Topics Work & school

Is it normal to regret your major?

Mostly.Normal for most people

Yes, it’s normal to regret your major, especially as you learn more about the subject or what you want from work. It doesn’t mean you’ve wasted your time or that you can’t change direction.

A major can look very different once you’re taking the classes, and your interests or priorities can change along the way. Plenty of people wonder whether they picked the wrong one; that doesn’t mean you’ve failed or need to have your whole future figured out right now.

It may help to separate what you dislike about the major from what you dislike about school, a particular class, or the career path you imagine it leads to. You could talk through options with an academic adviser—switching majors, adding a minor, or using your current studies in a different field may all be possible.

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