College students are confused about the future. How can they reconcile the present with the future?
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By Anonymous | Published on December 18, 2024
I applied for all architecture-related majors because I liked architecture, but I was admitted to the Department of Urban and Rural Planning. After a lapse of two years, I have come to understand the status of this major in the future workplace and the vast complexity of the content involved in this major. I have decided that it is difficult to truly implement this in practical work, and it is mostly theoretical and not conducive to creativity.
Because of my initial interest in architecture, I shifted my attention to architecture. However, I hesitated because I rejected the high-reward, low-benefit work model of "trading your life for money" in the design institute, and now I have not yet decided on a direction for postgraduate studies.
I have read that some people like a major but not necessarily the career, and it also depends on the historical context and the current situation of the profession. No matter how much you like it during college, when you enter society, you will inevitably be defeated by reality and the unreasonable high-pressure work model. Unfortunately, this is the case for the elites from prestigious schools, and it is even more difficult for me, who came from a very ordinary undergraduate school.
Currently, I am facing the question of how to deal with my major. It is also a problem to find a goal that suits me in advance and work hard in that direction. Do you have any advice from people who have been in the same situation?
PS: I had the highest GPA in my major in my first year of school, and I also have a passion for music. I'm also studying music, but I don't plan on making music my career, and I'm not very confident.
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Comments
I can totally relate to your dilemma with choosing a career path that aligns with your passion. It's tough when what you love doesn't match up with the practicalities of the job market. Maybe it's time to explore niches within urban and rural planning that allow for more creativity or consider how architecture principles can be applied in this field.
Switching focus from planning to architecture is understandable given your initial interest. But it sounds like you're concerned about worklife balance in the architecture field too. Have you thought about exploring alternative career paths like architectural journalism, teaching, or even consulting which might offer a different lifestyle?
It's frustrating when reality doesn't meet expectations. Perhaps you could look into interdisciplinary studies that combine elements of both planning and architecture. This way, you can leverage your background while moving closer to your interests. Also, having a high GPA is a strong point; you could use this advantage to stand out in competitive programs or jobs.
Your situation reminds me of many who start with one passion only to find their true calling elsewhere. The key is not to give up on what excites you but to adapt it to the real world. Could you possibly pursue a master's in a related area that blends planning with architecture, or even something completely new that opens other doors?
Music can be such a fulfilling part of life even if it's not your main career. It might help to keep music as a creative outlet and stress reliever while you search for professional direction. Sometimes the most unexpected hobbies become our greatest sources of joy and inspiration outside of work.