Most people skipping class: slept in, doesn't want to learn, didn't do the homework R.C. Waldun skipping class: goes to university instead

I am a life science student, interested in History ended up loving philosophy.

I was a medical student ... My family and whole society has pointed me as doctor and i was 15 and influenced by fame of this job and i thought yes this is me ... But later on with time i found this void inside me preparing for medical exam and feeling lacking somewhere never knew where and had interest in life too much....and then with the affection of movies and books i met philosophy my love ..and from that day life starts changing after studying Medical for 3 yrs i left it just like a snap and just start reading Philosophy and mysticism.. and here i am doing what i love .. now family don't like it ..friends don't like it ... But I'm happy Because i have finally discovered myself ...💛

Nice one. Some incompetent clerk misfiled a philosophy book at the pubic library. I was 13. That clerk's mistake changed my life.

I've had a similar journey. As a teenager I wanted to pursue a carreer in STEM, now I'm a history student and really passionate about teaching. Whenever I feel lost, I tell myself "it's ok, I'm going to be a history teacher" and everything just falls into place. I truly hope you're as happy as I am in this crazy pursuit for the humanities!

My story it's kinda funny. All my life I'd wanted to pursue Literature. But when I was 15 years old, while looking for a scifi novel when I found The Dragons of Eden by Carl Sagan, and thinking a little bit I discovered how much I had overrated maths and physics. Suddenly, it was all connected. When I started college, I felt amazed by the magic and abstract world of maths, and the unlimited capacity of physics. Physics is an art, it's philosophy. I am deeply in love :') P. S. Did you know Alice in Wonderland is actually a book that was wrote by a mathematician. Alice enters the world of the modern mathematics where nothing makes sense and it's so captivating. Simply beutiful 💖

The fact u r just 19 yo is impressive

Idk if it sounds weird but you've inspired me to get a humanitarian degree. I've already got my undergraduate degree in commerce, with major in accounting. And I hate it so much, I hated it. Going to university everyday was a struggle. Fortunately, in my country education isn't expensive as in the states. So, next year I'm gonna do BS English Literature because that's what I always wanted to do. Ahhhh I'm 21 and so scared but I hope it all goes well.

I dropped my Engineering in the 3rd year. Right now I am preparing to get into PhD in English. Have got my Bachelor's and Master's in the same already :)

So many people living a life that society told them to settle for and trying to find the courage how to live life on their own terms. I am also one of them🥺

That is almost an exact copy of my life (I'm 21 btw), it is so strange! It happened to me with electrical engineering; the most difficult degree in university among engineering degrees in terms of abstract math and the score needed to be able to major in it. Everyone were shocked when I droped out, and perhaps rightly so. After all, it was a golden opportunity. But it was just not me. It wasn't who I was, who I've always really been. I didn't pay attention in the math/physics classes (even though I love physics/science); I was mostly distracted, daydreaming, lost in fastastical thoughts or sleepy (and some of my other friends who had actually loved the degree were totally engaged). Yet in humanities classes, language classes, literature class, etc, I was like a never-blinking owl; eyes wide open, absorbing the aura like a sponge but all of the friends of mine that had been quite attentive in math classes became that sleepy/distracted version of me but in these ones. I've always shined bright in humanities/arts related subjects all my life, so right then and there I thought about myself in future as am engineer, working 8 hours a day, everyday, with math and similar areas. I couldn't bear it. It was too lifeless, too colorless, too mundane for me. No inspiration or spark of imagination. No depth of thought of the sort you find in philosophy (obviously STEM fields are super deep). It was just . . . Boring, and a big ball of black and white meh. Now I'm planning to start again for a bachelor's in english literature at the age of 21, even though english is my second language. I'm excited. And I'm also afraid, a lot. But such is the way of life.

"a man has the right to be as big as the voice inside says he can be" - Ken Kesey

As a math graduate student, I must say that mathematics is very far from a purely mechanical pursuit. There's a lot of creativity involved, and having intuition is crucial if you want to do something original. It's just that there's a lot of "craft" involved, and some basic techniques have to be mastered before you are able to do interesting problems. Intuition is often hard to come by, and you have to let new concepts soak in your heard before fully grasping them (in this respect I find math to be very similar to philosophy). I completely understand your situation though, an overly competitive environment can lead one to learn math just for an exam. Before you realize it, you are barely following your lectures and you have a mountain of content to master, which you have no option but to memorize, as opposed to understanding it deep down. I know because I have been there too, but this isn't the right way to approach math. It takes time and effort, but it's definitely a field for people with a sense of discovery.

