Since my 2nd year of college is about to start, I remember when I was just in high school choosing my course. Sadly, I'm not one of those people who already knew what they wanted from the start - like being a doctor, lawyer, or chef. You're pretty damn lucky if you're one of those people since you're probably already on the right track to your dream. When I was in kindergarten, I told everyone during my graduation that I wanted to be Miss Universe. I mean, come on, that dream of mine can kiss my a$$! I'm not even tall enough! Anyway, getting back to the subject of this post, entering Ateneo, Development Studies (my current course) was not my first choice. In my head, (and what my parents would tell me) this course won't get me anywhere. I didn't even know what the heck it does, and had no idea what was in store for me. I figured I was going to shift to Psych or Comm by the start of 2nd year. And here I am. Still in Development Studies, and loving my course.
If you're reading this, and still about to enter college, don't, and I mean, DON'T choose a course that you think will get you a high salary in the future just because it is an honors course. No. That's not how it works. When I was in high school, everybody thought ME (Management Engineering) was the shit. (They probably still do... No offense to anyone in ME!) The common impression is that since it's a tough course to get into, and only crazy smart people can get in, they'll probably have the best jobs in the future. But what people don't realize is that this is where the biggest pool of competitors is. Although it is a very good course, finding a high paying job won't be the easiest thing to do after college. You're going to be battling it out with the rest of the hardcore nerds in this world.
What I'm trying to say is that it is important to be more flexible with choosing your course. Do what you want and what you're passionate about. In my 1st year of college, I learned that Development Studies very much appealed to me. (It also has a high employment rate! Hihi) You can take it if you're interested in owning your own business (You can double major in DS and Development Management), but at the same time helping the less fortunate. Doing something that has a cause. It can also help you work your way into the UN, or in an NGO. I realized, because of not purposely entering this course, that I have a new dream. Maybe someday, as cheesy as it sounds, I can put up my own Non-Government Organization and help people. And if that doesn't happen, I hope that I can at least write about the misfortunes I see around me, and make people aware of them too.
A part of making decisions is thinking of other people too. It's not only about you. It never is. In addition to that, make decisions you've never even imagined. Put yourself somewhere you've never even dared to be a part of. Be flexible. Be adventurous. :)
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