For the first two years of my college journey, my response to that question was biology with a pre-medicine health track. I’ll be honest – I wasn’t exactly sure what I wanted to do for a career.
Going to medical school was something that I tossed around as an idea, and before I knew it, I was applying to colleges as a biology major.
If you would have asked me during my first year of college if I would ever consider a different major, my answer would have been “no way! I’m set on going to medical school.” Four years later, I’m now majoring in accounting with a plan to become a tax professional at a public accounting firm in Denver.
But do you know what else is scary? Going into a career that you do not love.
When you get to college, you will encounter new experiences that may lead you to find new passions or career goals. These experiences can be as simple as your classes. As I went through my first year as a biology major, I wasn’t loving my classes.
That was my first red flag, but I tried to ignore it. Which leads me to some advice – don’t ignore any red flags or gut feelings about your major. Instead, ask yourself why you may be feeling that way.
Changing your major shouldn’t be scary. It will lead you to a career that you are passionate about.