Reading comments, it feels relieving to find people I can relate to. I had come from an intense bio/chemistry high school program and even then I realized that my love for biology was not enough get me through devastating chemistry classes. For my first year of university I jumped straight into engineering program. As phys/math was something I never tried myself into, figured that I might just get into it. I did not, and it was a miserable year of feeling dumb in the highly competitive environment. One summer struggling with a physics problem, I had had it and it hit me that the most fun I had was with my writing and history classes. Then I pulled a 180 and transferred into the Literature program, probably the best decision I've ever made. And holy shit, the year as a lit major was the most memorable and eventful in my life. And although I was not much of a reader before and it took some time to catch up with my classmates, I finally feel like I'm in the right place. I too discovered passion for writing, though did not get quite as far as taking on a novel. Currently quarter-way into my third year, feeling great as ever! Your channel was a good find, keep it up. I am also 19 but you got way deeper into this. There are still ways to go, so hope to see you on the other side.

when he called himself a "cafe emo" 😆 i love that

My friend left medical school because she liked math more , Everyone was surprised But i think it takes a lot of courage for such a big step because people expect stuff from you but of course your happiness is way mor important

“The first gulp from the glass of natural sciences will turn you into an atheist, but at the bottom of the glass God is waiting for you.” -Werner Heisenberg

I was a medical student for two years and I had never felt more depressed and empty in my entire life I thought it was the career for me as I had an interest in biology and I was seduced by the financial security and respect that comes with being a doctor But I now realise my passion has always been fiction, so I’m transferring to a Film Studies and English Literature BA I’m so anxious but so excited. I never knew there were so many people with my experiences

I am absolutely enthralled by the way you speak. I've just discovered your channel, and it's easily fueling a growing hobby for me. I've always loved chemistry and science because of it's cemented constructs and rules, sort of how you explained the mechanical way of thinking. That always gave me peace. I'm a senior in high school, with lots of room to grow and change and find myself in university, but i'm taking my first philosophy class next semester and it's safe to say I CANNOT WAIT!

wow, I'm studying Physics and omg it was really difficult for me choosing between literature and physics, but as I live in Latin America jajjaaja both sides, Science and Humanities are quite humm underrated (?) there's no much support. I'm thinking of studying literature someday anyways, that's for sure, about finishing physics... who knows.

Funny thing, it was completely the other way around for me, loved History and Literature, now deep into to Physics and Engineering. Loved the video!

I found it that there are some uplifting words in the way you shared your experience here. "You can study, you can learn and love the process." And at the end, as you said "You can be as awesome as you can." Do you know how many people you have touched with inspiration?Eventhough this video was uploaded when I was in the good night sleep, It was literally succeed to give another inspiration for the entire day. I believe I am not the only one who felt this way. Thank you.

after a long and hard engineering degree, i want to go back to my previous interest in music, and also philosophy and languages... life's not over, barely started 🌟

Hey, Robin. I never leave comments on KZfaq, but I just wanted to reach out and say you're doing a great job. Keep up the good work, keep reading, keep writing, and keep inspiring others. You're fighting the good fight, my man. Wish you all the very best luck in the world!

I've always thought self discovery was a strange idea. "Self discovery" implies that there is a "self" out "there" waiting to be "discovered." Obviously one can't just go outside and find one's self. Life is constantly changing; it is dynamic. Waldun's story here is a perfect example of that. The phrase "Who am I?" implies that the self is fixed. For example, "I am tall," "I am a philosopher," "I am late for a very important date." The word "am" implies a fixed state. But... we know that our experiences and lessons are never fixed. The self is simply a vessel waiting to be filled, and not just once, but over and over. How is one supposed to find one's self when one is always in a constant state of flux? In this context, the question "who am I?" sounds absurd . The idea of the self is an illusion in order to make us feel like we are in control. My suspicion is that there is no self. My suspicion is that we simply exist.

