I'm Lost in Life

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What a great set of posts, especially Hot Bulge's, but as a college prof let me just say quickly that you are right where you are supposed to be at 18.

The whole point of college, really, is to discover yourself and the possibilities of the world.

Remember that as much is learned out of the classroom (from relationships, friendships, and extra-curricular activities) as in it. Throw yourself into college life with a passion.

Don't miss the good stuff now because you are too worried about what you will be and do when you are 22 or 25.

You know all that Hallmark crap about how life is a journey and not a destination? It's right. Have a good trip.
 

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You already have good sound advice from the great minds behind LPSG.

I'ts been covered, but Here's what I would do.
Don't get hung up on major's. The average student changes majors several times starting out.
So your no exception on being confused off the bat.

Small community colleges are usually pretty awesome. They don't have the stuffyness of a 4 yr college, and in my opinion, the education coming out of a community college is better than a university. (At least up here it is). Smaller classes, and more one on one instruction/counseling.

Your first 2 years, focus on getting your associates degree.
Take all your general education classes, and core requirements for graduation. (Refrain from partying too hard)
Get your chemistry, and your math done early, and life will become SOOOO much easier.
Most of your Gen-ed requirements don't require you to have a set Major, and will take you about a year or more to complete anyway. During this time You'll learn what you like, what you dont.
You'll interact with other students on how they like it, or how they dont.
The older students are the ones to get to know. They already have been out in the field, worked it, and can give you the good/bad/ugly on each. From that, you'll know inside what you might want to do.

Get your associates completed - completely. Get the piece of paper, THEN finish your degree elsewhere at a 4 yr college.
Doing this will lock you in, so you don't have to re-take a bunch of crap at the 4 yr school. You'll walk in at 2 years, and have 2 yrs to go. Not "Well....we dont accept that class...so you'll have to re-take ours"

DONT take a full time job, if you can afford to do school.
I made that mistake, and I'm still going, and im 29.
If you want to work, consider Co-op. Its part time work in your field of study, and its steady work. Work experience in your field is awesome on a resume...however if it consumes your study time, its not worth it.

College is Ungodly expensive, and getting worse every day.
So You'll want to map it all out, and finish quickly.
You want to sit down with a college counselor, and map out a plan to do your associates. HAVE THEM SIGN THE REQUIREMENTS SHEET WITH THEIR NAME!! Otherwise "I didnt say that", or "Well...things have changed" will haunt you.

Oh...and buy your books used online. You'll save thousands.

Trust me...I learned the hard way.