I'm a little stressed right now in the school area of my life, not because I have work piling up (I mean I do, but that's a constant occurrence), not because I don't have time to sleep or anything like that, but what happens when whatever it is you thought you wanted to do with your life, isn't what you want to do anymore.
Sorry if that was a bit confusing, let me try again. Ever since I was in middle school, I've wanted to be a news reporter or news anchor.
I've always dreamed about it and pictured myself being on TV, but after completing an internship in the field this summer, I realized it's not what I want at all. I hate the idea of not being able to have a family, not being able to spend holidays at home, or be on a normal sleeping schedule. Even though I had fun and learned a lot, I hated writing every day about things that I wasn't the least bit interested in.
So what do I do?
At the end of May I am planning to graduate and have a degree in Electronic Media/Broadcasting....So, you might be thinking, what do I want to do now?
Being 100% honest, I want to plan weddings.
I've wanted to since I first got to college, but I put my dreams aside for a major that sounded more realistic. Now, I'm wishing I had just followed my heart.
So now, six months from graduation...
Here are my options:
1. Graduate and look for a job in the event planning field with my Broadcasting degree
2. Stay another semester and double major in Public Relations/Broadcasting
3. Quit school now and give up
(Okay, that last one was a joke, but that's how I feel sometimes!)
I need some advice or insight! Any at all!
Sorry for the vent sesh.
Oh goodness girl. I'm sorry you are feeling that way! There is SO much you could do with a broadcasting degree though that doesn't involve not having a family or having strange hours...I know a lot of people don't even use their major right away!
ReplyDeleteOn the other hand, I'm a PR major and I hope to be an event planner (or work for one) upon graduating college. I've always heard do what you love and don't spend time doing what you hate... I would rather spend an extra semester at school so you could love your career than get out into a field you hate!
That's just my take on it :) Let me know if you need anything!!
it is totally normal to feel unsure and confused as to what you want to do!! it is life and it happens :-) just gotta follow your passion whatever it is, good luck in finding that! I know you will :-)
ReplyDeleteOH Melody!! I know how you feel. Until the end of my sophomore year I was a biology pre-med major. I had always wanted to be a teacher but my parents made me feel like teaching wasn't going enough and that they would be disappointed in me. I HATED the thought of being a doctor, I didn't enjoy my classes and my grades reflected it. Since then, we have put our differences aside and I am SO much happier and excited about following my dream of being a teacher! Even though your situation is a little different, my point is that you should do what you love. Just because you get a degree in something doesn't mean you are limited to that one thing. Clayton is a Recreation Management major, but his dream is to go into business and own his own restaurant.
ReplyDeleteI think you should follow your heart and do what makes you happy. I can't imagine having a job where I couldn't spend time with my family and be home for the holidays. Choosing the right career, in my opinion, is all about getting your dreams and priorities in line. I think you would make a great wedding planner!! I will be on the lookout for one next summer -- maybe you can help me! Good luck, girl! :)
Melody, it is so very natural to have these kinds of feelings. I will be getting my Master's in May (hopefully.... jk) and still have doubts on what I want to do. I think this is a common occurrence in life, and people find new things that make them happy all the time. Do not stress about this. And remember, a majority of people end up working in fields that are unrelated to their degree. Everything will fall into place you sweet thing!
ReplyDeleteThank yall so much for your support and encouragement. Just reading your kind words has made me feel so much better. I'm meeting with my advisor this week, so i'll keep you updated.
ReplyDeleteI understand completely! I had a "major crisis" last year where I would break down crying all the time wondering if I was doing the right thing! I got some great advice from a professor who said "do what YOU really want, a year longer in college is worth having your dream job rather than just sticking it out with the wrong major" Also, my sister graduated with a psychology degree and is in a completely different field with her work now so it's doable! Hope you figure things out girl!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry that you're so stressed! I think I would be so burned out by the end of my college career, so I don't know if I could make myself stay an extra semester haha, but I think that would definitely be a good choice! Keep us updated on your decision!
ReplyDeleteI can relate to this post more than you know! I too, graduatued from college with a Radio & Television degree that I thought I was going to use to become a sports reporter. During my countless internships I saw what reporters have to go through, odd hours, no weekends, lots of travel, move where the job is, etc...and I decided that did not line up with my priorities in life AT ALL. I am the biggest family person, and I don't want to miss any holidays or birthdays or just regular days with my friends and family.
ReplyDeleteSo after graduation, I got hired as a freelance sports producer, and I am currently producing at comcast sportsnet. So I am still in sports, but not traveling, and not sacrificing my life!
So maybe there is something about reporting that you love, that you can still use. It may not be on camera as a reporter, but maybe you love to write? Find stories? Meet new people? You could produce, you could be a writer... and besides, as long as you have a degree, you can do anything, no matter what it's in! Hope everything works out for you my dear :)
It looks like you've recieved a lot of great advice already, but here are some more reassuring thoughts: I know staying an extra semester (or however long it may end up taking) may SOUND awful and like such a long time now, but honestly, this is the one time in our lives when we're young and have the ability to make choices/changes that will steer our lives in the direction we want to go. Just because you're set to graduate soon doesn't mean its "too late"...its better to fix the situation now to make sure you're happy for the rest of your working life--which is a long time! In comparison, taking a semester to make sure you end up doing what you love all your life is much easier than NOT taking the semester now and spending the rest of your life wishing you did.
ReplyDeleteI've been in your shoes too, girl--all my life I wanted to be a doctor, and after a year of hating my bio and chem classes, I'm now a PR major! Its worth it to make sure you're doing exactly what you love and makes you happy!