…attend a cultural show and suddenly want to change majors.
...ATTEND A CULTURAL SHOW AND SUDDENLY WANT TO CHANGE MAJORS.
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Remember the whirlwind? The packed schedules, the relentless drive, the feeling of infinite possibilities colliding with immense pressure. Our institutions were, and are, hubs of vibrant event culture. We overcommitted, not just to classes, but to every club, every lecture, every late-night discussion that promised intellectual growth or a resume boost.
Then there was that night. You found yourself amidst a sea of peers, not in a lecture hall, but at a cultural show. Maybe it was a dazzling dance performance, a powerful musical showcase, or a dramatic play in an unfamiliar language. The lights, the sounds, the sheer raw emotion on stage – it hit differently. It wasn't just entertainment; it was an epiphany.
For a powerful, exhilarating moment, your meticulously planned major, your pre-professional track, felt utterly insignificant. You were swept up, truly believing you could, or even should, ditch your current path to dedicate yourself to this newfound artistic or cultural passion. A sudden, irrational, yet deeply compelling urge to switch from economics to ethnomusicology, from engineering to dramatic arts. The thought was both liberating and terrifying.
This shared, unspoken experience defines a part of our time there. It’s that collision of academic rigor with unexpected cultural immersion, proving that even amidst overcommitment, true inspiration can strike. Did you even go to [Ivy] if you didn't question your entire future because of a single, mesmerizing performance?
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