how not to pick your university major

[@rainsyru]

I still don't know what a computer is

[@JasminUwU]

You're gonna have to remind me what a laptop is, Karen!

[@oliveoil7442]

A rectangle.

[@PichuElric]

That's such CS mood

[@shenlanzhou3103]

A larger phone.

[@abobora7283]

A box with bright letters

[@esselmeyer8233]

Hahahaha as someone that actually graduated with a CS degree, you wouldn't believe the amount of my classmates that picked it just because "you can make money". 😂 So accurate.

[@G4LEDEKARIOS]

this is literally why im planning to get a CS degree 🥲 i dunno if i want to do it for the rest of my life but i just want a stable job

[@bushral.tasneem5464]

@@G4LEDEKARIOS I learn CS as a part of my school curriculum, and let me TELL you- unless you have a passion for CS, you should try to look for another degree. Yes, statistically, it’s very stable and makes good money, but there are tons of people who don’t make that much or are struggling to..and not to mention..the job market will only get more and more saturated with software engineers, data analysts etc; If you truly love coding (like I do hehe), you’ll probably succeed in the field. Otherwise, you’re better off with another degree.

[@G4LEDEKARIOS]

@@bushral.tasneem5464 do you have any reccs for degrees? im planning to learn coding once i get some free time to see if i actually want to do it, but tbh im not sure on what else to pick as a major. Nursing jobs here have awful pay, so i scratched that one off.

[@ngndnd]

@@G4LEDEKARIOSas someone who graduated in 2023 and struggling to get a job, the only advice i can give u is to start making projects NOW and apply to internships and make friends so once you are done with school u can ask for a referral bc referrals seem to be the only way to even get your first job now. Idk how the market will look when u finish school but its best to be prepared

[@ngndnd]

@@bushral.tasneem5464i dont think loving to code will guarantee that you’ll succeed. Theres so many people unemployed right now and 2022/2023 grads cant even get jobs no matter how much they love coding or how good they are Its all about who you know and how mentally strong you are bc job hunting can easily cause you to hate coding

[@andresnyc3767]

You picked computer science for the money, I picked it because I hate myself. We are not the same

[@tatjana7008]

many also drop out after first semester, because they don't hate themselves like we do 😂

[@vivies2]

Me with my major in phisics:

[@renebrade4929]

@@vivies2you with your physics major misspelling the word physics

[@vivies2]

@@renebrade4929 Dawn... you're right. English isn't my first language. Shame on me 😔

[@Ximena-oq1xd]

lol yes you are buddy

[@kyuristale6760]

I'm entertained by how accurate and how this makes me even more pressured choosing a major and I haven't even finished senior high yet

[@ferdbirb]

i'm sorry for bringing this to your attention please forget this video and finish your senior high free of worry

[@Moonshine-24.4]

SAME HERE

[@dusan5160]

@@Moonshine-24.4 two years later... SAME HAHAH

[@realglutenfree]

@@dusan5160 To give some actual advice: If you think about studying a certain subject, try it out for at least a week. If you are interested in anything computer related for example, learn programming. There are a lot of apps out there that can give you a starting point. If you wanna go into some kind of language, start studying it. Also, study that subject very intensively so you get a feeling of how its gonna be in college.

[@meapyboy12345]

Oh i’m a senior in high school so i literally have to do this right now. Oh my god this is 2 years later. I didn’t even notice that. Hope you had a good rest of your high school.

[@Fire_of756]

This is a real problem with education. We are always pressured to go into college as soon as possible. No, what a high school student needs to do is slow down so they can properly think what major they can work towards.

[@timotheninja]

Graduated high school last year, now a rising sophomore in college in a major I enjoy but am unsure is going to be of any use, have thought about changing my major a few times, got an incomplete on a class about something I think I like so I was supposed to finish it this summer and have... barely started, but I've made a tons of friends, have been very involved in campus, and have enjoyed most of my classes so the ship's just gonna keep sailing until I hit a rock and then it's the Titanic

[@blyatpotato9484]

​@@timotheninjaFor me it's hard not to know what my major is for, I major in mechanical engineering btw, what do you major in?

[@blyatpotato9484]

@@timotheninja Cool, from the word mass in there I totally get now what you mean

[@fake10hourentertainment17]

I picked engineering but I actually like engineering, so hopefully I’m not going to regret my decision.

[@Angel-ky3rb]

I took 3 years before deciding, just settled on nursing (but ive got a few more months to decide, ive got time to switch lol)! Im 21, and i feel no shame about it!!! My counselors kept pressuring me to pick SOMETHING and just go to college, but I knew I needed more time. My fafsa wouldn't cover all of my tuition, id have to go into debt. Ive lived with my parents for 17 years of my life and now you're telling me I have to hurry up and pick what career path I want to pursue for the rest of my life and rack up debt that even some of my teachers hadn't paid off yet??? hell no.

[@elektakount]

I grew up in a high school that was that was 95%+ Asian American. Growing up, if you weren’t studying STEM to be a doctor or engineer, you weren’t SHIT. Pretty much everyone and their parents thought you’d end up poor if you didn’t go into A STEM. But the problem with me was that I wasn’t good at STEM; my love was always for the humanities and social sciences, which were consider the “easy” classes you did to bolster your GPA. But I knew myself well and I knew I just wouldn’t be able to make it in STEM or CS or anything similar, nor would I enjoy any of those fields as a career path. So when it came to choosing a major, instead of caving into peer pressure or family pressure, I decided to strike out from my community and choose a major in the social science. I thought, because of my community, I’d end up poor because of my major, and I accepted it. 6 years later, while many of my friends who went into CS and STEM are constantly stressed by the job and terrified of being laid off in the tech sector, I got a secure and well paying job in the civil service thanks directly to a major that everyone back in high school thought was a waste of time. I got no regrets for choosing the path I did, as while the money, job security, and work-life balance are great, I think what makes this career so much more fulfilling is that I’m doing what I like: Helping people. Now even my family admits I was right to stick with my convictions when I chose a social science major. Don’t let others, especially those who likely don’t understand a damn thing about your dream, dictate your life. It’s okay to not do STEM, it’s okay to take a gap year, it’s okay if you not sure what you want. That said don’t rest on your laurels either; do your research, talk with like minded people about your options and then set yourself up with the best possible chance at making your dreams come true. The thing that I attribute to my success is that fact that when I went to college, I removed myself from a community who didn’t understand me and found people who did. These people, who supported and cheered me on? They are the people who gave me options, showed me a path where I could succeed while doing what I wanted. It takes real strength and courage to be different. Edit: Check my comment for degree and other advice.

[@and9091]

It seems that you have made a better life plan than me. If I could do it over again, I would rather not go to college than choose my current major.

[@alicechase9290]

You and me both, I did the same thing, and I don't regret it, amazing how our paths are similar, I knew myself well and knew that if I did CS I would've died literally, I chose psychology and I'm loving it

[@iwashere583]

Hey can I ask which major you did? I'm thinking of doing English and can relate to a lot of what you said.

[@elektakount]

I did a whole host of things, including political science, international affairs, and Asian studies (and those were just my majors) all within my four years of higher education. If English is your interest, I’d wouldn’t eliminate it as an option. You’d be surprised how many people, despite growing up in the U.S., don’t really know how to write. CS majors especially, that’s why such things as technical writers exist. I’m assuming you’re quite young, just about to graduate from high school or around HS graduation age. Your picking a major Just remember one thing about us humanities: Our path to success is often times not a straight line. Most STEM people who like to call humanities "useless" are often people who don't understand the humanities and often will give advice that are often not as applicable. Us humanities, we often times gain our skills as a side effect of our major. "Transferable skills" is a term you should understand and use often, as these are the skill sets that are going to be valuable to employers. When we’re studying items in literature or politics or what have you, what will be valuable to employers are the skills you learn that can be transferable. We're talking writing, research/analysis, public speaking, and yes, critical thinking might seem basic, but you'd actually be surprised how many people in STEM people actually neglect these skillset. Technical writers is a good example; these people in essential translate the technical jargons of engineers into a language that us laymen can understand, cause believe it or not, most engineers and CS people are not compelling or even that great writers. But that's just one example of the type of future after college individuals, as an English major's versatility is in that most employers would assume you are a solid writer if you graduate with an English major, long as a career field need writers then you will have something to offer them, and that's something you have focus on selling when you graduate. Writing is pretty self-explanatory, but another skillset that you derive from something like English is your ability to analysis large bodies of text and interpret said text into something usable. That is after all what lawyers do. If you really want to bolster and widen your skillset, taking a minor or second major can very much give you further options in life. But beyond that, your professional career after school will largely also depend on the effort you put in school. It's okay to have fun, but the more you prepare in college the easier it can be afterwards. This goes for all majors, but this is especially true for us in the humanities. I would highly recommend too to get work experience. And this can take many forms. Taking a gap year to work for example can give you a better sense of the real world and maybe help sharpen your focus in school so that you can establish those goals quicker while also saving up a bit of money. But if you are jumping stright into college after high school, then make it a priority to build work experience and skill set, as it will give you a massive leg up come time to apply for jobs. You'd be surprised how many work/internships are out there for students only, so take advantage of resources such as school career centers to stay informed, learn how to build a resume, and apply for a job. Preferably, find a job that you can not only balance with your school work, but is also something relevant with what you want to do in the future. This could give you an opportunity to see if that type of career field is a good fit for you or not. And who knows? Maybe that internship you had in college could turn into a full time position after graduation. But if you can't get a job or opportunities are limited at your school, then the next best thing is joining an extra circular. If you like writing, think about joining the school paper or with maybe a volunteer organization in a role that requires a lot of writing. These types of activities can help build a portfolio that you can use later on as proof that you've published actual work beyond the classroom for a professional purpose. Lastly, network network, network. Getting a job, as it does I suppose with any era, can be made easier by who you know. It's not just knowing people who can give you a job, but getting to know professors could open a lot of jobs. If you make a good enough impression, they may give you some advice on future prospects, maybe even introduce you to a colleague or write a solid recommendation letter. Good words can go a long way if they come from the write people. But if you don't know what you want to do or what you can do with something like English, it's all the more important that you go out and find out from people who were on your path. Again, professors can be a good resource if you utilize them, but many schools have career and alumni networks that might be worth a look. Ask these people: What types of jobs graduates from my major have gone onto? Try to reach out to alumni if you can and see what they are up to, see if their job choices interest you. Take the time to research into different career fields, and if you can, take a look at resumes and types of skills those types of careers may require, then work to develop those skills either through school, work, or extra circulars. If you do decide to pursue an English major, just remember: Learn how to sell yourself and start preparing for your future. I got my current job after an internship, where my boss help mentor me and help me navigate the hiring process for the federal government, a feat I don't think would have come to me as easily on my own. And because I had that help, I learn how to put my resume in front of someone who was hiring, who took interest in my academic work and thought because of that, I'd be a good fit for the job on hand. It will take a lot of work to be successful and it will take work, but the reality is no path these days is going to be straightforward. Work hard, prepare, and keep advocating for yourself. At the very least, you'll make those odds much better.

