The Importance Of Choosing A Study You Actually Like

HenkTheTank
The Importance Of Choosing A Study You Actually Like

When I turned 18, I graduated high school and it was my turn to pick a study. I wasn't really sure what to pick and I was overwhelmed with the amount of choices. I tried checking out all sorts of studies until I finally settled at Computer Sciences at a university close to my home town. I was surprised how much work I had to do for an actual study, compared to high school. It felt overwhelming and I got extremely stressed.

I started in September but I had already ended my study in March. I skipped many classes and my grades were quite terrible. I figured studying might just not be the thing for me. I talked it over with my parents but I figured I could try again, with another study. I did my research a lot better now and I seriously asked myself 'what do I want to study? What do I want to become? Is there a passion which I want to develop?" I then picked a study with an excellent balance of tech and creativity, both very important things to me. And oh boy, that sure changed things.

The Importance Of Choosing A Study You Actually Like

Studying is easier

My first year in my new study was just amazing. Both to me and my parents. In my mind I didn't 'study' that much, when I actually did. The subjects in class interested me so much that I actually looked up stuff about them in my free time; basically a form of studying then. And when I had a test coming up, it didn't feel like I'd die when I had to open up my books: all of this was just interesting to me! Studying was so much easier and less of a burden.

The Importance Of Choosing A Study You Actually Like
Feeling useful

In my previous study, I'd feel pretty useless at times. Mostly because I didn't know anything about the subjects and I couldn't really help out with group projects. It kind of hurt my self-confidence because I felt stupid. I turned into the quiet guy and I started skipping many classes. However, on my new study, I follow almost all of the classes and I'm actually taking the lead in group projects. I also find myself more eager to help others out when they've got questions and I'm not the quiet guy in class anymore. I feel way more confident in my skills now and I know that I'm not as stupid as I thought; I'm actually quite clever!

The Importance Of Choosing A Study You Actually Like

Feeling happier as a whole

An additional benefit of finding a study that fits you is that you'll be feeling more content as a whole. It's kind of a follow up from the previous point: you'll be feeling more confident because you're actually helping out in class and you're the one that can make a difference. You'll also see your grades rising quite high and you might even develop a passion for the thing you're working on (web design for me, for example).

Conclusion

When I look around nowadays I see so many students who have picked a study 'because their friends choose that study' or 'because their parents wanted them to follow that study' or the classical 'because I want to make lots of money later on'. It saddens me, because studying shouldn't be a burden for someone. It can and should be (semi-)fun. I mean I still have classes I don't care about at all and subjects that are still a pain to study for, but the good things outweigh the bad by far. If you're reading this and you're going to pick a (new) study sometime soon, please do take the time to ask yourself what you really want to learn. Having a study that you like can make all the difference in the world. Good luck!

The Importance Of Choosing A Study You Actually Like
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