I'm currently a biology major on the way to pursue a career in dentistry by the hopes of my Asian family, and so finding this story in my newsfeed yesterday felt like a ~ huge ~ awakening. it's challenging to know what to choose but it's even more challenging to know what I'm going to do once I choose. in other words, I feel lost if I don't have a plan. thank you for being so vulnerable and willing to share your story because I truly believe it's going to help a lot of people. p.s. I read a comment down below and I have to agree that the way you talk is very enthralling. I hope you are well during this odd time in our lives.

I am literally, LITERALLY in the same spot as you. I started in biology and now am a sophomore pursing an English creative writing degree. Good luck to you and me my friend!

I see myself so reflected. I study physics in university and i recently discover that I'm a writer, not a scientist. I'm starting to knowing myself better and at the time of picking my degree i didn't know who i really was. Now I'm trying to educate myself as much as i can and maybe i would become a writer one day.

I can't believe how much the KZfaq algorithm is mocking me right now XD I'm a physics student at the moment, both of my parents are physicists as well, but I just realized that my interests and my abilities are way different from my parents'. I became obsessed with human evolution, anthropology, languages and ancient cultures, but I never had that kind of passion for physics or maths... So a few days ago I decided that I'm gonna change everything and start archeology from scratch. I am dreaming of specializing in archeoastronomy to then work in the field of cultural astronomy. I'm so happy to see that I'm not the only one who has had such big realizations on self discovery!! Thank you so much for sharing your story!! Lots of hugs! ^^

I was in a very similar position. I went to an all-girls school in a disadvantaged area that really pushed the women in stem message (for a good reason), but sort of left the humanities to the side. From the start of secondary school I always did well in maths and science and was convinced that that was what I wanted to do. I loved reading but my GCSE english teacher made me realise how fascinating formally studying literature is. Against my better judgement I picked maths and physics at A level and I was miserable for 2 years. I realised that, though I liked maths, I wasn't passionate about it (like I was about literature) and the only reason I was taking it further was because it 'sounded smart' and it was a very mechanical process in which I could be more certain of a good grade. I turned down my place at university, took a year out and did an A level in english. Now I've started a course in English Literature and Art History at Uni and I adore it. Yes, people might ask: 'do you want to be a teacher?' all the time, but so what? Luckily, my parents are supportive of my choice. Always remember that, if circumstances allow, it's better to be happy and therefore do well in a subject you love than do something that makes you miserable just because its what is 'expected' of you. As long as you work hard during your degree/studies and cultivate your transferable skills, you should be okay xxx

It's good to finally see your story. It isn't so far from mine. And to think the story isn't even over yet!

The weirdest shit seems to happen throughout the teen years. A couple of years ago in 8th grade, I slept through all of math and barely passed by the mercy of my teacher. I was more of a humanities/non-math heavy science guy. Now I've graduated school and am doing a gap year thing to study some calculus and more advanced math with the idea of ultimately getting a math degree, and if my brain still has enough neurons firing by then, a PhD and get into doing research. I started doing it out of necessity last year and it's been growing on me quite a lot. Actually thinking of doing both math and philosophy, one thing I'm naturally bad at and one I'm naturally good at, you know to balance things out. Also, they seem pretty closely related at a bit higher of a level. Who knows, by the end of that year I might get tired of math and really get into weaving baskets in non-viscous liquids.

KZfaq's algorithm is working some sort of magic today, because I am in nearly the same shoes are you are. I grew up loving science. When my parents and teachers asked what I wanted to be, I would immediately say "Theoretical Physicist" from fourth grade onwards. Science youtube channels hooked me along for the ride, and my classes never truly challenged me. I didn't admit to myself that I never actually pursued physics. Nothing drove me to stay up past midnight researching material past what my classes taught. The idea of being a professor and doing real research honestly bored me. But I kept dredging through the façade, telling myself I would learn to love the act of discovering physics for myself. The field interested me enough, right? Yesterday, I was looking through college internships and research opportunities for physics. You would imagine a physics major to be interested in SOMETHING, right? No. Nothing drew my eyes. I realized I loathe the idea of doing research, being confined by a specific project with a supervisor looming over my head. If physics was my calling, shouldn't that stuff not matter? Shouldn't I be excited by the mere thought of working with equations all day? I simply wasn't. I turned an eye inwards, and it was as if a holy beacon shone on writing. Before now, I thought of writing as a hobby, even though I've written stories since before I claimed my life goal was to be a theoretical physicist. Hell, I got sixty pages into a book when I was twelve. To this day, I have done nothing comparable to that in physics. Stories were born from the sea-foam of my mind, and I grew excited at the thought of typing them out. Since freshman year of high school, I've been building a fantasy world and all the stories within. After a period of self-doubt, I regained confidence my freshman year of college and started writing carefree again like I did as a kid. Now I'm fully applying myself to writing a novel. I go to sleep and wake up thinking of my stories, and I feel there's only one more step of craziness to go before I wake up at 3 in the morning and write for two hours. This video is honestly spurring me forwards. Thank you.

