Chase Your Dream- Make it a Reality

Everyone starts out with a major and/or minor in mind. They have an idea of what they want to be in the future and will try to work their way up to achieve that desired career.

I have only one simple advice. Be open-minded and gain experiences. For most people, they will change their minds on a lot things because sometimes things are not in their interest. Some course material from a major-required course might not seem appealing or may be too difficult for the student to do. This eliminates the chance for the student to graduate with the particular major they had in mind.

Through volunteering, lab/research groups, internships, jobs, and more, students will gain an experience that allows them to have a taste of what they will be doing (and more). Perhaps they will change their mind on a certain career field because of an unpleasant experience.

To fully find the dream, learn from experience- know more about the field of study and what it entails. Be open to all possibilities and give an honest effort to try things out. It’s okay to make mistakes. At least you can say you tried it out. In the future, you will be able to narrow down your choices and come to a good, personalized decision of how you want to live your life with the career you have chosen.