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Geology and Psychology
F/19
Hi. I'm an English major in second year in Puerto Rico. The thing is that I used to be in Geology but changed majors because the mathematical side overwhelmed me barely starting out. Lately I've been so out of it, so unmotivated to do anything, that I decided English just wasn't making me as happy as I thought it would. I'm thinking about going to the US to do a double major in Geology, Psychology, or Studio Art. I love those three. Geology is really cool - yes, there's the math factor I have to work out, but I promised myself that I wouldn't give up so easily - and I'm particularly interested in Mineralogy, being a person who loves rocks and identifying them, I think its a good place to start. Plus everything always looks so big, yet we fail to notice this smaller things these are made of. The reason why I want to do a double is not out of pure whim, but because there are more things I love than just Geology. I realize I can't do EVERYTHING I want, but that doesn't mean I have to be content with just one of those.
I wanted Studio Art because... I love art. I love looking for the beauty in things and places where others might not see it. Studio Art is good, because it is a more general major than say, Painting, or Drawing. They're specific and I want abundance in what I learn.
Psychology is simply such an interesting area. I took one course in Psych. Intro and while I got a B, I really enjoyed the class. I know it sounds like filler, because it does to me, but Psychology is also a rather broad area that I could look into, particularly Behaviorism or Criminology.
I'm also working on learning more languages to expand my options: currently I'm starting with Japanese and German, plus taking a course in Latin. I will probably try to learn ASL and Braille as well because I have the dream of being able to help deaf/mute and blind people.
I feel like I'm organized yet scattered all over the place at the same time. With Geology and Psychology I might end up in the Criminal Justice sector by using my Geol. major to do a Forensics MS and if I have the time and money, Criminology MS as well.
If I went for Psych. and Studio Art I was planning on going for Art Therapy, perhaps entertaining that with being an ASL teacher as well.
I like too many things and am having trouble narrowing down my options; plus the real problem here is money. I can't afford college in the US and have nobody there either to help me, Financial Aid probably won't cover even half of it. Part of me doesn't really care because I just want to do what I love and travel, get out of here for a change. At the same time I'm a little scared. These are many changes I'm considering right now, so, any ideas as to how I should handle this? If I wait too long it might be too late, so I have to make the decision before my third year. What should I do? Stay here where I am? Or go and try to make the best out of myself?
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I think you gotta look at things in the long run and imagine how your life would be as a geologist or psychologist or whatever career you see yourself in, in the areas that you like. Do that.
Which one(s) gives your life a sense a feeling of meaning and purpose? Which one would be the most fulfilling for you? Would you consider that you are passionate about it? Don't get fooled by how much money you're gonna make. Meaning, purpose, fulfillment and passion for what you are doing is paramount. So find that one or 2 things. Imagine yourself having reached and are living that life as a [fill in the blank]. Whichever excites the most would probably be it. Whatever you decide, remember that you're gonna be doing it day after day, year after year. So be sure that it excites you, fulfills you and you are passionate about it. Otherwise eventually you'll get bored and will just become routine.
On youtube, there's a channel called "the journey of purpose". Its basically videos of snippets of inspirational speakers who talk about pretty much what you're asking. I'm sure it'll help you figure it out.
I admire your ambition and zest for life. You've inspired me. Keep it up, I'm sure you'll go far.
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