<p>so i have a dilemma, and looking for some opinions.</p>
<p>I am set to graduate next semester. I've come to the conclusion that i don't particularly enjoy my major or really want to pursue it as a career once i get out - none the less; I'm graduating. At my school you have to apply for graduation a semester in advance (without having a gigantic headache), so I had all my papers set to fill out the grad forms with my advisor... but once she knew my situation she recommended I stay an extra semester to try out some classes to discover what I want to do....</p>
<p>...At first, I thought it'd be a great idea, but now that I've sat on the idea for a few weeks; it's not sounding so good. Main problem is I am really burned out - i've been in undergrad for 5 years already and Im pretty tired. Other problem is, I don't even have a clue what I want - so I dont know if blindly taking some classes is going to really help. If I'd have to choose I'd probably look into psych or environmental studies classes but cha know.. really dont have an idea.</p>
<p>what should i do? Stick around, or go home? lol. is it worth it to take some classes to discover my interests, or should i just graduate and look around the real world for what I like? whatdoyathink</p>
<p>What is your current academic major?</p>
<p>Personally, I think it would best for you to just graduate on time and get out of there as soon as possible. 5 years seems like enough. It is not worth it to stay another semester, especially since you stated that you are still unsure of what else you would pursue if you were to stay.</p>
<p>Have grad school crossed your mind at all?</p>
<p>bio is my current major</p>
<p>grad school has definitely crossed my mind and is most likely where i’ll end up, though not right away. the problem is that i just dont know what i want to do it in haha. Again, environ studies and psychology are two interests, but no real push in either. yeah my main issue with staying is really the burn out. If i do stay it’ll be a total of 6 years since i started, though not every semester was full time.</p>
<p>EDIT
also been considering physical therapy, occupational therapy, etc.
so you can see i have a wiiiiiiiiiide range of interests, and not a single one of them is solid. im pretty sure if I think about it for 5 minutes I can convince myself i want to be a pro wrestler. :/</p>
<p>Have you considered doing like an internship, a research opportunity, or any volunteer work relating to your interests? To get a more hand-on experience in the field?</p>
<p>With a biology major, I’m sure that graduate schools will be willing to take you for the interests that you listed above. A major in biology can give you plenty of options. I would highly suggest you try and look for opportunities out there that will give you a direct experience rather than taking an extra semester to take courses. </p>
<p>What you want to pursue in graduate school doesn’t have to be what you majored in as an undergraduate. For example, I plan to go to graduate school to pursue a field in Speech Therapy, but I’m an English major and psychology/french minor (they don’t offer a SLP program at my school).</p>
<p>I say, finish your undergraduate studies on time and take some time to weigh your options. And if you find something you know for sure that you like, apply to graduate school =)</p>
<p>Given your situation, I’d say graduate and take some time to evaluate. Go out into the real world, find a job and see what peeks your interest. Keep in touch with your buddies and find out how things go for them in the job market.</p>
<p>IMHO the biggest mistake you can make is to enter Grad school without knowing what you really want to do. Leave those shenanigans the professional students.</p>
<p>From a personal happiness/career stand point, it makes sense to figure out where you want to be in life. Having some down time should help you get focused.</p>
<p>Mike</p>