The level of your intelligence massages my brain! I'm here for it!

When I was an undergrad, I double majored in Biology and French. Then, I did one year of a PhD in Entomology before switching to a Masters and then a PhD program in French. You can study science and the humanities. I ultimately transitioned to focusing on French, but for many years I studied both disciplines. There's this strange assumption in academia that you're either a science person or a humanities person. But I knew so many people who were pre-med biology majors and majored/minored in a language or in history. If you want to study two disciplines and your university allows you to, do it. It gives you a very interesting perspective on both disciplines. I relate so much to Robin's story. I was supposed to be studying biology but I was obsessed with philosophy and theology. I was particularly obsessed with Kierkegaard. So unsurprisingly, I wasn't focusing on science. And I was also obsessed with French literature. I knew that I wanted to do research in the humanities. So, when I got the opportunity, I left my PhD program in entomology and switched to French. This is a great channel. I really like your videos Robin!

Your voice is amazing! I could totally see you narrating documentaries and movies and audiobooks!! Love it. Xx

This was such an enjoyable video, thanks for sharing!

I wanna ramble about this, since I relate a bit here. I am about to get a bs in computational physics, with minors in math and cs. I love knowing new things, and while I hate the process of learning, I don't regret it whatsoever. I realized I was elitist and lazy, which really took time to change. I had and still have an infatuation with the implications of what I was learning; it's one thing to know what things like quantum mechanics and general relativity are on the surface, but getting into the technical detail and seeing it finally make sense gives a much greater appreciation for them. However, I've realized I believe I've learned enough. I've never really done research and have rather found talent in programming. I kinda consider it a applied math degree (as opposed to physics) that's merely only a means of showing I'm capable of quantitative thinking. Hell, I even found a love for language learning too, for me it's Russian. But now, I am becoming increasingly interested in arts. I want to learn more about biology, philosophy, psychology, literature, and creative writing. I want to learn to draw and animate, starting with technical aspects of it and hopefully getting into an actual art project. I want to go back to playing music and learning sound design. Over summer, jobless bc of quarantine, I had an idea for a sci-fi series, and for the first time, it was an idea that didn't just disappear after a day. I'm still thinking about it, and I think as soon as I graduate and start a career, I'm going to have a life reset and pursue these things in my free time. I just think its amazing how I used to totally disregard anything non-stem related, yet now my interests are flipping now while I'm literally being on the verge of a degree in physics.

So young and so great! Thank you, Waldun!

I love this chill and relaxing content, i'm still on quarantine, so it's really nice to see this interesting things, it makes me feel less lonely for a couple of minutes, so thanks man!

I'm a versatile person and I spend a lot of time thinking what should I study in university. Self discovery is one of the most important thing for one's life. Now I study English language teaching and I'm so glad to study the department I want. By the way, I'm so happy to find a KZfaq channel that includes literature. One of your big supporter!

Watched this with a coffee by my side and really enjoyed it. I'm already excited for your next video:)

Loved this video. Thanks for making it!

Deadass had the same backstory but with Geology and Fashion Design. Graduated in a STEM specialized high school and took up Geology in university (a science major is required). But I didn't feel anything while I was there, and I spent 5 years in that course. I failed classes, skipped classes and got extremely depressed. Last semester, I took a bunch of classes just for fun--the limbo zone. Took a bunch of social science classes and a history of fashion class. Boom, eureka. Now, in my 6th year of uni, I've found the one. Been loving every second of it.

I love your vids! I started watching you recently becase my older brother recommended it to me. Thanks for the upload!

I have a feeling that this would be my new favorite channel... love your work!