[@julienvalley28]

As an asian person who is currently attending a 95%+ asian high school, thank you very much for this. I've needed someone to say this for a few years now.

[@_nottheankles7218]

selecting majors is a scary thing and i am not ready for it

[@ferdbirb]

dont worry no one is ever ready godspeed my friend

[@fewkeyfewkey5414]

Bro choose chemical engineering its very easy trust me

[@swagber]

@@fewkeyfewkey5414thank you fewkey for letting us know

[@fewkeyfewkey5414]

@@NomNomDrawings yes u are. Its very easy I being fr

[@NomNomDrawings]

@@fewkeyfewkey5414 ☠️

[@TheCart54321]

Sigh, I miss those times where people told me I have time to come up with a decision and now here I am, with no time.

[@yuslog2773]

Same here 😭😭😭😭

[@youknowlag9322]

same bro

[@maple_vanilla]

Lmao I’m 21 and still a general science major. How tf do they expect us to know our career path by 16

[@Hava.a1]

@@maple_vanilla yeah exactly they should give more time.

[@jfinesproductions]

Yupp

[@lem5399]

my 'bachelor's' degree turned into a six year exploratory monstrosity because of this... don't be like me kids!

[@stevenlongacre326]

Too late already second semester of my second year 😅

[@williamwoolf8072]

​@@stevenlongacre326its not too late. I dropped out of art school after 1 semester. You really gonna waste another 2 years of your life just because youre afraid to follow your heart?

[@williamwoolf8072]

​@@stevenlongacre326you can take a gap year and find your dream and passions

[@stevenlongacre326]

@@williamwoolf8072 I really don’t know what to do anyway cause I just wanna chill in all actuality, so I chose engineering cause it’s kinda cool and will be sustainable.

[@copykaktus4193]

my pregrad has been 8 years of an exploratory nightmare, jesus

[@itzelm.4912]

I mean I choose my career based on all the fanfiction with mentally ill characters I've read lmaoooo

[@maryamasomewhathuman.7870]

Seems like a realistic place to come from. I watch yt video essays and am considering majoring in journalism; it does, in fact, get much worse than that.

[@bloothechronosapien4288]

I watched breaking bad and applied for chemistry.

[@jay0594]

@@bloothechronosapien4288😭

[@emmeth2453]

I decided to go into engineering partly because engineer is my favorite tf2 class... also because I like to build things and see things explode, so physics is one of my biggest interests. :)

[@plantday4680]

If did that it would have to be a hunter (with dungeons), or get some nature, time, space bending powers with monsters and angels.

[@tankthomus]

You pick a career you love and make no money because everyone else wants to do it. You pick a career you hate and make bank because no one else wants to do it. Supply and Demand is a brutal concept sometimes.

[@julesladalardo]

So true

[@jasminelav.332]

Lifestyle is also a major part of it. You can be super "meh" about a career path, but end up loving it bc it allows you to live better than the thing you're passionate about. (Or your passion can require other stuff you don't like.) So it's not JUST the job.

[@A_sad_vegetable]

Orrrrrr instead pick a career that requires an uncommon talent/skill and get paid the salary of a janitor or the salary of a brain surgeon depending on how good you are at it

[@aaljustaal1890]

As someone a year older than you, who just started my first year of forensic science, I will just say: selecting a major is hard (the struggle is real), getting into the school is the hard part you can probably switch majors once you're in, try your best to do what feels right for you. Awesome video, good luck, Happy New Year

[@thewelcomer5698]

Meanwhile every good CS school restricts or outright blocks transfer into their CS major. Honestly the only objective downside to majoring in CS is that everyone knows how lucrative it is, so getting into a good school for it is really hard

[@jkris._ofc]

Hello, I know this comment is like so late and I'm pretty sure you're busy with your academics but I'm a Senior High School student and I wanna do forensics but I'm just anxious because I'm not that good in Science. What made you pick Forensics? Thanks

[@JustNiaster]

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[@asdfghyter]

@@thewelcomer5698 nah, the main downside is that if you’re not interested in it it’s going to suck, just like with every major

[@thewelcomer5698]

​@@asdfghyterIf you're not actually interested in CS which is at least half the people at my school, you're gonna have a bad time

[@runoverhere13]

It’s a great comfort to know I’m not the only one in this situation. As I’m currently in a crisis of trying to figure out what to do after majoring in software development for two years and having recently realized it’s not what I want to do for the rest of my life. All because it was “stable” and “made great money”… oh past me what were you thinking…

[@dumaass]

Why not just do the things you like as a hobby then? I'm thinking of getting a job just like that then leaving everything else to my free time.

[@sirbaguette8378]

@@dumaass while you do not have to necessarily LOVE your job/career, it is important that you choose a job that is at least not insufferable to you, especially as your job will essentially take up half your life until you retire. So the career you pick should at least be of some interest to you. While it is anecdotal, I've heard way too many regret stories from people who tried the "I'll just separate work from pleasure" mindset and then be near depressed when they realise the "work" takes up 5 days of the week and pleasure only 2 (and 2 if you're lucky and don't have other responsibilities).

[@moonyaan]

@@sirbaguette8378 indeed

[@Artyomi]

⁠@@dumaassThis is a nice idea to have when you’re young and spending 8 hours a day doing something you don’t like but have the rest of your time devoted to hobbies and free time - but the calculation changes as you age and get progressively more and more responsibilities, making that “free-time” to do what you like more and more precious, until you only are left with vacation days, then kids take up that too. It will drive you crazy eventually

[@dumaass]

@@sirbaguette8378,@Artyomi Thank you.

[@jospinner1183]

As a college professor (biology) in my early 40s, I can let you in on the big secret about college majors: They don't actually matter for most people. (Take note of the caveats below.) An undergraduate degree is supposed to provide a fairly broad base of knowledge and skills for people. Minimal specialized training is given in undergrad. The important things you should get out of undergrad are largely more nebulous: like discipline and responsibility, the ability to work both independently and in a team, plus basic academic and social skills. (Also, you should _absolutely_ learn how to read critically and write competently.) Careers that require advanced training generally require graduate or professional degrees, which is _where_ that advanced training comes from. The reality is that your major should simply reflect what you're interested in pursuing _at the time._ In most cases, it doesn't qualify you for much of anything beyond a basic bachelors degree. Certifications in certain types of software (like GIS) or programming languages (like Java) can be obtained easily if needed for your ultimate career goals, so don't feel stuck in a major you hate. So major in psychology if you like, then get some cheap certifications at your local community college. Congratulations, you can get an entry-level job, though your career advancement will likely be slower than those with a CS major. The key here is that if you _think_ you want to do something with computer science (for example), you should _absolutely_ take CS courses during undergrad to make sure it's something you actually want to pursue. (See discussion in the comments from folks in the field.) There are two categories of exceptions to the above. The first is people who _know_ they want to go into a certain post-graduate education track, such as med school. Your major doesn't _technically_ matter at all, but there will be certain courses you'll need to take (such as organic chemistry and human anatomy and physiology) that _lend_ themselves to certain majors (usually biology). This doesn't mean that sociology majors can't go to med school; it just means they'll have to take a bunch of non-sociology courses (in _addition_ to their major classes, potentially delaying graduation) to prepare for and get into med school. So non-bio majors usually just have to put in a bit more work to do med school. (The same is even _more_ true for law school.) The other exception category includes folks who are interested in a handful of specific careers that usually require a specific type of undergraduate degree, often those that require licensure exams. This includes engineering, nursing, accounting (and related fields), and a few others. These all have specific undergraduate course requirements and a subsequent exam (or set of exams). Requirements often vary by state. (See the other comments for a more detailed discussion of this and some corrections from folks in these fields.) For those who want to go to graduate school, particularly in a STEM field, your priority in undergrad (other than a variety of courses and good grades) should be to form relationships with faculty and to try to do some kind of undergraduate research project. So approach one of your science professors and ask them about undergraduate research opportunities. Also, keep in touch with profs who like you so that they can write you letters of recommendation for grad school. tldr; your major doesn't matter so don't stress over it, particularly if you're in high school or the first year of college (Edited to correct for the handful of specific degrees that don't follow the above pattern. Additional comments below are both interesting and really helpful!)

