Should You Change Your Major? | 7 Questions to Ask Yourself before changing or leaving your course
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ส.ค. 2024
- Most of you know what I majored in but what you don't know is that I changed my major! When I first started university, I was studying Economics and Finance and after a few months I changed my major. It was a defining period in my life, during which I learned a lot about myself and about what I want to do and who I want to be. It was also nerve-wracking and terrifying and I wish I had watched a video on how to deal with this process and what to know about it.
That's why I made this video for you. I know how tough it can be to transition and what difficulties you might face. I hope that my experience and the questions I asked you will help you make your decision and will make the whole experience that much easier.
Let me know down in the comments what you study, if you enjoy your major and if you're considering changing it (or if you've changed it already). We can all learn from each other's experience so feel free to share!
I talk you through the process via answering the following questions:
1. Why do you want to quit?
2. Is there any way you can make it work?
3. Is it the major or is it the career?
4. Was it truly your choice?
5. What is the cost of you quitting?
6. Can you talk about it with an impartial and trusted person?
7. What is your vision of yourself?
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Let me know what you study, if you enjoy your major and if you're considering changing it (or if you've changed it already). We can all learn from each other's experience so feel free to share! ❤️
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I am studying Pharmacy now but thinking of changing to Nutrition and Dietetics.
I'm in a strange place. I started this computer science degree out of interest from me. And the classes are still somewhat interesting, and I don't mind them and can finish them without trouble. But the big thing is that I just can't see myself going into any computer science career. Like software engineering, web development just doesn't seem like my dream job. I'm not sure what it is but it's not that. I'm thinking of switching to Philosophy, and yeah I'm scared of "wasting" the time I've spent on these classes.
i'm on the same boat as you now.. but make no mistake there is no time wasted on any education you invested on your self
Same here… I feel like if I wanna switch majors ( which I really want to) I feel like I just wasted all those years
Same, Im scared because I enjoy computers but at the same token im struggling with some of the classes so it worries me that if I even want to do this.
Omd get out of my head same!! Except psychology for me
I'm going through a similar struggle right now as well,, been told to get into CompSci, currently in my 3rd year and I realized I don't see myself having a career in front of a screen for most of my life. It's been making me depressed but after thinking about it, I'm aiming to finish to get my Bachelor's degree so I can invest in either Forensic Science or Forensic Pathology courses! I wish everyone success and that we all end up being where we want to be,, we're in this together
I'm a junior high student and I want to study philology but my parent's approval doesn't meet with mine. I don't want to be unhappy or miserable and study a major that will make me feel not myself just for the money and a better job.
Love you Laura as always! 💗👼
I really hope you'll make a decision that will lead you towards whatever you desire ♡
I'm currently majoring in architecture. It's such a stressful major and the classes are too much for me. The only reason I decided to major in it is becuase my parents (mainly my mom) didn't approve of me majoring in art, so I felt that architecture was similar to what I really wanted to do. I've already spoken to my mom about me not being really happy with this major, but she felt that it was best I continue the program. I failed one of the classes that the program requires and had to take it again this summer just for me to do even worst than the first time (laziness played a huge part). I am already behind with the classes I need to take in order to graduate on time and at this point, I think it's best I change my major now before things get worst than it already is.
did you ever end up changing your major?
Did you ever end up changing your major?
As the world started changing around me I realized I wanted to follow that change and support the environmental movement. I began as an artist and started with an Art education major. Which was something I was passionate but I felt kind of sad and uninspired. The lifestyle wasn't a good fit for me. I later changed colleges and switched to environmental studies and resource management.
And how do you feel now, Lauren? Was that a good decision?
I have connected so much with all this video... I’ve been feeling really unhappy with my degree, which is also Economics, since the first year, but I don’t know why, I’ve come to be in my third year... There’s still one year more to go, and I feel so unmotivated... But now everyone says “just finish it, and then you can study another degree”. But I just feel that this extra year will make me miserable as I have been feeling these years, and now I know what I REALLY want to study and be... It’s so hard.
Anyway, thank you so much for sharing your experience, it helps knowing you are not the only one going through these kind of decisions...