It's funny how although science and engineering is one of the biggest marketable and on-demand education/degree you could work towards, people still find joy and passion in humanities and philosophy, despite the lack of opportunity. How ironic...? This absolutely tells you something about our society. Love how you became one nerd to the next ;)

this motivates me a lot, I've always enjoyed watching your videos because they've helped me a lot, and now after knowing that you've switched majors from physics to literature, I can relate even more cause I've done the same and I feel much more comfortable in this field

Watching this on a break from my job. You, sir, have a completely underrated channel. ❤️

i love your voice, and love how you narrate and it shows that you've found your passion..those sparkly eyes could tell a lot

Wow. Let me just say that I love how you told your story and how moving it is. I'm glad you found what you truly want to do. I'm a new subscriber and I am so happy I found your channel!

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I think I'm going through a very similar process right now, and hearing about your journey made me feel a little less lost. I hope you'll get to do what you love and enjoy, always!

I love your videos, I’ve recently discovered your channel, I resonate with you and it’s so nice to see someone feel the same way about a number of different things. I know I’m late on this video but I want to leave this here to let you know know you are wonderful !

I really like the transitions of this video in particular. You put us in background while you tell the story. It's not just your room but an expanded view of the whole experience. And, good luck with your novel. P.s. also, I agree with the peole who commented it is underrated content.

I came across your videos just a few days ago, and you have inspired me these few days in a way that I have not experienced in over a year.

This. This. This. It recently occurred to me that I spent the last four to five years chasing a fantasy, trying to fulfill a version of myself that was never really existed. I have been studying biomedical sciences for the last three years, I’m currently a Junior in college and I’m turning 20 in one month. I wanted to believe that my destiny was to become a doctor. But every time I study, I feel as though something has been stripped from me. Sometimes it’s peace, sometimes it’s happiness, it’s almost always sanity. The competition, the feeling of unworthiness. It’s painful. I’ve decided that I want to change major, but I’m terrified. I’ve decided that I want to harness my talents and transform them into skills. I don’t want to chase after a career in hopes that I’ll learn to love it. But I’m terrified. What will my family think when I tell them that I’m graduating a year later? What about the money I spent on classes? To be fair, I still want to pursue a career in medicine, I would like to become a PA, and I know that I have the skills to be one. I’m thinking about changing my major to health sciences. But I feel like I should have my life figured out. I thought that life after graduating from high school would scale linearly. This was foolish, but it seemed that there was no room for mistakes. If someone is reading this, I would love some advice.

haven't seen much, and this recommendation is so random but somehow I already like what I see/hear. Have a good day!

Your story is beyond relatable for me. I've always been good at both the science and humanities. I had a big phase were I was into Physics (especially quantum physics). But even though I was good at it I realized that my brain can solve all those math and science problems but not in a very "scientific" way. I can analyze well but my thought proces is way more chaotic and intuitive to really pursue science and actually enjoy it. Practicing through repetition is just not my style and my brain need different stimuli to actually learn and focus. That is why I'm literally thriving rn while studing humanities. My field of study includes philosophy, history, culture and religion studies, political studies and language studies and I'm basically getting to taste all those pieces of different delicious cakes as one major

Thanks for sharing a bit of your story with us. I subscribed to your channel a few days ago and I'm loving your content and your personality. You are inspiring me to read and write more. You deserve more subscribers.

this is awesome. You are my inspiration

I had the reverse happen to me going from literature to physics but I'm glad it all worked out for you!

Fantastic- Just ordered the book- Best of luck with everything.

Your story and your mindset is very refreshing. This video showed up in my recommendations and I'm glad it did :)

And I thought I was alone in this. Thank you for sharing your journey, you helped me to understand many things about my life!

Wow, here I am sitting right in front of the screen, feeling extreme inspiration! I've just found out your channel and I have to thank youtube algorithm for that. I've been thinking about my visions and questions about the university for a long time. Now, I'm in the second year of biology major and It seems clear to me that the questions I'm seeking are far deeper than how science perceives reality. I do remember ditching classes for reading about philosophy, mythology, and religion in the remote corner of the library! Watching your video reminded me of how I feel about the thought of studying humanitarian/arts in university. Thanks for sharing your story with us! I wish you a happy and delightful day!

I want to thank you for uploading content so often, I'm sure I'm not the only one who thanks you and loves it. The way you take us through your story is wonderful. And it encourages me to take my own path, on this difficult topic of choosing and going to College.