[@Someoneisaround]

This was a very nice insight! I think so many ppl would really do better if they think of College more as one more part to get a degree, than seeing it as some sentence for life. Thank you so much for this input

[@dea4128]

i’d like a job in data science and the field interests me quite a bit but when i looked up the required courses in the computer science data option major it made me less excited. it seems like there are lots of math classes and other things i’m not particularly interested in. so what should i do? should i just bite the bullet and major in computer science even though the studying seems a lot less fun than the actual doing. or should i major in something i’m interesting in like marketing and then do coures/bootcamps and obtain certificates afterwards? - a lost high school senior

[@jospinner1183]

@@dea4128 I can actually speak to this a little bit, as there's quite a bit of data science involved in my research. (Within the sciences, we don't always get all of the skills we need for our work via formal courses. I had to teach myself a lot of the statistical analyses that I work with, as well as coding in R. 😅) For what it's worth, the math classes that tend to be necessary (or at least recommended) for data science are usually advanced statistics and linear algebra. Depending on where you end up going to undergrad, they may not even _offer_ those courses for undergraduates. However, you _will_ probably need them at some point. In general, you should probably take at least _some_ computer science courses in undergrad, even if you don't major in CS. Until you start doing the work, it's hard to determine whether you'll actually enjoy and/or excel at the tasks involved in coding. If there are courses that teach R or Python, those would be excellent choices (most stat work is done in those programming languages these days). Marketing would definitely be a good major, if you really want to avoid going deep into computer science as an undergrad. It tends to be one of the secondary qualifications of a lot of data science jobs (same with business majors, but majoring in business in undergrad is bad). You could absolutely major in marketing, but you should also take at least _some_ CS courses in undergrad, so determine whether you actually like it. Depending on your school, you could probably get a minor in computer science without an enormous investment of time. Also, pick and choose which CS courses you want to spend time on. So yeah, you can rely on post-undergrad certificates and coding bootcamps to learn specific programming languages, but at least try a couple coding classes to see if you like it in undergrad.

[@Human-san]

wuh oh. I don't know how to write competently 😢

[@jospinner1183]

@@Human-san Sounds like the educational system failed you a bit. 🤷‍♀

[@thiscrushhate]

I feel this, I picked child development as my major and I'm thinking of changing it but I have no idea to what 😭

[@ferdbirb]

honestly thinking about the what is the most stressful thing, but u got time to figure things out hope u find something u wanna do, good luck out there my friend

[@gabrielst527]

If you can't find to what, just make something that makes lots of money and it's quick to study (example programming) since you can invest your savings in the stock market (you can put them on the "bags" of companies of USA for example, so you always win ) there and retire early in 7-10 years depending on the pay. So yeah, it's a good investment, maybe later after being financially independent (that means your investments produce monthly what you need to live and rent a house) you could study what you want or do what you like.

[@angelantayhua3096]

⁠@@gabrielst527Not everyone is good a programming just like not everyone is good a writing essays. At best learn basic Python and few tricks related to business or else I would rather say find something in tech that you think you can do and get a certification.

[@chad5537]

CHILD DEVELOPMENT IS A SCAM

[@chad5537]

do not pick that, it’s one of the worst possible majors you can pick holy shit

[@sabresister]

Listen, I got interested in archaeology because of fucking yu-gi-oh. Got two degrees in it and worked in the field for almost a decade, and now I work for an IT company. Don’t stress about your major kids ❤

[@justanotheruser6744]

I blame minecraft. 12 year old me just wouldn't accept that the computer was broken or parental restrictions. A bit of troubleshooting and redstone later, and now Im halfway through electrical engineering.

[@felipeluna9597]

That sounds like a crazy dad lore ngl

[@micaloveslimes1141]

How did u even get to that point

[@The_Prince770]

how did that work out

[@glycosylphosphatidylinositol]

@@justanotheruser6744 you sound so cool

[@mistygreenrose9230]

ooh ooh ok ill choose english language/literature i like how a pencil sounds on the paper pen sounds aren't that bad either.

[@justaguywhocommentsforfun]

Do you still like the sound of pencil on paper 😭

[@tagtraumerin5077]

I started a Civil Engineering degree because I liked yt videos about urban planning - turns out it‘s just a maths + physics degree and we don’t talk about cities

[@Tomas-nq8gf]

That’s true for the first couple years then its literally all about the individual elements of cities based on your focus. If you like, the option for an urban planning masters is available and there are clear tracks that lead to a well paying government or consulting job early career if you know what you’re doing.

[@shishbarak]

I'm in your exact position. I was good at physics in highhschool and watch some yt videos abt walkable cities and thought i should go into civil engineering. Then i realised that i kinda hate math and physics and civil engineers dont have anything to do with urban planning. You just make bluprints and oversee construction. And most ubran planners don't have any kind of stem degree. I am planning on just making it through this degree and getting a masters in urban planning and hopefully that works out.

[@nishiljaiswal2216]

Civil is useful to go into transportation planning/engineering and you can pair it with a mup

[@nishiljaiswal2216]

@@shishbaraki think it is still useful as civil can become a planner with not much difficulty but a planner cannot easily go into engineering. Having an engineering degree gives you more options and salary

[@shishbarak]

@@nishiljaiswal2216 yeah thats true. And there isnt a bachelors in urban planning, at least where i live, so i do have to study something else before getting a masters in it

[@theanswerisnowhere]

its scary how many people (including me) can relate to the entire video down to the pressure to major in cs, and as tech becomes an increasingly important sector it doesn't seem like anything will be changing soon. it kinda sucks bc i used to genuinely enjoy cs/other stem related fields but ive burnt myself out so hard i just draw and watch yt all the time now lmao

[@napiltree5917]

This is too real, I really want to pursue biotech as a career but I’m scared I won’t get work 😭

[@T.JacobMain]

are you me?? cuz im also in cs but im an artist at heart 🚬🗿

[@TheRealQuickSilver]

​@@napiltree5917the biotech industry is steadily growing right now, and should continue to do so. Lots of companies are working on novel treatments (especially genetic/epigenetic treatments), discovering new drug classes, gene editing in agriculture, not to mention everything in the academia/research institute world if you decide to continue to graduate education. That is definitely one field where you don't need to worry too much about finding work. If you're interested, I would say go for it!

[@shishbarak]

Same same same except im a civ eng major. There's so many of us that in my uni we started an art club for all the burnt out stem majors who just wanna draw and play music and forget all the thoudsands of dollars we've poured into majors we don't care about.

[@willm.9687]

Yeah I'm pursuing Business but with a STEM concentration so it won't be as insanely demanding in terms of advanced math but the programming parts should be something that I have to stay really on top of regardless. After having so much trouble with Calculus and C++, I'm hoping CIS will be a nice balance between tech and managing an organization. I like graphic design since it was part of my first job, so I hope the Systems Design part of that major will be an interesting and relatable subject to figure out. I love gaming and space exploration so hopefully I can get into game development or design and maybe get into production after using AAA as a place to learn and then indie/AA as a place to join something I feel passionate about (styles like KOTOR, Mass Effect, Lost Planet, etc.).

[@jazzycornflakes6581]

“And Ferd never regretted anything ever”

[@ferdbirb]

never

[@jasonbaterna9792]

After thinking about it, writing an essay about the clicky sounds of a keyboard would be perfect for a mechanical engineer application. Your appreciation for a seemingly miniscule detail in a computer reflects that you have a detail-orientated mind and an interest in the design of individual components. Throw in some Reddit level knowledge about keycaps and you're solid.

[@spaghettiisyummy.3623]

You're a genius, Phantump!

