<p>To the OP:</p>
<h1>1: You have to disassociate yourself from the idea that, in order to be the “best” later on, you need to get the maximum that you can possibly get out of a department over 4 years. You didn’t come right out and say it, but I think this is why you are afraid to leave your major after you have already entrenched yourself there, won a bunch of awards, and established your reputation. I remember having similar thoughts, and have also heard other top students talk about this.</h1>
<p>One of the advantages of a place like HYP is that it is easier to switch later and still get into the top grad school in your field or get the top job in your field, as long as your grades are good of course.</p>
<h1>2: I recommend taking time off, either now or after college. You sound burned out.</h1>