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Unhappy with college degree/internship - but I am a already a Junior!

lava*sparks

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I came into college with money on my mind. I chose a career that would surely not let me down - computers. I have never been mathematically inclined. I am the type who has to be outdoors, using my hands, breathing fresh air, being active, etc. Sitting in front of a computer, forcing my brain to fiddle with logic and code and other terrible enemies of mine is torturous. I so badly wish someone had instructed me before college that money won't make you happy. Your job is a big part of your life, and you need to be able to have some sort of joy in it. I have a great internship with GE - but I hate it! I sit in front of a computer and type type type type....I am miserable. I can't change my degree - my university is way too expensive for that. I want a different internship, but I tell myself GE is too good to pass up.

Are there any personal testimonies, encouraging thoughts, empathizing people out there????

I plead to God but all I can do is show Him my weary heart...I don't even know what to ask of Him...I just can't stand the path I have chosen, but I am only 20 and I feel like its not too late.....except that I am in a postion where college must be finished and I need the money from my internship.

Do I just have to hold out for better days?

Thank you for reading this and I appreciate your thoughts and prayers!!!!!

 

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It's not too late to switch majors, you could go to an engineering field so that not all of your time and skills have been put to waste. Engineering has some more interaction with people especially Industrial Engineers. If you really want to excell you could swith to business, with your computer preparation, business would be too easy!

I went through the same phase as you too, but I stuck to my major and did like it! Well my present job isn't satisfying but I know what others in my field are doing and it's something I could see myself doing. Talk with your academic advisor if possible too.
 
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retooferab

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Oh, gosh, I feel for you! I did have a similar experience.

I was an advertising major as an undergraduate, which I chose over psychology because I was told I'd have to be in college forever to do anything in psychology. Well, being a pretty good student I ended up at the top of my class and was encouraged to pursue my MBA... heck, I'd be halfway up the ladder at some ad agency before I knew it. I figured that sounded pretty good so went for it. However, I came to this sudden realization a couple terms into my MBA: My classmates actually CARED about that stuff! This all happened about the same time I was getting married and my wife, of course, thought she was marrying a future MBA successful ad agency type... I was going crazy realizing I couldn't compete with people who were passionate about finance, accounting, etc! I didn't like it at all. For the first time in my life, I really reflected about who I was and what values and aptitudes I had. Get this, I changed my Master's program to Counseling! I was pretty happy with that, though it extended my stay in school by a year, and my wife was supportive... Not the end of the story. As I began my career in social service, making $14,700 my first year (yes, full time, but 1988), I realized that I liked what I was doing, could excell in it... and then my family grew and the income did not! Still, I kept at it long enough to become a dinosaur in advertising. Recently, I made a career change to become the Customer Service Director of a successful internet company. That was a blessing through a family connection.

I think it is important to pursue something you're passionate about. And I think it is important to keep yourself equiped for change. I bet a very good christian career counselor could come up with some creative solutions! And keep praying about it! Have you read, "Who moved my cheese?" Or how 'bout "Full Steam Ahead?" Either might be inspirational. All the best to you!
 
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