How to proceed in life when out of college options?

When I realized what I wanted to do with my life, it hit me like lightning. I was stressed thinking: "I'll never decide on anything," and then the news flashed on and there was a journalist who was reporting from a mudslide disaster zone in China. She was speaking to the locals in Chinese and then turning back to the camera and spoke English. She witnessed what these people were going through at every step and must've gained so much life experience from it.

I realized that, that was what I wanted to do. I wanted to bring attention to the injustices of the world through my job and bring awareness to catastrophic events that slide under the radar of the West. I wanted to use my job as a platform to help others. So, I'm hoping to study Journalism and then master in International Affairs.

All it takes is one moment; one moment, when you're doing something you love and you say to yourself: "Wait a minute, this is what I want to do. This is what I love to do."

Pick something you're passionate about, start from there and then branch outwards if need be.

Question everything you do. If you play the piano, ask yourself: "Can I see myself enjoying this as my career in 10 years?" If it's a "yes," then consider studying Music; if It's a "no," then life goes on :-). Just stop yourself next time you're doing something you love and ask yourself: "Is this what I love to do?" Loving your job is more important than anything else, I believe. If you're passionate about it, hard work will come naturally.

Best of luck and don't be too down on yourself!

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