DarklingSun

Hey MODS. Sorry if I shouldn't have posted this in 2 threads!!

I am now in my 4th year of College. I have rotated through 3 different majors Film--->English---->Chemistry---->English. It seems like I don't find erm happiness in any of these things. I am sitll looking for that special area where I will love to do my work, even during the struggling times. I am now thinking that I would like to do something artistic Architecture and Graphic Design have been cycling through my mind. The problem is I have never taken an art course aside from Photography, it is just that I have an interes in these things now. I can't seem to make up my mind, and I think that I am putting to much emphasis on the whole job as life thing (maybe to make up for how invaluable I see myself as otherwise?). Anyway, it is just so ridiculous how often I change my mind and I was wondering if anyone can suggest some sort of soul-searching books that address this sort of "problem". And I really do see it as a problem because I have yet to find that thing that sets off sparks in me. People are always like "ooooh so interesting so many different fields, you will look good to employers" when in reality I know that what I really NEED and what IS needed in the work-force is someone with a centralized plan of action. That is what I want. I am so inconstant and I am forcing on constency in order to make me find my place and a supposed happiness. Also I am just finishing my degree in English (which I am only slighty miserable with) so I can get out of here at the end of my 5th year(must do an extra year cus of all the switching there is not enough time). Also is architecture really about design I have heard that it is very much about business and such when you start off, deinfintely not what I want...

kjofkw

"What Color is Your Parachute" is one of the books most often suggested for job seekers. It is updated regularly. While its focus may be on career changers and job seekers, early versions had some very helpful exercises for those who were unsure of a path. "I Could do Anything, If I Only Knew What it Was" is another guide that might be helpful.

Actually architecture is a curious path. On one hand it incorporates many fields (art, science, business, psychology, etc.), and could be just the future you seek. On the other hand, it will take a firm committment.

An English degree is never a waste. I'm amazed at how many professionals cannot write well (myself included).