In today's Dear Annie column, a stressed out senior seeks Annie Lane's advice on what avenue of study they should pursue in college.
Annie Lane reminds today's reader that college is also a time for exploration and to not be afraid to try different things before settling on a major.
I’m a high school senior worried about my future. I still haven’t found a major I really want to do, and I’m running out of time. Animation/art is my passion, but I don’t want to get my degree in it. I haven’t found anything else I’m interested in pursuing. I want to make money without selling my soul to do something I’d hate. How can I find something useful to get my degree in? -- StressedAs a high school senior, you’re definitely not running out of time.
There is a Japanese concept called “ikigai”: the intersection of what you love, what you’re good at, what the world needs and what you can get paid for. Keep this principle in mind as you continue on in your academic career and, eventually, enter the workforce. College is a time to experiment; you should take classes you never thought you would in disciplines you didn’t think you’d be “good” at. You’ll be surprised at what you find.Dear Annie: Honoring America’s heroes on Veterans Day“How Can I Forgive My Cheating Partner?” is out now! Annie Lane’s second anthology -- featuring favorite columns on marriage, infidelity, communication and reconciliation -- is available as a paperback and e-book.
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