Discovering new passions outside your major.
DISCOVERING NEW PASSIONS OUTSIDE YOUR MAJOR.
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We spent years on campus meticulously mapping out our futures, driven by academic rigor and a clear vision of success tied to our chosen fields. But then came graduation, and for many, that meticulously planned trajectory swerved into the "weird transition nobody warned us about." The world outside the ivy-clad walls felt both exhilarating and disorientingly unstructured compared to our disciplined campus lives. We carried the weight of expectation, not just from our degrees, but from ourselves.
Yet, amidst the initial chaos of establishing careers, many of us stumbled upon unexpected wins that had little to do with our majors. Remember that quirky club you joined just for fun, or the obscure elective that genuinely sparked your curiosity? For some, a casual interest in photography became a side hustle, then a full-time passion. A volunteer project undertaken for "resume building" morphed into a profound commitment to social impact, leading to a career change. These were the moments when interests outside our primary academic focus, once considered mere distractions, blossomed into fulfilling paths. It’s a powerful reminder that our most significant discoveries often happen off the planned route, revealing talents and passions we never knew we possessed, leading to a deeper, more personal sense of achievement.
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