In today’s day and age, with the cost of living, it is hard to choose what you will do with the rest of your life.
In order to survive, you need to make money.
Thus, we are faced with a serious dilemma — choosing between our passions and financial responsibility.
As college students, this is a big looming shadow over us as we decide our futures. This choice stems out, determining your major, your hobbies, clubs, and organizations.
My answer? Go with your passions.
Would you rather look back at your life and think, “wow, I made a lot of money,” or would you rather think, “I did what I truly love?”
Coming from personal experience, I was originally a psychology major. I thought I would be able to make a decent living while also helping others.
However, as I looked at my soon-to-be class schedule, I realized I had no interest in those things.
Looking at the list of organizations, I was attracted to things like the radio, the newspaper, and NBS. I have always loved writing. It has been my passion since I could put pen to paper. I knew that I would rather write and get published rather than take the psychology route.
In turn, I chose to change my major before I started college to media and journalism.
It was the best decision I made for myself.
I found where I belonged rather than forcing myself to fit in somewhere only to make a “decent living.”
When you’re passionate about something and you push forward with it, you’ll find your people. You can find job opportunities you wouldn’t even think of. The key, though, is being confident that you can do it.
Follow your heart.
Do what you’re passionate about, no matter what it is.
Do it scared, do it unsure, do it shaking.
Do what you love rather than chase dollar signs.
While money matters, your dreams matter a lot more.
