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Mariah Eisenhuth

GJSD Reporter

Ever since I was little I always thought I knew what I wanted to major in when attending college along with knowing what field I wanted to pursue a career in after completing college. My uncle was a local private detective while I was growing up and it was always so fascinating to me especially when he would be involved in a big crime in town. He would always share stories with my dad about his experiences which then my father shared with me. This career really caught my attention while growing up and I realized then that this was what I wanted to do, and I was sure of it. 

After talking to him about his experiences on the job I wanted to join right away ever since eighth grade. But sometimes your interest in something doesn't always stay over time. That happened to me.

When entering my senior year, I was so excited to start applying to colleges because I knew what I wanted to major in so I thought it would be easy. It wasn't. After completing the first two months of my senior year, I came to the realization that I did not want to go into that field anymore. It was out of the blue and my decision actually shocked my family and myself as well because I always talked about it. After doing a lot of research and talking to college advisors, I changed my career path as a senior. In the fall of 2017 I will be studying ultrasonography at a college that I did not decide yet as of today. It is very difficult for me to choose what college I want to attend because of the great options that I have. Being accepted into three colleges so far is a blessing but has also been a challenge for me because I believe they will all benefit me and my future. In the next four months, my decision will have to be final and it might be the hardest decision that I will ever have to make.

I thought I knew what I wanted to do for the rest of my life, but I didn't. Many people get anxious when they do not know but it is not a problem. It is okay to be a senior and not know what you what to go for. It is also okay to enter college undecided. Many college students actually change their major while they are attending college, which is okay, as well. Do not rush your decisions, you will have many interests throughout your lifetime and they will change very often. Be sure to explore what is out there for you to do before making a decision. Be willing to make decisions, that is the most important quality of a good leader for other people.