Ainhoa, I’m here for you if you need me ❤️ These are big, life-changing decisions but I know that after you’ve made them (either to change your degree or to stay and finish it), you know that you made them because it’s what you actually want to do. You start living more authentically and you feel like you finally know how to live your life your way. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you 😘
Thank you for making this video. It came at the right time for me, as I'm currently contemplating changing my university. I'm studying computer science, and I chose it because I thought it would teach me skills that would enable me to create something big. But I've realized I'm not naturally interested in it very much, and I don't really enjoy it when it goes in depth, so I'm not doing well in college. There's a lot to consider before I make my decision. I will think about the questions in this video, I'm sure it'll help!
Dhruv, thank you so much for sharing! I hope that whatever you decide to do, it will be a decision made with so much clarity and certainty that even though it might be scary, this is what you want to do. Sending you lots of love and support ♡
I know someone who majored in biology and just changed to computer science their Junior year of college.
Hey man I’m in the same boat as you. I studying business but I also realized I’m not even interested in it at all and feel like I’m just wasting my time not doing something that I love. Any advice ? I noticed your comment was two years ago so I’m curious to know how you’re doing ?
Thank you so much for this video. I always felt depressed while others seems fine for the least. I didnt love the course, but I do liked it but still couldnt see my future in the course. Its totally draining for me😢
I'm so glad I found this video. I am in a stressful state right now. I already spent 2 years as an accountancy student but it's just not for me. I'm not happy here, and I find it boring working in an office in the future. I just don't see my self working as an accountant. And family pressure is really true they want me to finish this program but I'm just so drained. I want to transfer to biology because I've always loved science and I want to work as a doctor in the future. I finally decided that their happiness is the least of my priorities.
How’s that going for you? Im in the EXACT same situation right now and not sure what to do
Thank you for this video, it made me cry, I am in a weird situation. I am not happy with the major I am studying but I also don't really know what I want to do in my life which makes it all harder. I am afraid to change my major (btw also in economics). I have no idea what to do, but this video really made me feel like I am not alone and that it is okay, you really mentioned some great advices
Great advice. I started my degree in English, linguistics because of your advice. Please do a linguistic video as what to expect with classes, such as group projects, independent projects, expectation of essays or research, fulfillment of this degree, will there be observation labs, or anything related to this degree. Please don’t repeat what classes or modules but more of a student’s expectation. Thank you.
I really want to change my degree cuz ever since i joined college ive been feeling so miserable and depressed. All ive gotten was anxiety and self hate...I loathe myself to death for ever choosing this course...its completely different from my personality and has severely impacted my self esteem and confidence. I really dk what i want to do but i know i dont belong there at all. Its not hard if i put in the work but i lack motivation to even wake up in the mornings to study. Ive been so torn and depressed this past year and haven't truly celebrated anything cuz i was in a dilemma. Hopefully i know what i want soon so i can leave this shithole
You are not alone, I dont know if that helps but I'm the same as you, and theres thousands of people like us, so it's good to know that u r not alone, I think the best thing 2 do is follow ur gut feeling, and make sure that the next step u going 2 take will make u happy
I’m in a confusing situation: I’m majoring in languages, a subject I enjoy, but I can’t see myself working with something language graduates typically work with and enjoying myself. When I chose my language degree I was actually still hesitating between that and a degree in literature and it feels like I dismissed a degree in literature too quickly.
thank you for your comment! I'd ask myself what the actual profession I want to do is and what could get me there starting now. BUT you're not limited to working in the areas that every language graduate typically works at ;)
when I'd be asked about what I wanted to do after graduation (as an English Language and Literature major), I was torn between doing a PhD in Linguistics (I LOVED IT and it was a safe choice) oooor actually pursuing my desire and becoming a filmmaker (that was pre You-Tube!) and you can see my journey here - I'd applied to do my PhD and I'm in Film School now and I'm the happiest. BUT I knew that no matter what I studied, my degree was gonna help me in every single way it can to help me get to my dream life.