[@av.mvrphy]

i’m only a junior in high school and the thought of life after graduation haunts me every second of every day and i hate it. my biggest fear is being stuck with a job i hate or making so little money that i struggle to attain basic needs. im super passionate about theatre and i wish i could just be an actress for a living but i know how unrealistic that is lol

[@fopefoluwa2896]

Me too I like music and sociology type shit but I those industries can be very hard to attain so 😭

[@wandofthejoy3205]

bro u not alone in this journey

[@RandomCriticalRocket]

IM IN THE SAME EXACT POSITION HELP

[@Karaemu]

i'm an art girlie but I don't want to starve in the future 😔 shit's tough lol

[@Niki-pie]

@@KaraemuSAME 😭 I’m just now realizing I’d much rather have art as a hobby because I’d get burnt out and stressed all the time if I pursued it as a career now the problem is- what the hell am I going to pursue instead? 😬

[@soramafuforlife7247]

While i cannot understand being a comfused CS major, i can 100% relate to being a confused undeclared student that has no idea what to do with their life! Wish high school allowed you to explore more :') these drawings are very cute

[@angelantayhua3096]

Depends on your high school and area. Our high school system allowed “academy”/elective classes from pharmacy, firefighting, culinary, IT, criminal Justice, auto mechanics, etc. to commute to, which some gave you certifications and job shadowing opportunities by the end. Electives and AP classes will seriously save so many students thousands of dollars by exposing them to careers.

[@Trenz0]

Pushing kids to go straight to university is a huge failing of our education system. We should encourage community college and a gap year or two spent in the work force. Nothing helps you figure out what you want to do more than figuring out what you DON'T want to do lmao. Community college is significantly cheaper, oftentimes higher quality education than university, and only a 2 year commitment that can transfer directly over to university. Source: I started community college 5 years after high school and have worked many jobs since then. Now finishing up my bachelor's in mechanical engineering at 30! Definitely wish I could've done this earlier, but life didn't work out that way. I'm doing very well and unlike, many of my peers, I know for a fact this is what I want and I have no chance of dropping out

[@kaiiir9312]

some schools actually do this. my school makes it so you choose something in the field of what you’re interested in like health, computer science, education, culinary, fashion, rotc, engineering, art, agriculture, veterinary.. i feel like most high schools should have this since they push going to a four year college so much

[@shyryTsr2k]

I did not have the opportunity to graduate with my high school class of 2019 due to horrible mental health issues and whatnot, but I DID get into contact with a couple of my old classmates and apparently quite a lot of them aren't going to college or if they did they aren't happy because they said our high school was making it seem like college was the only option they had and had students send out 10 apps a day or some crazy number like that. It was also extremely stressful then and while I do sometimes wish to have had a normal graduation, I would not have had the Amazing experiences and jobs that I've had at the same time so I see it as a blessing in disguise. Btw I'm in college now and finishing the rest of my HS credits 😊

[@xeviusUsagi]

There are only 2 reason to work: 1) staying alive 2) being able to do what you enjoy. if the job you do, doesn't help you with both, happiness becomes impossible. if your job barely keeps you afloat, you'll never be tranquil or invest in what you enjoy. if your job doesn't give you time for what you love, you will never enjoy your time. as we say in my parts: "you work to live, not live to work"

[@Gigachad-mc5qz]

im not sure i would enjoy a programming job. i imagine just having to code some shitty corporate spyware all day until you hate programming. id rather do what i like

[@xeviusUsagi]

@Gigachad-mc5qz thats ok, the job you choose doesn't matter in this context it just has to provide point 1 and 2. it could be a street cleaner or a doctor, as long as it does both points its worth it to work.

[@satiladragonel2586]

me in my 3rd year of software engineering sobbing uncontrollably to a 5:42 long animation vidoe

[@kobaltmyst8074]

you should probably think about... not... doing compsci... then

[@danielperales3958]

me omw to cry and regretting of having chosen physics as major XDDDDD

[@ponternal]

I hated my mechanical engineering major but it allowed me to get into a field I actually really like working in (acoustic engineering)

[@Mr.Cosmo1]

Why?

[@holycrusader9268]

Is he acoustic???

[@pyxn420]

This is the way, find a niche that's interesting to you when the "big picture" of the degree isn't appealing

[@Whatheman28]

@@pyxn420that’s one of the main reasons I chose computer engineering other than mainly software development

[@Drizno]

i always felt the same about mechanical engineering, i like to work with anything automotive so will this degree help me do that?

[@Zคภ-c1o]

I WAS GONNA GO INTO LAW BCUZ OF ACE ATTORNEY 😭😭😭 glad i didn't holy shit its hard

[@lwelzq]

i have no idea why but I'm going into law

[@Alyahsdoll]

Don't you have to go to law school, not college to become a lawyer?

[@Zคภ-c1o]

@@Alyahsdoll wdym colleges have law faculties, I could've placed into law w the central exam (not american btw so idk)

[@Zคภ-c1o]

@@lwelzq slay I bet its gonna be fun (and gay)

[@Alyahsdoll]

@user-zt1so7hu8c oh, in the US, you can become lawyer only by attending law school after you finished college. In California, you can become a lawyer without attending law school OR college as far as I know.

[@kefiraofmasbolle]

Lol as someone who changed majors three times, the monologue toward the end was so relatable 😭😂

[@pyxn420]

Three times? I'm listening

[@accentguy-k2z]

Waitt, what have you done with your life until you get into that situations. And what are those 3 major and why you change it? Are you not doing some research about those major while you chooseing it before or what? What makes you change it? Can you explain that lil bit to me because im a drop out, and in my exsistential cricis fase i thingking about taking collage again(even tho im not really sure and still questioning about my life) but i don't know what major should i choose. Maybe your answer can enlighten me a lil bit...

[@rolypoly5642]

what are you doing now?

[@gabedarrett1301]

It's best to choose community college: you get to explore what you're interested in. Even if you know what major you want (like me), you can still save thousands of dollars ($55,000 for me). Ironically, the professors there are better than in university lmao

[@jacobharris5894]

Yeah I barely had to pay a thing. I got the “Presidential Honors Scholarship” paying for 15 credit hours per semester there because my gpa in high school and my first semester was high enough. I’m not sure if that scholarship is at a lot of other community colleges but it’s worth looking into. Also the professors were better at teaching than they were at university in my opinion.

[@xroxannex3591]

Even though I just started high school, the struggle of knowing what to do for the rest of your life and knowing WHAT to do makes me stress out lol

[@Cal827]

Trust me it’s bad, but DONT slack off, I slacked off for 2 years after highschool (partly because of mental health issues until recently like last week I educated my self on it ) but I feel like if I took care of this issue earlier I would no have wasted these 2 years, please take care of any mental health issues in highschool while it’s still acceptable to not have a job and live with your parents. Make it your top priority while doing good in school. Please do it I’m regretting not doing it in highschool or earlier instead of wasting it. I picked IT but I’m not sure if I want to do it anymore I never did. I have faith though

[@pashi2213]

​@@Cal827im in the same situation as the person you replied to and this makes me hella scared ngl

[@Cal827]

@@pashi2213 then take wha to said seriously, it’s one hundred percent not over for but I could of been in a much better place right now if I started then like in your position

[@Narratorthefightclub]

I'm in 12th now and I've already picked chemistry math and physics as my only subjects So I can't do anything related to med anymore not even psychology so I'm thinking I should do something like graphic design , data science or research Engeering so I can do freelancing later and do videography so I can make travel vlog money together .I'm not entirely sure it will work but that's just my Basic interest But idk because literally everybody where I live does Engeering and I wont get even the basic paying job if I'm average because the good companies have millions of Employees to choose from So I feel like I'm doomed either way I don't like sciences or math I like physics in the slighest possible way Because I feel like it's easier in the entrance exam that I'll br writing

[@7kibass]

You’re halfway through high school now, nice

[@daphodoodle]

UR ART STYLE IS KILLING ME LOL I LOVE IT and THE UNSUSPECTING TAP TAP TAP THAT CHANGED UR LIFE FOREVER i cannot

[@shenlanzhou3103]

That, "yes, sign your life away" hit different.

[@evanbarnes9984]

Hey! Don't worry about not knowing what you want to do. It's insane that we ask 18 year olds to pick a life path. You have no experience whatsoever to base that judgement on. I went into college with a vague interest in majoring in physics, decided to become a doctor like my dad, realized I would hate that and switched to neuroscience, did some lab work and realized that academia is not the path I wanted, and finally switched to psych and education because the brain has always fascinated me and I needed to graduate eventually. I had a couple rough years after college being aimless, then stumbled into a cool summer camp, became a teacher at the associated school, ran their shop and maker space for years, and then switched into teaching math for for 2 years. I loved all 8 years of that! Meanwhile I taught myself CAD, 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC machining, basic electronics, and programming in Python and C because I thought it was fun and wanted those skills. And then a year ago, I saw a job opening that sounded really cool, applied, and got hired! Now I do product design for an educational toy company and it fucking rules. It's a path I never could have guessed at or chosen in advance. For some reason when I was in college I was really averse to doing something like an ME, CS, or industrial design major. I had been heavily conditioned to become a doctor and one day take over my dad's practice, and in retrospect, most of my time in college was spent processing that and realizing that the conditioning was not compatible with me or my personality. It took all that time just to figure out what I didn't want to do, and it took almost a decade of experience after that to figure out what I do want. I got hired for a variety of reasons, but a big part of it was I had continued my education on my own. My recommendation for what to do in college if you don't have a clear path is get a good general STEM degree that will serve as a solid foundation for future education or work opportunities. Get some good humanities in there too, like logic and philosophy, and take some basic cognitive psych courses that will help you understand things like cognitive biases that are in your brain. And then go out into the world and work, travel, take weird opportunities, and continue your education with whatever sounds interesting. Never stop developing your skills and knowledge. College is really the beginning of your education. It's your first step into the world as an adult. Don't treat it like the end of your education. Once you have more experience, you'll know yourself and the opportunities present to you much better than you do at 18 when we stupidly ask children to commit to a life path.

