Well, to say the least, I attempted to major in just about everything up until the end of my sophomore year. I found myself pursuing marketing, finance, advertising and an abundance of other disciplines. I had somewhat of an idea of where I wanted to go in terms of my degree, but nothing seemed to be the perfect fit for me. One thing was for certain; I knew for a fact that I did not want to sit through another accounting class ever again.

Now, before I begin, there are a few things you should know about me. I am an unusual being; I’m constantly pursuing an intelligent conversation and looking for the world’s best cup of coffee. Recently, I have spent a lot of time working on an array of small projects, ranging from short films to a not-for-profit establishment using creativity and expression to impact the lives of — hopefully —  many. I love photography and it allows me to explore the digital world, by turning the shutter into a frame. To be completely honest, my curiosity and wanderlust is what keeps my brain tinkering and feet moving.

My concept of who I want to be has changed countless times. However, through all my trials and errors, major changing and soul searching, I have realized the love I have for this world and storytelling. The simple ability to articulate every single thing that is going through my head is what I crave.

At the end of my sophomore year, I found myself lost yet again. I sat with countless advisers, friends and professors until I finally discovered that there was a way for me to combine my passion for culture, desire to travel and dash of arts in one major. I decided to major in global studies with a concentration in media and film and also get a certificate in international business.

For a lot of people my major wouldn’t be something that they would find particularly interesting, but it is perfect for me. I get the chance to travel abroad, I am introduced to classes that cater to my own personal interests, and the best part about it is that it all counts toward my degree.

You don’t always have to know what you want to do in life to make progress. You probably also don’t want to dedicate the next four years of your life to something that does not interest you at all. So, just know that if you have particular interests, there will always be something that will suit you.

Hasan is a junior in Media. He can be reached at [email protected].