How do you find your major?
Im afraid since I have no interests or hobbies. I do not know what I want to do with my life.
Hmm I don't have many interests or hobbies either 😞 or else they're in an industry that is hard to breakthrough in or doesn't pay well.
E.g I love music but I can't sing, can't dance, am not terribly good at it, so it would be foolish to pursue a career that way.
I would advise you to take a look around. Are you better at stem subjects or Humanities? If you already know, then delve into that area. If you don't, then you have a bit more to do but it'll be worth it.
I knowww, it's so boring and tedious. I used to never look when I was told to look. However, trust me, if you approach a subject with an open mind and heart, you might find a hidden affinity for it.
Tbh I chose my desired path due to the career and due to the pay. However, the whole UCAS system really helped me engage with it as a subject and I found myself falling for it. The details are just so intriguing.
I promise you, if you like learning, or are curious, just go delve into something. Play around with different subjects. You'll find one thing that piques your interest. Take it at face value, don't ponder about the future etc. I believe there is something out there for everyone. Sometimes you just have to kind of force it. 😂 That sounds awful now but now that I've been kind of forced, I've realised that I really do want to study this subject and the rest are just benefits that come along with it.
So, do some free mini courses online, read some books, articles, maybe take a look at careers and see which path would lead to the career and lifestyle you'd like.
Dream a little. What is something that you would love to do if you had no restraints holding you back? Write a few down. Also think and write down what you would DEFINITELY NOT like to do.
Then write a few things you could imagine yourself doing (not necessarily enjoy). Maybe if you still haven't found something, then coagulate the skills and qualities that each of the things you wrote down requires. Maybe find a course or career in that way, something that encompasses what you believe, what you fight for, what you have the qualities for.
Furthermore, don't be afraid. I know it seems like the path you choose now is the end all and be all. Trust me, it's not. There are so many different paths that you can still take after making this choice. Some people switch careers and industries entirely in the future. Life is unpredictable and that's what makes it so exciting. All you can do is make a wise and good decision now, and let God lead you from there.
With an open heart and mind, I believe you will find it eventually. Best of luck
))
Sorry if this wasn't helpful haha, this is a complicated situation indeed.
E.g I love music but I can't sing, can't dance, am not terribly good at it, so it would be foolish to pursue a career that way.
I would advise you to take a look around. Are you better at stem subjects or Humanities? If you already know, then delve into that area. If you don't, then you have a bit more to do but it'll be worth it.
I knowww, it's so boring and tedious. I used to never look when I was told to look. However, trust me, if you approach a subject with an open mind and heart, you might find a hidden affinity for it.
Tbh I chose my desired path due to the career and due to the pay. However, the whole UCAS system really helped me engage with it as a subject and I found myself falling for it. The details are just so intriguing.
I promise you, if you like learning, or are curious, just go delve into something. Play around with different subjects. You'll find one thing that piques your interest. Take it at face value, don't ponder about the future etc. I believe there is something out there for everyone. Sometimes you just have to kind of force it. 😂 That sounds awful now but now that I've been kind of forced, I've realised that I really do want to study this subject and the rest are just benefits that come along with it.
So, do some free mini courses online, read some books, articles, maybe take a look at careers and see which path would lead to the career and lifestyle you'd like.
Dream a little. What is something that you would love to do if you had no restraints holding you back? Write a few down. Also think and write down what you would DEFINITELY NOT like to do.
Then write a few things you could imagine yourself doing (not necessarily enjoy). Maybe if you still haven't found something, then coagulate the skills and qualities that each of the things you wrote down requires. Maybe find a course or career in that way, something that encompasses what you believe, what you fight for, what you have the qualities for.
Furthermore, don't be afraid. I know it seems like the path you choose now is the end all and be all. Trust me, it's not. There are so many different paths that you can still take after making this choice. Some people switch careers and industries entirely in the future. Life is unpredictable and that's what makes it so exciting. All you can do is make a wise and good decision now, and let God lead you from there.
With an open heart and mind, I believe you will find it eventually. Best of luck
))Sorry if this wasn't helpful haha, this is a complicated situation indeed.
(edited 8 months ago)
Original post by Coeoe
Hmm I don't have many interests or hobbies either 😞 or else they're in an industry that is hard to breakthrough in or doesn't pay well.
E.g I love music but I can't sing, can't dance, am not terribly good at is so it would be foolish to pursue a career that way.
I would advise you to take a look around. Are you better at stem subjects or Humanities? If you already, then delve into that area. If you don't, then you have a bit more to do but it'll be worth it.
I knowww, it's so boring and tedious. I used to never look when I was told to look. However, trust me, if you approach a subject with an open mind and heart, you might find a hidden affinity for it.
Tbh I chose my desired path due to the career and due to the pay. However, the whole UCAS system really helped me engage with it as a subject and I found myself falling for it. The details are just so intriguing.
I promise you, if you like learning, or are curious, just go delve into something. Play around with different subjects. You'll find one thing that piques your interest. Take it at face value, don't ponder about the future etc. I believe there is something out there for everyone. Sometimes you just have to kind of force it. 😂 That sounds awful now but now that I've been kind of forced, I've realised that I really do want to study this subject and the rest are just benefits that come along with it.
