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The most intimidating part about college for me has been
choosing a career path for my major. I am a psychology major and my journey so
far has taken many turns. I had decided on doing premed spring 2012. Come
October, I was sure I was going to be a high school counselor. It’s March 2013,
and now I have no idea.
The most helpful thing I have done for myself in figuring
out what I am not going to do in my future, was trying new things. Yes, that
sounds a little cheesy, but process of elimination is probably the best tool in
a college student’s utility belt. I highly recommend this to everyone.
I tried (and ultimately loathed) science classes. Well, becoming a doctor is off my list.
I struggled with seeing people very close to death while
volunteering at UCSF. Cross doctor off
again.
In volunteering at UCSF, I assisted in medical research with
a few medical students (which I actually enjoyed, surprisingly, and had never
considered doing before). Write possible career in psychology research
on my list.
As a result, I got involved with a psychology research lab
on campus. Why don’t we keep a possible
career in research on the list for now?
As for the high school counselor ambition? It’s not crossed
off at the moment. I am hoping to get
involved with volunteering with a crisis line this summer. So hopefully I can
make more progress on my list soon again.
As a sophomore, I still have some time before I need to make
a concrete decision as to what my final career will be. However, it’s relieving
to feel like I am making headway in navigating myself through all these big
decisions.
Till next time,
Elaine Ortega
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