<p>Hey guys, I have had a couple of other post's on here about pretty general subjects, but this is one I am really struggling with.</p>
<p>Here's my current status-</p>
<p>A's and B's student
24 Composite ACT
Full tuition & Room and board paid
Entering my Senior year</p>
<p>I can get into any college in my state (OK) private schools aside. I can go through college with basically everything paid. </p>
<p>There is only 1 problem and it is huge... I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT I WANT TO DO!</p>
<p>It bugs on me nearly every single day and stresses me so bad. I have my college choices basically narrowed down to a D1 college that will push my limits or a D2 school that I personally feel I will have no problem getting through. I read so much that it is important to go to a college that is strong in your major. So what is someone who has no idea what their major will be do?</p>
<p>I’d guess you do have some idea of what you want to do … try turning the question around … let’s see if we can eliminate some possibilites?</p>
<ul>
<li>Is there a chance you want to be a peforming artist?</li>
<li>Is there a chance you want to be a writer</li>
<li>Is there a chance you want to be a teacher?</li>
<li>Is there a chance you want to be a nurse?</li>
<li>Is there a chance you want to be a doctor?</li>
<li>Is there a chance you want to be an architect?</li>
<li>Is there a chance you want to be an engineer?</li>
<li>Is there a chance you want to be an investment banker?</li>
<li>Etc</li>
</ul>
<p>Eliminate those you know you do not want to do (for me no way I was going to be a performer, poet/write, or dentist for example). Then find schools that allow you to explore the large set of possibilities that are still in the mix. When I looked for schools I was looking 5 areas of interests. Interestingly having a large possibility set actually made for a relatively short set of school possibilities … in my case not many schools had all these Architecture, Engineering, Physics, Math, and Computer Science majors (especially when adding geographic and academic level preferences). I would think typically bigger universities are going to have the broadest choices for a student interest in a wide range of possibilities. </p>
<p>Two final thoughts. First, as a parent it seems more typical for a 16-17 year old to not know what they want to do when they grow up then to know … after all how can you “know” you want to do something you have not experienced at all yet? Finally, I believe the majority of college students change majors at least once … college is a time for exploration and developing self-awareness. Find a college covers your broad interests … take a variety of subjects … and enjoy! Good luck!</p>
<p>(PS - in my case I made into the second semester of sophomore year and still had no idea what of what I should major in (although I had eliminated more possibilities) … and then I took one class and immediately knew this was it. That was pretty late in the game but led to a pretty interesting 30 year career so far.)</p>
<p>Lots of valuable info! I want these two things to factor in Love for job + Money. I think what is hindering me choosing something is I do and love such a variety of things.
I love working on computer hardware and software but at the same time I love hunting and fishing.
I love being in depth with peoples mind and helping them but I also love doing crazy things myself!
I love playing sports but at the same time I enjoy writing and reading intellectual things.</p>
<p>I would love to be a psychiatrist but sadly my math and science skills are average at best because I despise math and biology. I feel I would drive myself insane studying so much of something I hate.</p>
<p>If you don’t mind me asking what do you do?</p>
<p>An important part of college for many is figuring out what you want to do. Choose a college that encourages you to explore options. (Hint: most do.) Go there with an open mind, and take advantage of a lot of different areas. Who knows? You might even decide you like biology! </p>