[@dreamfulblue6381]

this was so comforting and inspiring to read as someone who is very indecisive about what to take up in college and recently turned 18 :')

[@advenco344]

This is a great comment. It’s insane how 18 year olds are expected to have their future careers figured out when they are still growing and learning about themselves. For many of us, it will take us beyond our college years to understand what we actually want to do.

[@diapherotrites]

Genuinely, thank you. I'm just scared of not being able to get a job after doing industrial design as a major. Like are there any companies that actually hire them and pay them well? I’m so afraid…

[@DanielKoffi-r9x]

Me to I'm scared of doing progect mana2and urban planning as a major

[@darksamou5465]

This month, i've been accepted into a college for a CS degree. I was one of the best in my class in coding in high school, but I hate it. I'm good at coding, but I've put so much work into it that I don't enjoy it anymore. I wanted to go for a mechanical engineering degree instead, but I was pressured by everybody around me not to do it. This comment will probably go unnoticed, but I just wanted to share my story.

[@astrocat2space81]

Hello, I understand how you feel. I've been through every stage of the "quarter life crisis", but just keep in mind that at the end of the day, this is your life, not anyone else's. I find some peace in knowing that our lives are defined by our choices, and that every day is an opportunity to understand yourself just a little better than yesterday.

[@Dei79371]

Omg in your same situation I hate cs now how is engineering going for you??

[@darksamou5465]

@@Dei79371 I have just started my first year in my cs degree, the people here are mostly chill so that's good. I still perform perform pretty well but my feelings were correct I don't enjoy coding. What about you what's your situation ?

[@darksamou5465]

@@astrocat2space81 Thank you for the advice. Now that am in uni I still dislike coding but I don't think a mechanical engineering was the better choice.

[@featherexe]

I think i'm going to do the same mistake, i'm only choosing computer science studies because my parents want me to have a stable and well paying job but if i'm thinking about what i enjoy it's making video, animation, drawing and my parents won't let me make job out of it so yeah ig i'm screwed.

[@IcY200]

im thinking of pursuing it in the future cux of 2 reasons 1 i like physics 2 i like math 3 i like devices 4 how hard can coding be pfffft

[@dadonkas5541]

You should try to go to a school of liberal arts, which will give you a bunch of electives you can take. You can use your electives for studying animation, drawing, and making videos, while you major in computer science. When you get out of university you can try to pursue your goals by making a KZbin channel or doing some other kind of animation, and if that fails then you always have your computer science degree as a safety net to fall back onto. No matter what don’t give up on your dreams though, bro. Your own happiness is the most important thing

[@featherexe]

@@dadonkas5541 ty but we don't have school of art liberal here in France, we have private animation school that cost huge amounts of money and that are far away from here and public one that are very rare and hard to get access to :')

[@dadonkas5541]

@@featherexe Ah, I see. However, I looked it up online and it seems like having a computer science degree can act as a gateway into animation, especially if you take some online animation courses in your free time. The animation might be more on the technical side at first, but after gaining more experience in animation, you could start to move over into the kind of animation you enjoy. There’s also the possibility of doing a masters in animation once you’ve gained enough financial stability through working in computer science

[@realdragon]

I could be engineer, but I chose study that I like more

[@sarahhuynh5475]

felt this,,, im in the middle of my first year at uni and am already sure imma be switching majors lmao i also based my major on a single ap class i took senior year even tho i rlly couldn’t picture myself in that field in the far future. it took me several months of thinking before deciding on a major that felt right to me and there’s a bunch of ppl i know who took longer/plan on switching their major so ur not alone! anyways yea that stress is not fun :/

[@ebisu_kctao]

I cried a lot. Graphic Design might be socially acceptable but at first I myself didn't accept it... But now I see, it's everything I've always had interest and passion about!

[@marianacoronaaldana7547]

OMG I FEEL SO RELATED When I was 14 I had to choose a career for my preparatory school and I chose Develop of software, oh man how I regret it. The thing is, I'm on the last semester so the only thing I can do is just keep pushing a little further, but I am TIRED and now suddenly I'm an adult, but I can't even image myself in doing something else that the things that I learned in school bcs the school was so absorbing that I stopped every other thing that I started to do (draw, write). So now I'm just a nerdy 18 years old woman who doesn't know a fuck about life or how I want to live. The comedic thing is, I choose the career because I THOUGHT that I wouldn't see anything like Electronic because I used to hate that class, but HAHAHAHA, now I have passed 6 semesters of Electronic and we just... became friends (? I don't know, I now the basics so I never had to retake that classes Sorry for commenting my life here, as for you, I think you have beautiful animatics, and I'm happy to see that maybe the thing that keeps you going is something that people can give money for, congratulations, I'm sure it hasn't been easy, but you're almost done

[@TheProcessorManiac]

Yo, so how are you doing now??

[@maryamasomewhathuman.7870]

Nah it's a commentsection vent all you want (or not, I do it anyways) most ppl from my personal experience don't care. It's kinda like a diary page for venting, necessary if you want to get your shit together. Love ya ❤ you'll figure it out!

[@noelvalenzarro]

Well we gotta know how it’s going now. A lot can in 2 years I have to know I HAVE TO KNOW.

[@marianacoronaaldana7547]

@@TheProcessorManiac Hi! Thanks for asking, I totally forgot that I wrote 3 paragraphs about my mental breakdown back then. As for my high school, I just pushed through everything and after a lot of stress I graduated. Now there is a public university in my city that focuses on engineering, I preferred it to any private university because I wasn't keen on getting a lot of debt for a major I wasn't even sure about. And that's another point, I had no idea what major I would like or what major would be best for me. I know how to code, I got the basics covered, but I'm not an expert and altough I sometimes liked coding I never did any project on my own like many of my enthusiast classmates did when we got school breaks. Besides, the thought of choosing computer science as a major in university and spending 4 to 6 semesters studying things I already knew and wasn't excited about wasn't really appealing to me. So what did I do? I chose a major in which the curriculum had a lot of classes that I had already taken in high school, that I liked somewhat and that I was enthusiastic about, so that I wouldn't be so unhappy while taking them. Mind you, I didn't care if that major had good or even *real* job prospects in my city (it doesn't), I just thought about being kind of happy. Right now I don't know. I enjoyed most of my classes, most of them were things that someone had already taught me in the past, so I took the opportunity to really try to understand what I missed the last time I studied them. The problem is that I don't know what to do with my life in general, you know? I really struggle to see myself in 5 or 10 years. I have trouble even imagining myself working in something; I feel like I'm not good at anything and I'm not interested in anything. Yes, I've enjoyed the classes so far, but I'm not even sure what I might be able to do when and if I graduate. If anyone has any tips on this kind of problem, I would really appreciate it. So yeah, I'm sorry for the long and disappointing update. I'm not sure what the future holds for me. But I hope I won't starve or be too unhappy. Thanks again for asking and have a nice day :)

[@marianacoronaaldana7547]

@@noelvalenzarro Thanks for asking :) I replied a really long text to @kshitijvaze1819 so you can give a look to that. In a nutshell, is me complaining about my *current* crisis

[@grazgrain]

I used to want to be a software engineer for money reasons while also simultaneously wanting to pursue a career in art or graphic design, but was a bit ashamed of it. What ended up happening was that I ended up disliking the idea of being an engineer. While I was decent at coding, I didn’t like math or physics, really didn’t like being on robotics team and tended to lean towards humanities subjects otherwise. I also noticed that the coding I tended to like was more web development oriented as well, which is more on the creative side. So I ended up picking a somewhat niche major that incorporates a bit of both design and tech, but moreso design (not game design don’t worry, moreso ux/ui and motion graphics type stuff). I’m going to minor in software development too so I can get some additional skills. Its at a school that ranks within the top 10 for art degrees but also has great co-op/tech programs so I’m really excited that I was accepted. I know design is a very competitive field but I’m planning ahead as much as I can. Sometimes people talk down to me about my major but I think I found the right degree that balances everything I like. I’m so glad I learned not to fall down this path of only caring about prestige/money, because it was genuinely really bad for awhile. Like, really bad. I genuinely spent way too much time overanalyzing demand/salaries and stuff when I should’ve just gone with my gut like I am now.

[@lizetblatnik149]

Omg, you are literally me. I wanted to study smt art realated, but the major that I wanted doesn’t exist in my country. So I searched and i found a major that focuses on ux and motion design. Now I’m having my doubts and don’t know if I should go into engineering, but I try to keep the mindset that this is a good middlepoint. Tbh, I know that I probably wouldn’t love engineering, it would be “tolerable”. I also feel drawn to humanities! Though I don’t know if I can handle a minor in phylosophy or I should leave it for a masters, lol.

