The #Month of the #Bewildered
Let’s start this
out by being straightforward. Back in school, you knew what to do. You knew
your subjects, you knew your studies, and all you needed to concentrate on was
securing good grades. There was absolutely no confusion. However, if choosing
between Science, Commerce and Humanities left you perplexed, then you’re about
to face something a lot worse.
Now I don’t mean
to scare you or anything. I will in fact, tell you how to face this time
period. Let’s call it the Month of Bewilderment.
During this one
month of filling out application forms, sitting for entrances and waiting for
the cut-off lists and results, students have a huge question mark impressed on
their brains.
This huge question mark represents all the questions that the
students are completely bothered by during this period. What course? Which college? What will I do after obtaining the degree?
In what field will I work? Is this what I wish to do 5 years from now?
These are exactly
the kind of questions students struggle with on a daily basis during the month
of bewilderment. We’re expected to know the answers to all those questions and
in order to do that, more often than not, we make stupid, uninformed decisions.
What this time
period in my opinion, should be called, is the Month of the Bewildered. More
than to the confusions that surround us, this month belongs to us, the
confused. Someone needs to sit the students down and tell them that it’s okay
to be confused. It’s okay to not know what you wish to do after college. It’s
okay to not know where you see yourself in a few years.
Students need to
follow their heart, and analyze their desired path before starting the journey.
Make an informed decision, or don’t make it at all. The best is to always walk
where your interest lies. But in case you’re confused about it, don’t be afraid
to seek expert advice and don’t hesitate to speak up.
And always
remember, you’re not the only one. So don’t fry your brain cells, and take it
easy.
