<p>Yes, “kiss of death” was no doubt hyperbole. It’s just that my D is more of a follower who molds herself to the prevailing peer opinion. So while she needs an environment in which she can explore without feeling out of place for not already knowing what she wants, I’d still like her to adopt the expectation that at some point about half way through the 4 years she needs to decide on something marketable to pay back her college loans. That’s why I posted, because I’m confused about whether she needs a freer experience or a stricter core or pre-professional experience.</p>