anatomy & physiology; and I do find it interesting (sometimes I don't though, sometimes I find it stressful), and I have a a good grade in that class as well. Sometimes I am okay with the path Ibam taking, but I always come back to asking myself "Should I change?" And I fall down a rabbit hole and looking for majors I would be interested in. I've considered, psychology, excersise science, landscape architecture, career advising, ELL teacher, etc. I feel like I like the subjects/classes I've been learning, but I don't like my end goal (if that makes sense?) I always see nurses complaining about being overworked, not appreciated, and stressed because of the understaff; and I am not sure if I want that in my life (?) I know there are pros and cons for everything.. but I always end up questioning my path. Idk if that is a sign, or if I should just stop watching those type of videos. I tried to do some community hours at hospitals but nobody takes me in because of covid; so I don't know exactly how does a schedule pf a nurse look from first hand experience or observations. I wanted to try to do some jobshadows?? I don't know, I am all over the place. And I also have a scholarship dedicated to stem majors, so that even makes it more complicated for me to make a decision. I rambled, is okay if nobody answers 😅
Hey thanks for the question and stopping by.
My wife is a nurse and I shared this question with her and she said: "Nursing is a very rewarding field because you're always helping people and someone thanking you for everything you do for them can make all of the hard times be worth the effort.
However, it's not a field for someone who's lazy, or doesn't like to work hard. It's very demanding."
I'm not saying you're lazy. I obviously don't know you, but I hope that gives you an idea about nursing.
Also, with respect to you always questioning the path you're taking, I think it's normal in the beginning stages.
But as you gain more experience, more knowledge and start tackling harder classes, you start gaining more confidence.
I would definitely stop watching videos of people who changed their paths many times, or who can't decide what they want to do. People (including myself) will give you their take based on what they went through.
So take it all with a grain of salt
What I would do is stick to one major and do it for a year, talk to people who graduated, or look up people who graduated or who are doing what you are interested in.
If you are into psychology, then look at people who are making a difference in the psychology field (BTW, I LOVE psychology as well! I think it would have been my second major choice).
At some point we must stop listening to too many people because then you'll get too confused and don't know who to follow.
Good luck and let me know what you end up doing,
Alex
OMG this is kinda an old comment but i can relate to you so hard. My older sibling is also in nursing and I chose that major because its the only thing that guarantees a job after graduation. I know its a bad reason to become a nurse but I don’t know any other job with such job security and decent wage. I want to become a CNA to see how I would like working in healthcare but it costs money to get trained 😭😭 Hows life going for you did u switch majors???
The good thing about computer science is that it's not only about coding, you could easily get a product designer job if you spend enough time on creating mockups.
Computer Science is an amazing major for sure! I just realized it wasn’t for me. 🙃
Really great video and amazing advice! I first I majored in mechanical engineering and switched to mechanical engineering technology because of the more hands on aspect and plus I’m not really a fan of math. But I do like being creative, and designing products. I’ve been looking into it lately and watching videos and have seen a lot of engineering classes do in fact rely on math and physics and stuff like that. Though, I just don’t envision my self doing that stuff, it’s not my passion. Maybe you have some advice to this as well? I’m going into my sophomore year and today was my first day, i feel like now is definitely the time to take action.
To also mention, many of the courses that went along with my major “sounded cool.” To be honest I don’t have many reasons as to why I picked my major now that I think about it. I liked the hands on aspect but I never looked in depth as to what it is really about.
@@bryanshea1350 I feel you. Math and Physics are the basis for Mechanical Engineering, but to be honest, unless you go into design, or research and development, the amount of physics and math you use will be very basic upon graduation. I've personally never had to use all those crazy formulas and concepts I learned in Calc 3 or Physics 2. But since you like to be hands on, I think your Mech Engineering Technology is a good option, or any other trade for that matter. For example, have you looked into Machining, Welding, or Electricians? How about Marine or Aircraft and Avionics Mechanic? Those are very hands on, very commendable fields with demand. It'd be worth considering or looking into!
And thanks for the kind words, I'm very glad it helps!
Thanks for the insightful advise. I'm currently in welding and picked it to do art, or at least pursue a new form of metal art, and also to make money on the side; however I did not want to go into the Industry. I hate my blueprinting class and welding class just by how things are explained vaguely or not even at all. I'm changing over to the arts next semester because I can't take the stress of it anymore. Don't get me wrong I like welding just not the program that much.
Sounds good best of luck and thank you for the comment! Lmk how it all goes! 💯 LFG
@@alexisidro I went to art and have been enjoying much better than welding. It was the least stressful time I've had in college. Thank you again Mr. Isidro for the advice 😁✌️
@@atomicghost775 Great to know, best of luck! You got this.
I'm a first year game artist student and I'm debating on changing my major to meteorology. As I like the concept of doing art for games and creating charecters and everything I don't want to just be sitting at a desk just drawing every single day of the week.
I completely understand where you’re coming from and all the best of luck on your journey! YOU GOT THIS! 💯
Literally in the same boat as you. Majoring in game development and minoring in Japanese. I didn’t learn anything in college, I’m not enjoying my classes or making any connections. I enjoy studying Japanese much more. I lost passion for game design because I wasn’t making any progress. Studied abroad in japan and fell in love with it even more. Debating on switching my major to Japanese and transferring schools, but its expensive and time consuming. I’m lost.
The same!! Except I'm studying illustration and stuck in art school. I want to change school and switch to something related to neuroscience, but am afraid of possible delay of graduation & tuition cost. Changing really needs courage and money for back up, but I think it will be worth it
Hello Alex,the main reason I am still doubting on switching from CS to ME is that ME is in fact interesting to me and more appealing than CS.However,looking at the ME courses I would have to take,it seems like a way more difficult major (not to mention the fewer job opportunities/job growth specially for international students who already have a barrier and a hard time to get a job after graduation).I would appreciate any input /opinion on this as it would really help me out,thanks in advance!
