As you all know, I am a current Population Health Management (Human Health) major, but did you know that I originally came into college as a Nursing major? Before I got to college, I was so set in my ways that I would pick one major and stick to it, but it just might not happen that way. One of my biggest fears was switching majors and having to stay in college longer than expected just because I wasn't absolutely sure to begin with about what it is that I wanted to do. But, reality check, there is no amount of preparing that you can do to determine whether or not you keep the same major that you chose as an inexperienced high schooler. The crazy thing is, I spent my whole life saying that I would be a doctor, thinking in a clinical aspect... but once I got into actually practicing clinical work, I did not like it. Now, a lot of people are unfamiliar with my current degree choice because it is rare, but basically, it is more so the business and computer aspect of healthcare and focusing on bettering the health of groups and populations of people as a whole. I found my passion in something that I knew nothing about prior to getting to college, and that is one of the most beautiful things about universities. You cant really say what it is that you want to do until you have experience in that field and learn more about it. I knew nothing about nursing when I declared myself a nursing major, yet, I was convinced that it was my passion. Through wiping different asses, getting thrown up on, and some more some.... I was sure that route of healthcare was not for me and I decided to make a change. What I want to tell you, though, is to not be intimidated by spending more time in college because you may want to do something else because there is no deadline unless you place it upon yourself. Also, you should take it upon yourself to explore with your classes while you're in college to learn all the different things that you may like and be good at. Most people fear of being that college student that constantly changes their majors back to back, but it is OKAY to do that if you're still trying to figure it out. If anything, I recommend you come into college Undecided and spend the first two years taking gen. eds if you aren't absolutely sure about it. Your college years are four years meant for discovering exactly who you are and what you want to do, and you should not take that lightly. Don't rush the process and seriously explore all the different options that you have because one of those majors in one of those departments is meant to be your calling. I found my calling my second semester of my junior year, and by the grace of God, and through hassling advisors and offices, I will be graduating on time like I wanted for myself. Never would I have thought that I would change my career choice, but I am most happy learning what I am learning now and my future is bright in the degree that I chose. I simply wish the same for you throughout your journey.
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