Wednesday, December 1, 2010
First Semester, Coming to an End!
As my first semester as a college freshman is quickly coming to an end, I begin to wonder what it is I want to do with my life. A question I believe many students ask themselves frequently. I have been asking myself this question since my junior and senior year in high school. I have had so many ideas of jobs I've wanted to have including cosmetology, teaching, nursing, social work, special education, etc. For some reason, everytime I think I know what I want to do, I change my mind or talk myself out of doing it. I know people say, "Just do what makes you happy," but I really don't know what is going to make me happy. I really enjoy cosmetology. Hair and makeup have always been an interest of mine. For some reason though, I feel like I won't be able to make a substantial living in that field. Teaching is a good career because you are off for the entire summer, but do I really want to teach? Making the decision of what career you want to pursue is a hard decision, and will definately affect you for the rest of your life. Maybe I'll just work at casey's for the rest of my life...NOT! I wish life could be easy, and that I was just born knowing exactly what I was going to do, knowing that I was going to be really good at it. No, that's not how reality works, is it? Sometimes I just wish I could go back to high school and cheer forever. Not be in high school, just cheer in high school. Maybe I will be a teacher so then I could find a position coaching cheerleading. For those of you who are going through the same thing I am, good luck to you!
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I know exactly what you mean. Ever since high school, and even grade school I've wondered what the hell I could be capable of doing for the rest of my life. At least you have some options narrowed down, some are less fortunate, and have absolutely no idea. As college began, I figured I would be able to narrow it down as I got older, and now the first semester is almost over, and I'm still blank. The best of luck, I'm sure you'll do fine.
ReplyDeleteI've known I've wanted to go into Dental since I was a freshman in high school. But if I were to go for something else, it would def be cosmetology. I love that kind of stuff. I think it would be really fun to do also, people in salons always look like they are having a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck trying to figure out something that is good for you!
Pretty much everyone has the same problem. You'll come to realize, though, that you're going to be asking yourself the same question whenever you're 40, married, and have kids. You're always going to be asking yourself what you want to do with your life, because you, as a human, are always going to seek something better. Just enjoy the time you have, because no one is ever truly satisfied. "The happiness is found in the journey, not the result." -some smart dude
ReplyDeleteI had a lot of trouble with that question myself. If nothing else, give a career assessment a shot. I took one in my senior year and while it doesn't magically tell you what the best career choice for you is, it gives you plenty of options in the skill range that you provide. Have fun, enjoy the ride, because that's where life really exists. Best of luck to you.
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