I’ve come to the conclusion that the world has collectively forgotten how to drive. It’s like the simple act of merging onto a highway has become a game of “who can cut off who first.” It’s infuriating to watch people weave in and out at 60 mph, while I’m just trying to get to work without losing my sanity. And don’t even get me started on the people who think stop signs are merely suggestions. Is...
I’ve come to realize that the phrase “follow your passion” is one of the most misleading pieces of advice out there. We’re all told to chase what we love, but what if what you love doesn’t pay the bills? So here I am, stuck in a job I tolerate while doodling in my sketchbook during lunch breaks, dreaming of a world where I can monetize my passion. Sometimes I wonder if my “real” life is the one I ...
I spent my first year in college thinking I had to stick to my major just because I declared it. Spoiler alert: I changed it three times and finally found something I’m actually passionate about. If you ever feel overwhelmed by expectations—yours or others’—just remember that it’s okay to explore. The pressure to have it all figured out right away is real, but life is too short to spend it in a field that makes you miserable. Don’t be afraid to pivot; your future self will thank you for it.
I spent my first year in college thinking I had to stick to my major just because I declared it. Spoiler alert: I changed it three times and finally found something I’m actually passionate about. If you ever feel overwhelmed by expectations—yours or others’—just remember that it’s okay to explore. The pressure to have it all figured out right away is real, but life is too short to spend it in a field that makes you miserable. Don’t be afraid to pivot; your future self will thank you for it.
I don’t get why professors act like we’re all supposed to have our lives figured out by the time we step foot on campus. They hand us mountains of readings and exams, all while reminding us to “network” and “find our passion” like it’s as simple as ordering takeout. Meanwhile, I’m just trying not to drown in student loans and the pressure to declare a major that I might change three more times. It...