[@pkcell]

I’m so glad I got some organic advice regarding majors before I chose one. I mentioned my worry about it on a discord server that has a lot of people in their 30s-40s and was basically told that you don’t need to nail exactly on what you want to do since a lot of jobs just look for the bachelor’s degree and not super hard at the specific one. Just get vaguely close and you’ll probably find something. It was really comforting.

[@carsonsheets3480]

The number 1 issue In college is not major choice, it’s having motivation and dedication. Pick a major, not where you will see yourself enjoying, but working hard in. Because hard work rewards you and brings joy.

[@blackbriarmead1966]

I had the idea of becoming a programmer since middle school. And it always interested me more than the other subjects in school. What I liked is that it acted as a force multiplier, allowing you to affect millions of people from your computer. Also, I made several projects for fun, so clearly I was into it. College and the real world can crush passions, but at this point I still like it enough to do some side projects for the fun of it. However, coding is not my whole life, and apart from continuing learning after college, my focus is on other things in life. I’m just kind of good at what I do now, and doing it doesn’t require an immense amount of mental effort all of the time. Now the biggest issue is purpose and finding a reason to work every day, even though I am earning good money. I still think I love this job compared to every job I’ve had before it and I don’t regret going into CS

[@pyxn420]

What do you do exactly?

[@blackbriarmead1966]

@@pyxn420 I work on a daemon that controls a cluster of computers. It relays information back to a dashboard and attempts to manage the cluster in a way that requires minimum human intervention (either remotely, or having a guy come out to fix it). Basically, it tries to be as reliable, flexible, and self-healing as possible. It is also responsible for setting up and managing services for cluster-wide synchronization such as logcabin

[@saycap]

This is the reason I didn’t go into art or programming. There’s nothing you can do that makes money in either of those professions that gives you purpose. You’re someone else’s tool to use, a workhorse, and that’s your life. No meaning. Bums me out

[@pyxn420]

@@saycap I couldn't disagree more. The purpose of art is to comunicate. It can educate and entretain people about literally anything. As for programming, there is a purpose for it in almost every field! It can save lives! The other day I found out that a one year old boy had an unknown and life threatning virus in his body. Programmers from my university worked hard to sequence the virus and saved the boy! If that had no purpose to you idk what else will. Tell me what's purpose to you and I'll give you examples back.

[@Flavor190]

@@saycap you’re thinking about it wrong. You’re only a work horse if your only value is working hard. If you have valuable skills like coding or drawing and have proof of good work you’re more like a mercenary. You can go wherever you want because high skilled people are low in supply.

[@MSJinSerpent]

Ferd, thank you for making this. Your video gives me the courage to change my major for the better. I was taking a business degree coz my parents & friends said that it’s a stable career & I can earn good money from it. But I feel really stressful & exhausted from studying a degree that is I don’t like & uninterested in(I find it really hard,especially that I had to engage with people as an introvert), it’s already in my second year now, but still I wished to change my major to multimedia design(coz I don’t think I can survive in my business degree). Thank you so much for making this video, it encouraged me make a better changes to my life❤️❤️❤️

[@ItsMzPhoenix]

My friend's sister quit business because it got too shady for her, if I recall correctly. She's switched to psychology since then, though you don't have to stick with a major similar/close to your previous one; I know a guy who switched from pre-law to theatre arts, for example. Hope you find something you enjoy in the long-term!

[@maybenell]

This one definately hits the relatability factor. Oh and HAPPY NEW YEAR! AND STAY SAFE OUT THERE EVERYONE (:

[@sanlangsrightearring9229]

Happy New Years! 🥳

[@republicofitaly1828]

“Based on a true story” I have seen something like this before it’s my own life

[@redactedisabel]

"college essays are just one big assessment on how well you can lie" is the realest thing i've heard about this process so far from anyone

[@OldestDream4951]

This is me. I had no idea what I wanted to do after high school. I just chose mechanical engineering since I'm pretty good at math and science and suppressed any distaste towards it

[@MachFiveFalcon]

I was a different engineering major but otherwise the same lol. I'm pursing something that's less profitable but still stable that I'm more naturally suited for.

[@tiomyname9434]

Are you sure? You might want to think that again buddy. I have lots of relatives that have bad experiences with mechanical engineering degree. Do lots of research. Regret hurts a lot later, especially in the long run off your career.

[@bowtiefrenchfry800]

⁠@@tiomyname9434 our brains as soon as we try to settle on a decision:

[@wander67]

Im thinking to either pick a physics major or engineering major . Which one is better?

[@stevenlongacre326]

Same but it was gonna be cs but thats too hard to get into so I’m going with electronic system’s engineering technology

[@pads6367]

For everyone currently trying to choose a major, you can actually hack the social pressure system by getting into a very good school. I started college at 22 (relatively "late") and am currently studying a social science, but I got into a very prestigious school so nobody seems to care about my major or my age. You should give it a shot, who knows what could happen? Btw judging by the way she specifically explained the mechanisms that pressured her into choosing CS, she would actually be a great social scientist maybe sociology.

[@da_copreee9929]

i mean... it's inspired by Dr.K from healthygamersgg (description)

[@AtTheMercyOfADream]

lol its funny how you were able to sniff out her talent

[@Keawe]

why'd u get in late and how did u get into such a good school

[@Vim_Tim]

Real talk, Computer Science is still an excellent "default" choice of major in the United States. It's becoming much harder to switch into CS than switch out of CS at many schools. The size of the job market, the salaries, and the flexibility are still excellent in the computing field, assuming you can tolerate the work.

[@eliana993]

Assuming you’re good enough to actually get a job in the field and keep it.

[@Vim_Tim]

@@eliana993 Sure, but that applies to basically every career. The only significant exception I can think of is nursing/healthcare where acquiring a job is a little more straightforward after education.

[@YeOkey-ff8jo]

Hah, I actually switched TO computer science in the second semester of sophomore year after a career crisis and realizing I didn't wanna go for a PhD.

[@carbonateofsodium]

The fact that I'm actually into computer science makes me immune to this system.

[@rellyputri2957]

now this is what I LITERALLY just did 12 hours ago (i picked CS out of the whim of simply liking math//no coding exp). the algorithm too late that it has come to my demise.

[@damian928]

I’m Arab and it’s pretty much the same thing. The only options you have are doctor, engineer, and sometimes lawyer. Anything outside that is considered a “danger zone”

[@yaakarkad]

Yeahhh maybe architect if you’re a woman too but that’s it

[@ayan4697]

If your passion lies in art, I think it’s definitely a correct choice to go for a major related to that. I guess follow your own heart.

[@racool911]

Depends how much you like money

[@MachFiveFalcon]

I would definitely make sure you have a realistic understanding of the job market, your future salary, and the cost of your own life goals (potentially having a family). Sometimes it's better to go with a career that pays the bills that you dislike the least. But for some - your passion is worth trading stability for.

[@wander67]

​@@MachFiveFalconIt depends if you want a family or not. If not, then even small salary wont really affect you, but you will work a job you love.

[@MachFiveFalcon]

@@wander67I absolutely agree. Just something to consider. But living out your passion can make everything worth it - I get it.

[@vixo551]

If you wanna die, yeah

[@anthonyn.7379]

I know I'm only a sophomore going into my spring semester, but I am SO glad I had that massive realization last semester and switched to a socially unacceptable and comparatively less lucrative but much more enjoyable major (History) from the pre-med track.

[@niliara-old]

I love this unique style you have to do your animations! This year I'm gonna have to chose my university and that kind of stuff, so this is actually very helpful. Thanks for sharing your experience, I really appreciate it!

[@KAITLYN-wq2rq]

I went into school for art and design. People wanted me to “follow my dreams” but it wasn’t my dream I was just good at it, but I couldn’t handle the business part of it. I had no confidence to do medicine lab stuff or hematology because my grades suffered in high school due to insomnia and existential crisis. There was a lot of crying and tv blasting and screaming so I stayed awake zombified. I improved mentally when I moved out but it took forever so I can only try easy hospital jobs for now. If I ever go back I have to figure out cost of living stuff.

[@ItsMzPhoenix]

Yeahhh, I was an undeclared student for my first year and change at my university; I had to pick something during fall semester of my second year in order to register for spring courses, and I ended up deciding "I wanna help with environmental stuff" (mmm, c l i m a t e c h a n g e), and I'm finishing up my undergrad degree in Environmental Studies/Science with a minor in Geographic Information Science. My dad also didn't know what to go into when he was my age, and he wasn't doing well academically with his initial pick of science (not sure if general sci or something more specific). His counselor saw how he was doing better in his history coursework and suggested he switch to that, which he graduated with. Eventually, after starting out working at a local recycling center, he worked his way up into NPS and Bureau of Land Management positions as a ranger (NPS apparently likes history credentials). As for my mom, she graduated from the same place I'm going to with a double major in ES and biology, and she also ended up working for the NPS and BLM (meeting my dad during BLM training). Besides browsing sites talking about various career paths and thinking about what activities you like (e.g. I like mapping/visualizing stuff, which ties into my GIS coursework), try whatever career/major exploration opportunities you have access to, like career fairs and career center services. I suggest focusing on GE courses earlier on in your studies, both to give more time for self-exploration and to get prerequisites and more basic/broad stuff out of the way. Also, don't feel tied down to whatever you initially picked. For example, I know a guy who started in pre-law and switched to theatre arts; I don't know how many of his GE courses were accepted within his new major, so you might wanna go for GE course options that count for a wider range of subjects.

