It’s Okay To Be Uncertain

Arthur Geil | Writer

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Sometimes, I feel like I’m so far behind when, in reality, I’m ahead compared to some of my peers. I believe the reason that I feel this way is because I really don’t know what I want to be or do after I graduate. 

I’m an early college, general studies student in his last semester. Don’t get me wrong, I have many dreams and aspirations, but I just don’t know what to pursue. I know my goal at the end of the day is to make enough to live comfortably, but there’s so many ways to do that.

I initially wanted to work with computers and be a programmer, but that dream fell flat for me as it didn’t keep me engaged. Then, I thought about engineering since I’m good at math. At least, I thought I was until I took calculus. Preferably, I’d love to live off making music, but I need something to fall back on as it’s a very volatile career.

Right now, I’m thinking of becoming a teacher, but I’m taking a gap year for myself after getting my associate degree, and that’s okay. It’s okay if you don’t know what you want to be. I’d rather take the time to figure that out than rush into a field of work I don’t enjoy.

My neighbor once told me, “You don’t work a day in your life if you’re doing something you love.” Don’t let life find a purpose for you, make it your own and do what makes you happy.