I am a college Junior and I do not like my major, but I do not like the other majors offered at my u

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I am majoring in Healthcare Informatics (branch of Computer Science) which is quite rare and relatively new major only offered at a couple of universities. I really feel like idk what I am doing in this major, I strongly dislike Computer Science, and I always have to force myself to do the coursework, never really enjoying it. Also, it makes me not want to pursue any networking or career/internship opportunities that my school campus offers.

I honestly get a little sick every time I think about having to try to get a job or even an internship in this field because idk what it will involve… my goals and aspirations with this major are pretty much nonexistent to me. The fact that i am in my 3rd year makes me worried, anxious, and scared because I do not have a clear idea whatsoever of where to proceed.

I tried to transfer to Radiology and was thinking about Toxicology but I realized I am not apt enough for straight up clinical/physician fields either… and I do not like the other majors my university offers so that is out of the question.

What I do know is that I would like to be a dog groomer/work with dogs instead of a Healthcare Informaticist any day but that would just make this $30k college tuition all for nothing and I do not want to carry that burden on my parents at all. Any insights or advice would be greatly appreciated !!!

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Please go talk to academic advising at your school. They see kids who are confused about majors and career options all the time.

There is hope, but it’s going to require someone spending time with you and going through your academic history, your personality and aptitudes, and so on. It’s hard to get what you need from a board like this.

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I have been working in healthcare informatics for years. And I wish this major existed when I first started in this area. You may be surprised at the varied roles that exist in this area from training, implementation, support, product management, qa, etc. try to talk to some people working in the field you may be surprised what you find out.

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Also, try to graduate with a college degree (even if you start as a dog groomer)…that will give you a foundation for applying for better jobs in the future.