[@NateProgramming]

---Misconceptions--- 1. Getting a degree means you have to work in that field forever. 2. There's no variety when you get the into the job field. 3. Job security ---Truth--- 1. You can do whatever the hell you want with your life and no one can stop you. However, each decision leads to a certain path. You can decide which path is good for you by your definition of what good is. Or don't even think about it and let other people decide what the definition of good is for you and live with the consequences. Even if you do finish a certain degree, you can still pivot to something else. It just means you will have to work that much more to get to the same place as others who took a more direct path. 2. For many job fields, there's many different places you can work at and things you can do in that field. So even if you had to work in that field forever, there's many different things you can do. 3. There's no such thing as job security. You can get into an accident today and lose everything. What does exist? Jobs that pay a lot of money and jobs that do not pay a lot of money exist and every job comes with it's benefits and drawbacks no matter the pay. You can decide which path is good for you by your definition of what good is. Or don't even think about it and let other people decide what the definition of good is for you and live with the consequences. Controversial take: Public education from childhood to adulthood should teach people how to deal with actual relevant problems in their life like how to deal with the law and medical emergencies, how to deal with fitness and nutrition, how to manage your money/taxes, how to decide what is really important to you in your life and where you want to be in 10, 20, 60 years. ex. Teach people these things instead of general subjects in STEM that will be irrelevant to most people who don't work in STEM fields. For the people who do want to work in STEM, let them take those classes. Such a backwards society we have in this sense - teaching us the things we don't need before the things we do need. As it is now, you're lucky if the people in your circle taught you these things or you came across it somehow.

[@ciuuin4098]

be me: pick two majors on things you like and enjoy - congrats, you love studying and school! graduate and make the "reasonable" career choice given said majors (teaching in my case) - swerve away from the mental health crisis from that profession, marinate in soul-sucking retail for a few years, and then start all over again in a thoroughly uninteresting major that will nonetheless ideally lead to a well paying job that will not drive me clinically insane. My parents were always the supportive "do whatever will make you happy" type, but honestly I wish they were faster to stomp on my dreams and give me real advice about money and stability in a career

[@orinthiamartin1189]

The amount of emotion you show though just the pupil size is impressive!!

[@Kictor]

SCREAMING AASFHJKL THIS WAS SO GOOD LOL ALSO “a subtle but gentle pitter patter that tickled my wistful eardrums “sENT ME i love your videos so much

[@chairs3815]

I felt this. I literally submitted my major change form last week bcuz I realized I hated being a business major

[@st0cyl0vesch33se]

wait what did u change it to 😭 im also a business major considering it

[@lamavittorio456]

From someone who picked Computer Science, then switched to Chemistry: this is very relatable and fortunately I was able to switch! I couldn't bear anymore 8-10h days in front of a computer who gives continuously an error on a line outside of my code! Ps: Guys if you feel something's off about your major don't hesitate to SWITCH ASAP even though it's not always easy

[@noelpenkeki6796]

I still have ptsd from taking comp sci last year as a junior T^T Worst decision of my life And now Im a helpless senior on the verge of an existential crisis from the impending doom of college applications, majors, and the depressing SAT scores. I dont even know where I want to apply to, Not to mention how everyone's telling me to become a vet or a doctor, when all I want is to just draw and sleep (ok, i want to do psychology but everyone is against that). Now im rambling. the point is, your videos are relatable and funny while painfully true at the same time. its beautiful. Your video made me feel a lot better, tysm ^^

[@dennisivanov6584]

Bro dont go to college for non stem except for law Do STEM or 0 💰

[@CoolName04]

I wanted software engineering but ended up with medicine, a classic.

[@TheLegoMaster261]

I’m thankful that I always wanted to be a video game designer since I was a preteen and was satisfied when I got my degree in it. But as it turns out, that’s not the case for most people. I think we should really normalize waiting a year or two before getting into college after high school because it’ll help people find their true passion in life.

[@jk_yall]

i am in 12th. by next month i will have my finals and by the next next month i will be submitting college applications. i knew i was gonna do engineeering just because my dad is a very academically successful engineer and quite literally everyone has silent expectations from me. its eithert that or doctor and ive never once in my life wanted to be a doctor. BASICALLY, i sort of always knew that this is how it will go, but was praying that i would either start liking my major half way through or have the liberty to change. this video literally just confirmed all my fears. Wish me luck guys :"D oh and if you ask me what field of engineering im interested in, i have no idea :) but probably computer science teehee

[@tokumii3436]

i have to choose a major and absolutely none seem right for me. i’m pretty much set on cs because of…most of the reasons you listed in the video LOL

[@trickyowl382]

This is very relatable, especially since I am still working on my common applications. Great video! 👍

[@PramkLuna]

If you (or your parents) are set on engineering, just know that there is more to engineering than computer or software engineering. I was able to negotiate on the field of engineering with my parents rather than be stuck with comsci and went with something I actually like. Here are some engineering fields you can go to that are not that well known: - Agricultural engineering - Acoustic Engineering - Marine Engineering - Systems Engineering - Transportation Engineering - Aerospace Engineering - Aeronautical Engineering - Textile Engineering - Pharmaceutical Engineering - Manufacturing Engineering - Engineering Management TL;DR Know that like how doctors can specialize in different organs, engineers can specialize in different fields. Also, not all engineers do the same thing. Some act as researchers, consultants, managers, etc. If you feel you don't have the option to choose, you can still make a career into something you're interested in.

[@gem9535]

I'm a literature major, but I'm also gonna be minor in marketing so I can job-ify it. I might even get some extra business/marketing certificates to beef up any resume. If you don't have a passion that directly translates into a job/degree, pick a minor/alternative interest that helps turn that interest into a career.

[@toddholmes594]

To be fair it is easy to change majors and never feel pressure to stay in something you hate.

[@shyryTsr2k]

I'm currently in community college at 23 hoping to transfer out to a 4-year University and while studing Marine Biology is so cool for me and I absolutely LOVE science, there's a lot of math involved when it comes to the STEM fields as well which is definitely not my strong suit and I'm always stressed out especially considering I have a full-time job as well and life gets in the way 🤦🏽‍♂️ I'm so excited for my future though even though the present may be tough, this goes for everyone here to: If you're struggling, just remember what you are struggling for! Your future will be so bright even if it seems dark and bleak now you'll get through it 💪🏼

[@Solarstormflare]

i've always wanted to be a writer, it was my major in uni, and to be fair i love the clicking sounds

[@CodaRyu]

I am getting PTSD flashbacks to when I wrote about anime in two of my college applications.

[@madisonmeyers5493]

Well… did it work?

[@Tornnnado]

I wrote about geometry dash in one of my scholarship applications 😭

[@arunmoses2197]

Did you get a degree in anime writing?

[@Jrjfbdkev]

Probably not he didn’t respond back

[@camelattejeans88]

I mean if you pursued animation or writing or similar then it's not that weird. If not then uhh

[@sen_moyo]

this is too real for me i cant even express into words. thank you almost. i feel like you've saved me from going into a similar path. like ik this is a very sarcastic lighthearted video, but the existential dread set right in

[@Klinbee]

This video is more relatable than anything else I have seen in my entire life, thank you. I mean I'm literally in my senior year right now and I had pretty much the same time line of discovery as you did.

[@joi3101]

Ok to share my story about picking majors for months before any university or college intake: -Environmental science at first since I am a science student in high school, average performance but like plants. -Architecture bc I enjoy looking at buildings but realizing I don’t like drawing those graph and taking so much years -IT bc I tried it out before and although it’s kinda difficult since I’m really new to it but it seems pretty fun (and well paid these days too lmaooo) -Graphic design bc ever since I’m a kid I been having an artistic mindset that my family members have been so confused about and I enjoy art although sometimes I don’t understand what some artists are drawing 😂 I’m still juggling between IT and Graphic design because later on I wanna pursue UI/UX and for me I been more advantaged for doing art since it’s something I can catch up really good if I put more effort to it, ngl a lot people said AI will replace art but genuinely speaking from my family member who do cs job for decades they said programmers will likely to be replaced since AI will do the coding mostly and you just need to design out stuffs and use those codes for it. So in summary, I always have equal respect to every major or jobs since without them the world wouldn’t run in the way how people would live in it. Without art, no one will have an enjoyable time in animation or some cute stuffs to entertain themselves or advertising themselves. Without cs, our daily addicted dose of applications would not run well. Without architecture, the buildings all around the world would be just blocks or rectangles. Ps: I’m still confused what to get, but graphic design probably wins.