Hey Diego! Check this out. Here’s what I think: th-cam.com/video/17JaCn6HoBg/w-d-xo.html
i'm going through the same ting i am a physics major and i already spent 3 years in, and i have 2 years left to finish my degree but I don't really wanna continue. like you said i dont really see my self working in it. i have failed every single semestre . and i want to do economy marketing and commerce studies but i'm too scared to do it because all i've known my entire life is physics and i'm so sad of these last 3 years are going to go to the waste and i just don't know what to do (criyng a little bit rn)
I see where you're coming from, and I understand. Sorry you're going through this, but just know that you thinking more deeply about what to do going forward is a good thing.
Physics is a difficult major, and in fact, I've seen recognized professors who say the physics majors are he smartest ones at universities lol! I don't doubt it if this is the case. I took two semesters of physics, and it was enough for me LOL!
To your point, think far enough ahead and see weigh your options; is it better to switch now, when you're still in school and, for as hard as it can be, you can switch majors to something that aligns more with your interests and strengths, or do you want to graduate, go into the field, and then realize later on it's not what you want to do long term?
These are tough decisions, I know. One thing for sure, though, is regardless of which path you decide to take, I have no doubt you will succeed. Believe it or not, the hard work you put into your physics path so far is not a waste; you've been developing discipline, analytical skills, hard work, resilience, and these types of skills are valuable anywhere you go in university and in life.
So I know these decisions are difficult, so take your time now over the summer. Maybe immerse yourself a bit more into your new potential major, watch day in the life videos, what physicists do after graduation, etc. Then when the time comes, once you have more information for both paths, you can then decide what to do.
After you're done with all of this, come back and lmk how it all went and which you decided to go for!
Best of luck. You got this, and take it one step at a time.
Alex I.
My first CS class I felt like it wasn’t for me but it was still doable, but that was python, that’s nothing compared to C. Now in C I don’t want to do it but I don’t feel like I can change it because of the school I’m going to (I applied to college for CS, since applications were in August, before the first class)
Best of luck!
yooo im in the exact same situation rn, im in second semester comp sci and dont understand shit all in data structures. im thinking about switching majors.
Hey best of luck on the decision! This video comparing computer science and mechanical engineering might help you get an even clearer vision. th-cam.com/video/HfXrVV4yJ7c/w-d-xo.html
Let me know how it all goes!
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Hey man, I've already graduated with Electrical Engineering but my previous jobs were field engineering, technician, managing a supplier, and currently at a company that doesn't have me doing anything electrical engineering wise just setting up end controls. I accepted a job offer with Raytheon but for some reason I feel fear and burn out that I'm never going to find out what I'm good at or what I want to do. And I'm stressed what if I chose the wrong major as making a living in California is expensive. Should I just move back home with parents to figure out my life or should I press forward with taking this technical electrical engineering role with Raytheon? My fear is not being fast or smart enough to problem solve or design anything.
I gotchu, man. Got a video coming your way. Stay tuned!
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I am studying a mix between EE and CS, but that’s not theoretical enough for me, I would like to switch to Physics or an EE career somewhere else. If I do that I’d be 3 years behind (now 21 y.o). Should I change? Will those 3 years affect my posibilites of getting a job after I gradúa te?
The way I look at it:
It seems to me Computer Science and Physics are both more theoretical than EE. Do some further research on the topics and coursework from all, and make your decision then
Another thing I'll say as well is that, at least in the US, you graduating three years later than the usual age (~22-25) won't be a big deal.
I went to school with people who were over 30, and as far as I know, they were good to go and found jobs.
You'll be OK! Best of luck, and come back later lmk how it all worked out!
Same thing happened fo me with software engineering and I am crushed. I am first year and I want to switch to law but I am so scared to tell my parents and I dont know will the college allow me to change 😭
When u feel like you don't understand sh*t in I.T thats when you're doing a good job .... Then you feel like you understand it, but than the cycle starts over again.
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I’m on my second semester of comp sci and I find myself despising everything about my major required classes they’re so boring and the projects are hell
Sounds familiar
literally my situation right now, with computers 🤣, im good i already changed
my worry is that i’m unsure if i will have to do an extra year if i decide to do cs my first year of university and then i want to change my sophomore year.
I feel you. The first 1.5 years are general courses, so you could take a couple of introductory classes and see how you like it.
Then at the end of your second year decide which path you wan to take.
Unless it's completely unrelated, it won't be that bad; lots of classes will transfer.
It happened to me with CS and ME.
Someone I know just started with EE major, but is also thinking Physics. He's doing EE for now, and then he'll see how he likes Physics later after he takes some further classes on it.
I think, more generally, thinking long term will shift your mindset.
Hope this helps with another perspective. Best of luck! You got this.
At least you switched from one career to another that was kind of related but what if what you want to switch to is completely different?
That's a risk you take and need to evaluate :)
Brother talking about 2nd semester changing I’m a full graduate from med school and I am getting those queues
Hope it all goes well!
I recently made the decision to switch CS for IT instead. I don't think CS was for me
Good for you! How are you liking IT?
I chose mechanical engineering beacause I wanna help people and I really like tech and building machines that improve life.reason I don’t like CS is because it’s soo boring
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Im a business major right now, in my first year of college and I have no interest in it I lost all type of motivation.
Hope it all went well! Best of luck 🤞
I can't quit cz I don't have the money I'm stuck for life
You'll be alright!
I wish I watched this sooner
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