Should I stay where I am or follow my heart?

<p>Blahhh, I've already begun getting into 3 main EC areas that I love, but I have a burning urge to do theater and to spend more time improving my guitar-playing abilities and learning piano. I know that only 2-3 years of an EC wouldn't look too good to admissions, but ugh.. I hate choosing.</p>

<p>Who cares whether or not it looks good for admissions? Just do what you love. **** trying to craft yourself so that you epitomize The Perfect Applicant. It’s honestly NOT worth it in the end.</p>

<p>Okay but even I did say **** that, how can I be great in/have time for 4 EC areas + academics?</p>

<p>It’s less of a matter than attempting to adhere to a strict regime of ECs. This has been said to death on CC so I feel awful for reiterating it, but if you spend more time on what you REALLY enjoy, you’ll eventually start to reap in the leadership and accolades without even knowing it. Basically, you’ll be indirectly enhancing your college resume while doing something you enjoy, and ultimately, that’s what they want to see.</p>

<p>I know, I know! I completely understand that if I do what I love, that will shine through and I’ll inadverdently be creating the ideal resume. I’m just worried about having enough time. For instance, having drama rehearsal, newspaper meeting, enviro club meeting, guitar lesson, piano lesson, literary magazine meeting, environmental event, etc… which is why I’m wondering if I need to choose.</p>

<p>Seee, this is why I’m conflicted!</p>

<p>how the f*** does anyone choose anything in this world!? What is this thread about besides you lamenting on how to make a choice? </p>

<p>If your choice is between doing a ton of enjoyable things half-*** and doing a few things exceptionally well, then make a list of pros and cons for each option. </p>

<p>If you decide to narrow your ECs down (or decide which ones to spend the most time on) make a list (these don’t have to be real lists, of course) of pros and cons of each option. </p>

<p>Choose the option that not only maximizes your utility now, but will provide for the best utility maximization later. For the latter condition, think about how you will look back on your decision in 5, 10, and 20 years. </p>

<p>I really don’t know what this f<strong><em>ing thread is about, besides me telling you how to make a decision. C’mon, that’s what preschool is for. So get over your decidophobia, get over your buyer’s remorse, and stick to one g</em></strong>** decision.</p>

<p>Sorry for being a real hard-***, you just caught me at a particularly critical time ;).</p>

<p>^See it’s people like you that make the world go round. :]</p>