So, do some free mini courses online, read some books, articles, maybe take a look at careers and see which path would lead to the career and lifestyle you'd like.
Dream a little. What is something that you would love to do if you had no restraints holding you back? Write a few down. Also think and write down what you would DEFINITELY NOT like to do.
Then write a few things you could imagine yourself doing (not necessarily enjoy). Maybe if you still haven't found something, then coagulate the skills and qualities each of the things you wrote down requires. Maybe find a course or career in that way, something that encompasses what you believe, what you fight for, what you have the qualities for.
Furthermore, don't be afraid. I know it seems like the path you choose now is the end all and be all. Trust me, it's not. There are so many different paths that you can still take after making this choice. Some people switch careers and industries entirely in the future. Life is unpredictable and that's what makes it so exciting. All you can do is make a wise and good decision now, and let God lead you from there.
With an open heart and mind, I believe you will find it eventually. Best of luck))
Sorry if this wasn't helpful haha, this is a complicated situation indeed.
E.g I love music but I can't sing, can't dance, am not terribly good at is so it would be foolish to pursue a career that way.
I would advise you to take a look around. Are you better at stem subjects or Humanities? If you already, then delve into that area. If you don't, then you have a bit more to do but it'll be worth it.
I knowww, it's so boring and tedious. I used to never look when I was told to look. However, trust me, if you approach a subject with an open mind and heart, you might find a hidden affinity for it.
Tbh I chose my desired path due to the career and due to the pay. However, the whole UCAS system really helped me engage with it as a subject and I found myself falling for it. The details are just so intriguing.
I promise you, if you like learning, or are curious, just go delve into something. Play around with different subjects. You'll find one thing that piques your interest. Take it at face value, don't ponder about the future etc. I believe there is something out there for everyone. Sometimes you just have to kind of force it. 😂 That sounds awful now but now that I've been kind of forced, I've realised that I really do want to study this subject and the rest are just benefits that come along with it.
So, do some free mini courses online, read some books, articles, maybe take a look at careers and see which path would lead to the career and lifestyle you'd like.
Dream a little. What is something that you would love to do if you had no restraints holding you back? Write a few down. Also think and write down what you would DEFINITELY NOT like to do.
Then write a few things you could imagine yourself doing (not necessarily enjoy). Maybe if you still haven't found something, then coagulate the skills and qualities each of the things you wrote down requires. Maybe find a course or career in that way, something that encompasses what you believe, what you fight for, what you have the qualities for.
Furthermore, don't be afraid. I know it seems like the path you choose now is the end all and be all. Trust me, it's not. There are so many different paths that you can still take after making this choice. Some people switch careers and industries entirely in the future. Life is unpredictable and that's what makes it so exciting. All you can do is make a wise and good decision now, and let God lead you from there.
With an open heart and mind, I believe you will find it eventually. Best of luck
))Sorry if this wasn't helpful haha, this is a complicated situation indeed.
Thank you very much for your wise advice. I will try to research more about it. Have a wonderful day!
Original post by Anonymous
Im afraid since I have no interests or hobbies. I do not know what I want to do with my life.
Anon,
It might be worthwhile looking at volunteering opportunities or trying to shadow someone to learn more about a particular role. It might help you identify work environments that you like or are comfortable in, in addition to finding out more about what a particular job involves and some of the challenges.
What have the people closest to you suggested? What would they say are your skills? What are you naturally good at? What do you spend most of your time doing when you are not studying or wish you had more time to do?
The answer to some of those questions might help you think about what you could do and could lead to you beginning to identify some possible careers. If you have a careers' advisor at your college or sixth form, it might be worthwhile having a chat with them as they might able to suggest some careers you may not have considered. They will also be able to help you with your next steps.
It's okay to not have it all figured out. Many people start with something and then later on change careers, so there is no pressure to know what you are going to do for the rest of your working life! For now it's just thinking about what you would be interested in doing at this point of time.
All the best,
Oluwatosin – 3rd year student – University of Huddersfield
Original post by Anonymous
Im afraid since I have no interests or hobbies. I do not know what I want to do with my life.
Hey there!
I completely understand how you're feeling. I've been in a similar situation, unsure of my interests or what direction I wanted my life to take. It's perfectly okay to not have everything figured out. This is a time for exploration and discovery. Try to be open to new experiences, whether it's joining a club, taking a class outside your comfort zone, or volunteering for a cause. You might stumble upon something you're passionate about. Remember, it's your journey, and it's okay to take it one step at a time.
Also feel free to visit different universities for their taster days in different subjects that may have caught your attention. And we would also be very happy to see you on the Open Day, where you can explore different areas that you can get your degree in
Take care,
Ilya
Original post by Anonymous
Im afraid since I have no interests or hobbies. I do not know what I want to do with my life.
Hi there, feeling lost and confused about your major is very common and I understand how you feel. That said many people do not end up working in a field they studied for and university life is more than just your major! I highly recommend visiting different Open Days, or student experience days to get a feel about various possible courses. For example, Kingston university offer programmes like Head Start which gives you the opportunity to mingle with current students, get to meet key staff and make new friends before the start of your course! Sometimes these things are about realising that you really don't like something you thought you would or discovering something new. I wish you all the best in your university applications! 🙂
Zhi En
(Kingston Student Rep.)
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