you can do anything you want it in this life. you're gonna figure it out! sending you so much love xx
Moment w którym rzuciłam ekonomie był najbardziej wyzwalającym uczuciem w moim życiu. Zmieniłam ją dla humanistycznej kupy, z nazwą która nikomu nic nie mówiła i finalnie nieukierunkowala mnie w żadną strone. Dzisiaj dalej nie wiem jakie studia powinnam wtedy wybrać, zazdroszczę posiadania wiedzy o tym co chce się robić i do czego się przynależy. Ostatnio żeby przedłużyć sobie status studenta zarekrutowalam się na matme, a wyniki maturalne sprzed tych 7 lat okazały się być nadal wystarczające. Niemniej nic nie dzieje się bez przyczyny, i uwazam ze samo doświadczenie studiowania było niezła lekcją niezależności i zbiorem najbardziej rozwojowych doświadczeń. Dzisiaj wzdycham z ulgą kiedy o tym pomyśle i cieszę się ze w tym roku nie zdaje sesji. W 2015 chciałabym tylko żeby ktoś mi powiedział, ze to nie jest wiążące. Ze mogę zmieniać, rzucać i nie studiować wcale, zamiast ślepo podążać za oczekiwaniami otoczenia czy schematami społeczeństwa.
Dokładnie tak, podpisuję się pod ostatnimi zdaniami. Ja jestem wdzięczna za to, że jakkolwiek wtedy nie było, byliśmy w tym razem i ogarnialiśmy to na swój sposób wiedząc, że obok są równie zagubione istotki.
Mój ostatni (chyba) status studenta wygasa za miesiąc. To jest niesamowite i przerażające, ale chyba już jestem gotowa.
I’m currently in the same situation. I’m also an Economics student, done with my first year into the course, but it’s my second year in uni since I already changed major once before. This decision was mainly mine, but this wasn’t the business major course that I wanted to take up. I wanted marketing. Since this was the closest one, I ended up choosing it instead.
Now, I’m in this situation again where I realized this degree isn’t really for me, not only is it too difficult, but I don’t see handling datas and making statistical analysis as my future career + I suck at math. I’m still making up my mind whether or not I’ll stay or pursue the degree I think I’d really grow in (English or Marketing)
I still haven’t made my decision but the semester is almost ending so I’m re-examining myself so I would not make the same mistake again. It’s a difficult decision because it feels like I’ve wasted 2years of uni taking the courses I ended up not liking.
I just wanna say you sound really sincere when you were talking about your experience and giving advice, and the words really touched my heart, thanks for making this great video.
I actually cried watching this. I can't appreciate this more💖
Honestly I only went for education major is because a teacher said I could see you being a teacher. I knew I wanted to teach but like not in Florida. I looked up EPIK program and saw that getting any degree it's good to get an education degree but the teacher certification became really stressful and making my mental health shaking. I am changing my major to general studies I just want to teach in south Korea. I have had a lot of doubts about my major yet I just thought to keep going. Maybe one day I'll pick up again but right now I don't want it.
Great vid!
2 years ago I decided to study Law cuz I didn’t really know what I wanted to be, I thought It would be good for me, I’m an A student I did well in all my classes but I just realized that I hate it I was trying to convince myself that I was just burnt out from studying but I knew deep down I wasn’t happy and I decided this summer to change my major and I told my parents and friends they don’t understand what I’m going through most of them told me to just finish it cuz I only have 2 years to finish and then do something else if I want but it’s been only 3 days since the beginning of the new semester and whenever I’m in class or just the thought of studying these subjects for more 2 years makes me want to die, I just don’t like the subjects and if you’re studying law you should study in the language of your country cuz the laws are written in that language *arabic in my case* I just hate itttt I always liked english and I was passionate about learning the language and I always imagined myself studying a program in English. I don’t know what to do tbh but it’s affecting my daily life and I’m always overthinking and I don’t feel well :(
I’m in the same boat right now
@@inderjitkaur1649 what did you do?
I'm suffering too
it is so sad taht we get brainwashed by so many people growing up. What happened to the "you can be anything you want?", instead we get downtalked into depression
I know I’m way out of date with this video, but I’m really struggling. I currently study Biomedical Engineering, but for the life of me I can’t see myself working in the field. I don’t enjoy classes, I only enjoy lab assignments. I’m really thinking about changing to Micro Biology and I’m so scared to be honest.
