<p>I have been in college for about 3 and a half out of the last four years. I moved into an apartment with a couple of friends last August and took the last semester off so I could just focus on working for the time. Starting to get a little bored with my current surroundings, I made the decision to transfer to another university. This will be the third time I transferred and I plan to stick it out and finally finish my bachelor's.</p>
<p>The problem is that I still do not have a definite major in time. I started my college career at a community college intent on becoming a theater major once I transferred. I did that, but found that I took theater far too seriously. It was very emotionally draining and, for better or worse, I have not been the same person since. I transferred again after deciding theater was not for me and, in a short amount of time, went from philosophy to English to classical studies.</p>
<p>As far as I know the only major I can complete in two years before my financial aid and student loan money runs out is philosophy. It would be an extremely difficult schedule and I am not sure that the subject is for me. A lot of dense, weighty material that bores me to tears more often than not. I have considered studying something else and working my way through school after my aid runs out, but I am really at a loss at what to do.</p>
<p>I know that one should look towards one's interests when picking a major. It is infinitely easier to study something you are interested in after all. The problem is that I have been feeling depressed for the last couple of years or so and have left most of my interests fall to the wayside. I have tried on several occasions to start up my old hobbies, but there is simply no passion. How do you pick a subject to immerse yourself in when you feel like you have nothing to give?</p>
<p>I am sorry. That is a lot of rambling and I do not think I have asked anything of real significance. Still, for those of you who read this poorly written mess; thank you.</p>
<p>I apologize for the double post, I can not find a way to edit what I wrote. I was in a bit of a funk earlier if that was not obvious from my last post. After taking some time to calm down I would like to ask about Indiana State University’s philosophy program. Does anyone know anything about it? I have not been able to find much information that comes from other students. I would like to hear your thoughts if you are out there. Also, what is the best way for someone who is interested in philosophy, but has not read much philosophy to get ready for the major? Is there anything in particular I should read before going back to school or would a simple history of philosophy suffice?</p>
<p>Which college are you now in? What are your plans for the future?</p>
<p>Talk with an academic advisor what major can make you closer to your plans. I think college is a one time opportunity, and while financially it’s important that you graduate fast, it’s not if you are not going to get anything after that. </p>
<p>Example, I can graduate in December but I am extending it for another year to get a double major (of course, I have just been in college for 2 years, so not much pressure for me in finishing early, but the reason I am extending was to get closer to my plans)</p>
<p>Do philosophy. It’s the best non-quantitative major available. And try to take the logic-oriented courses.</p>
<p>Studying logic has greatly helped my anxiety. It helped me identify the numerous fallacies I was committing in my own head and gave me more confidence to make decisions.</p>