Searching for a college.
Finding a college that seems to be yourself in college form.
Touring at said college and deciding it is perfect.
Applying there early decision.
One school, one shot.
Others thinking you’re crazy.
The Congratulations letter.
Get Aquainted Day.
Feeling extremely welcomed.
Searching for the perfect major.
Knowing what you want,
but not how to get it.
Praying for it to just hit you in the face.
Looking through course titles,
classes, and studies.
Wanting to do what makes you happy,
and not what would make others happy.
Learning to love chemistry,
and second guessing your goals.
Figuring out that what you like is people,
and reading and writing about them.
That spanish is something that you want to continue,
and that you don’t need to take International Affairs.
Finding a blog that talks about Journalism and Anthropology and their connection.
Telling your mom that you want to Major in Anthropolgy, Minor in English, and have a concentration in Spanish.
Thinking about how Ghana made you feel and knowing that those experiences have impacted your choices for your future far more than you expected.
You discover what is important for you to study.
You decide your major.