[@spaghettiisyummy.3623]

Isn't Environmental science more about like, Pollution & climate change? If you like Plants, then you could pick Botany.

[@Perceptors_Scope]

Damn i felt that, I chose comp sci as my major on a whim cuz i was applying to my community college and panicking on what i wanted tot do other thsn art but im glad i actually genuinely like computer science, but fr i hate they make you decide wtf you gonna do when you're barely 18 or even 17 or 16 in some cases

[@yaakarkad]

Damn you’re still doing well?

[@sydneykhan7855]

Just declared my major today as Global Business Management and I still have no clue where I’m going in life, thanks for making this video. It makes me feel better like I’m not alone 😂

[@isitluck7136]

you just don't get it

[@Paqcar]

How you doing now?

[@Alex-the-Cicada]

I saw the Grove school of engineering in the thumbnail. I clicked. I went to CCNY Grove School for Mechanical Engineering. My God was it stressful and a headache. I initially wanted to go to an art school, but nobody supported me or my ambitions. And in the end I was rejected by nearly every college I applied to. Top of my class, all the extra curriculars, but not a single out of state college accepted me. So I ended up going there cuz it was close to home and my parents nudged me into engineering, even though I had studied Architecture in highschool for 3 years. I have my degree, but I'm tired of living someone else's life.

[@connorwilcox146]

I did physics for 4 years, nearly failed out and would’ve had to pay back my whole scholarship but I switched to anthropology, got my degree after a year since all my gen eds were done and had a blast. Working in Archaeology now and still having a pretty good time. You can almost always transfer into an easier major even if you do poorly in a harder one, and if you do well in your first major but decide its not for you then you can probably still transfer to an equally rigorous one, especially if its adjacent to the first.

[@danielperales3958]

i'd love to take geology, but that shit doesn't exist in where i live, so i took "physics", also bc i was good at it (i went to international stuff)... but it's not as fulfilling as it sounds, especially when my main interest is music writing XDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD lol, im very fucked up

[@HeavenlyDao]

To anyone reading this and don’t know what path you want to choose for college, I recommend taking a year off after graduating to think what you truly want to do if you have a choice. My personal experience was that I didn’t know what I wanted to do and chosen computer science since it’s good money. Now I am in my second year of college, (third year if you count dual enrollment), and I am contemplating of dropping out of computer science (most likely going to happens) and take a year off to think what I truly wanted to do and to cool off from all the schooling. I wasted thousands of dollars and years of time just to throw it all away, you need to know what you want to do before doing it.

[@taqedog3717]

Good luck

[@Relesy]

I did what I wanted to do, my hobbies. I did a trade and an artistic major. I was unable to find a job. Years later I'm 27 and had to pick a new major that would actually make me money so my parents don't have to support me forever. I've never made more than $18.50 an hour. I know kids younger than me that make way more but I haven't figured out how yet. But it turns out doing what you love isn't always possible, not when no one will hire you.

[@saycap]

The reason I didn’t pick art. You can only do what you love if what you love also coincides with what other people love. Getting people to care about things you create is very hard- your entire life will be dedicated to gruelingly creating things people glance at for 2 seconds and think ‘huh, that’s neat,’ before it instantly leaves their memory. Art doesn’t make money. You can’t sell your art, that’s a lie. The value of art is purely speculative or based on predefined significance. When you sign up to become an artist, you can either slave away to make the things that people with better financials want you to make, or you can starve to death. I love art. I love style. I love graphic design. But F that a million times over.

[@shadowelii]

Literally I suffered through the thought process of picking something I thought I enjoyed and sticking with it it until like the very last year of university, where after confessing how much I hated my major, I was told I could double major - thus using some credits for the major I disliked to the one I wanted to change to - and the relief I felt at being allowed to do so (I graduated already but I was on a scholarship, so limited amount of semesters that would be able to fund my college career) was so huge it literally cured the sense of dread that has been plaguing me since my first semester of college.

[@Robert-hz9bj]

Honestly, you can put basically anything you want into the "Intended Major" box for college applications. Once you are actually accepted into the college, there's no rule that says you have to stick to it. What you put in is more or less a place-holder.

[@夏-u1r]

I'm surprised this hadn't blown up yet! The video made really good points... That's why you should choose wisely since your life will depend on it

[@thepinkwizard7225]

Follow your dreams and do what you feel like in school!! Even if you can’t decide, it’s okay if you can’t decide!! Have a good new year everyone!! 🙌

[@MikazakiAoi]

I graduated with a bfa in 2020. I wanted to be an illustrator and then an animator. I did the assignments but didn't develop a strong enough portfolio and my internship fell through due to my communication and a harassment situation plus my mental health and quarantine.. I wanna invest in myself and work on my art and I've been depressed and not consistent. I had to move out from living with my partner and into a new living situation.. I have a class coming up. However in the meantime I trained at a non profit and been working a web development internship. I wish I did design but I was told it wasn't possible and went for development with aims to become a technical artist in the future. I also earned a certificate in infrastructure and doing an interview for an apprenticeship. I miss art but struggling alot staying organized and making enough money. I'm just throwing myself at opportunities that present themselves at the moment but feeling like a failure I'm not a pro illustrator and upset at my mistakes. I'm trying to look ahead without giving up on myself

[@virehere4009]

FERD YOU ARE AMAZING My god i had such a good laugh, the existential crisis of having to pick a major.. Honestly id just close my eyes and pick a random option, my parents want me in nursing but i wanna be some sort of sleeping panda instead 😭

[@ferdbirb]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMENT and ohhhh man i would pick a sleeping panda over nursing ive heard nothing but horror stories about it 😭

[@slavik6470]

This is actually THE most relatable video I’ve ever seen on why I regret going to university.

[@skidrift5134]

As someone who is going for the same major, for the same reason, this is way more relatable than it has any right to be

[@eliana993]

If you don’t like it the work itself which is very different from studying computer science I would get a product or business related job and stay away from software engineering even if you studied cs. It’s stupid competitive in USA at least. Be prepared to leetcode for your life. If you’re an international student in the us you’re even more screwed.

[@Tohoto]

So much wisdom shared among these 6 gracious minutes, I must take notes

[@いざち]

I...didn't realize you're this young. Lol now I feel really old. In my experience, you are highly likely to regret your choice at least once during your study. 😂 Mine is just a course I put as 3rd option to fill up the space. I regret it to this day. But you'll start to see the good side of it (mostly by forcing yourself to only see the positive side lol) Don't worry, if you really can't carry it, just change your major or take 1 semester of rest to contemplate your life. Majority of my friends do complain a lot about their course but they still refuse to fill the form to change course. 😂 When you warm up with your course, you just never see anything else as good enough or worth your time to start all over again.

[@OGDITdoodles]

oh my god yeah, i have one year left of university and i have been regretting my major choice so much. thats what happens when you choose based on what makes your family happy

[@yellopearledoesstuff7195]

The essay brings a tear to my eyes

[@Squish_Squash]

I had no clue what I wanted to major in up until my senior year of highschool where I took the AP computer class on whim because I was curious about coding and thought it would be fun to learn; I loved the class so much and turns out the coding we were learning in there came very easily to me and I decided "hey, I wouldn't mind something like this as a career" so I decided to major in computer science I'm currently about to start my spring semester of my sophomore year; I've been enjoying what I'm learning so far even tho it's been frustrating sometimes to get my coding assignments to work smoothly and sometimes I just don't understand well what a very specific thing is. However, I've been starting to get asked what I want to focus on with my major and I am so lost on that part because web/software development or another coding-based area is probably what my skills will aim me towards but I'm terrified that in the actual job I'll get burnt out or exhausted quickly with the coding I'm tasked to do, but I'm also scared that the other areas will be worse options so.. I just try not to think about it too much

[@logixindie]

Same, the moment I learned how coding works I instantly knew it was for me. I also realized that I like to learn on my own, without the ridiculous grading system that can't understand passion. So I stopped going to school. I think web dev is the best path since it's the most in demand. All jobs suck at some point, but if you can tolerate keep doing it then it would be fine.

[@thewelcomer5698]

I'm at literally the same point, CS major who instantly fell in love with programming over the Pandemic going into their 4th semester. From what I've heard, there's 2 main approaches people take to specializing. Either make a bunch of stuff and focus on what you enjoyed working on the most or specialize in whatever your doing in your job. Ngl the frontend web dev stuff, especially when using a framework like React, is kinda lame. Database and backend have been more interesting to me. Game dev has been cool but with how I see game devs treated in industry, I want to stay away from it unless I'm working on an engine. Two fields I'd like to explore my upcoming semester is embedded and ML. Hackathons have been a very good motivational tool for me and a way for me to learn from other developers, but the most value I got out of them was making friends. Ik the job market right now is rough but we'll get through it, we got this!

[@Mara-wo7gp]

me picking computer science because i actually enjoy coding and problem solving, and also find how software and hardware works very interesting

[@mossinvasion]

I saw kids who actually like coding majoring in computer science and BOY do they go far!

[@reillymcentee2168]

Youll always have the time to find what you need in life. You may fail sometimes more often than not but youll find yourself slowly winning bit by bit