Honestly same im currently studying marketing in economics and finance department, im in my second semester now I don’t really enjoy studying them im mixed I feel like i just read read and memorise there’s nothing i can see or touch, but the degree is not the worse im struggling if I should change or just stay
Why micro biology? If you don’t like it, don’t see yourself doing it in the future, doesn’t align with your personality, that’s a clue. I have an engineering channel too where I shared my exp going from computer science to mech engineering. It was a good call. Best of luck
Meanwhile I'm here because i want to change from microbiology to literally anything else 💀💀
I am currently studying psychology, but I'm thinking of switching majors to Eng lit, Idk how to tell my parents
I just recently dropped my CS major. I stuck it out as much as I could but I couldn't handle it anymore. The programming part of it was making me miserable 🤦🏾♂
Thank you so so much for all of your advices.❤ I have a much more clearer vision of why i want to change my major and why i dont like it. Your video helped me a lot and for once i felt understood. Because nobody around me gets the situation I'm in. Nobody gets me feeling miserable in literature which is my major and above that they tell me to continue but thats it after two years im going to change my major
But i still have to find what im most passionate about
I'll take any advices if you guys have some advice on how to find what im passionate about
Took up Landscape Architecture because I loved art, engineering, and science in high school. Two years later in college and I realize I don’t like plants and science as much as I thought, the major is mainly just being a sales person of a design which isn’t great for my GAD, and I’m not satisfied with the work atmosphere. I’m not sure what I like but I know it’s not this
It's okay to take even a gap year and figure this out, because studying something you hate is not the way to go.
4:33 the first question started.
I'm studying health and policy to be a psychologist and now considering changing to nursing but unsure if I honestly have the stomach for I
Majoring in prenursing, but I am thinking about switching to health sciences because there are a lot of healthcare careers other than just nursing.
thank you for sharing! let us know what you went with ✨
Thanks you this vedio is for me and anyone like me
♡ That's amazing to hear ♡
Hi Loura thanks for this great video♡ So i study tourism and hospitality my passion is business
Hi Naoui ♡ I'm glad this video is helpful. Is there a way you can combine those two degrees or have a career rooted in both? Or are you not interested in tourism anymore?
thank you , help me a lot !
I love studying Japanese and want to make a career out of it. I am currently studying education so I can teach Japanese in the future but I'm not sure if I really would enjoy working as a teacher. The idea of studying linguistics really interests me but i struggle to find jobs that involve using a foreign language. I'm not sure what to do because I want to follow my passion of language learning :(
Thank you, I am contemplating right now but I am in my junior year. I am currently in mechanical engineering and love it but I am struggling a lot. What should I do?
I’m at the same position, what did you? Did you decide already?
I am a hs senior and I recently took up maths but now it is very burdening to me, I am not feeling happy/good/well. I feel like I am never able to vent to anyone other than the internet, I feel like shit at times and waste the whole day not studying anything.. Sounds stupid but I want to go back to my previous subject now, I cant handle maths, I just cant, Imma fail
I’m a sociology Major 😓, and I can’t see myself getting a job in that major . I’m in my fourth year 😓😓😓
sending you a lot of love 💜
Thank u so much
I changed my first major twice. First I was Chinese studies and East Asian studies. Now I am political science and History. I changed it because I like communism and Chinese and South politics. History is my second major and never changed it. I changed my major my Last semester of Junior year but I will still graduate on time May 2021.
I honestly keep feeling torn I feel so not good enough for the major im doing but i don't know if it is positive for me to change or shall i give it another shot
i'm terrified to change my major because i'm $30k in private student loan debt ;-;
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Same destiny , I am also economic and finance student next year I will graduate insaallah, same felling with you , very 👏🏻 good job thank you dear
I wanna change my major because I don’t wanna study maths I don’t understand a word and I definitely gonna fail
Same here, I'm studying engineering and math is a nightmare, if u dont see urself happy, just change, I'm gonna do just that
I studied engineering for a year too and I’m changing my major it’s physics and math intense! Not for me