I loved watching your story about your transformation. Self-learning is very amazing oh, you can discover so much about your self and what you truly love doing.

That’s the real beauty in knowledge, there is so many things that you can discover and have a passion on it.

I can learn a lot from you so thank you for your videos!

The way you speak is mad attractive haha had to be said😂 It was really beautiful hearing you talk about your love for writing, I’m glad you found something you’re madly passionate about and I’m looking forward to reading your work!

Wow this is amazing. I am a second year studying Literature at uni as well and this was truly inspiring to watch! Looking forward to binge-watching more of your content

I'm in absolutely in love with your channel. I'm watching it religiously since last 2 months. Love your videos, and more than that I just love your passion towards literature!

I'm new to this channel and it was great for you to make this video. When a was a teenager i wanted to study physics but then i was advised by my sister to try architecture because i'll be able to explore my artistic vocation. And I got along with this and found myselft so fulfilled doing the projects and stuff, it was just like solving problems but in a different way, just like you said. It's great to understand something about yourself.

Man I'm so happy I found you, your channel, and your reflections. I had an uncannily similar shift from a passion for astrophysics to a love of literature and film and ended up graduating this year with a degree in french and english literature. Spent my Jr. yr abroad in Paris which I highly recommend you consider if possible. Enfin, je veux simplement dire que j'adore ta passion pour la littérature et le style avec lequel tu fabriques tes vidéos. Bon courage avec le prochain roman.

An amazing video truly inspiring. I love how to took it upon yourself to choose which course and field of study you wanted truly having a wholehearted love for. I feel students headed into college/uni should really try keep in mind that college course are to be pick by what you truly love not which course is guaranteed you a job.

Oh my goodness. I have been in love with astrophysics and dreamt of getting a Ph.D. in theoretical physics, only to realize the same thing! I then decided to go for a literature major, and my sorrows and doubts lifted after my realizations. This video gave me the sign I have asked for to know that I was on the right path! I am still in love with mathematics and the sciences, but I now know that what I love the most is just absorbing as much knowledge as possible and analyzing it. This is how I have always seen the world, by looking at the smallest of details and then stepping back to see the big picture. I now know what I must do. Thank you.

Glad I found your channel, I identify with your story. Keep going

That's pretty epic a tale. You seem like a very interesting guy and I would probably enjoy anything you have to write.

You continue to amaze me man with your content. I'm a third-year uni student studying microbiology, and yet I always can't help the mechanical motion that the education system instills. My source of escape, that I'm trying to maintain, is drawing. Hopefully, this duality of a scientist and an artist can continue. Thanks for opening up!

You´re being a big motivation to me and my writer side, I hope more people find your channel and have the same pleasure that I have of watching your videos ^^ Kisses and hugs from a Brasilian fan ♡♡♡

ooooh i can relate with you so much cause i have been through the same process of discovering humanities for first time as an science student and i can understand how you felt about it all... it's truly gets you discover and know yourself too good.. thanks for sharing thoughts with us ❤️

omg this is really relatable to me because i always wrote fanfic and had a passion for writing, but at the same time pursued sciences- mainly biology, physics and also physical geography since i wanted to do paleobiology at degree level- id always had this academic focus on practically everything that wasnt the arts but now, after falling in love with ancient history in like only 6months, im taking humanities instead when before id never even cared about history on this level. its so strange how this switch just comes unexpectedly. also thank you for making this video ur channel is AMAZING

I love this, R.C. I'm trying to overcome my own perfectionism and get on with creating a YT channel/community for highly-profoundly gifted folks interested in intuition, dreamwork, consciousness, healing, and self-study as a way of life - a pleasure on the path to self-actualization. Your videos are inspiring in a number of ways. Many thanks!

Woah JMSS, nice to see someone else from there. I ended up in materials engineering, but i've recently gotten into reading philosophy and it's insanely mentally engaging and fun

This is a really nice story, thanks for sharing it with us. I'm a first year maths student but still not 100%, and I've been getting really into literature in my free time. It's nice to know that people like you have done this sort of drastic change in path before, and I'm glad its working out so well for you :)

Im so glad youtube recommended this vid for me. It'll be my new fav channel. I can relate to a lot of things youve said. I was an engineering student just for one semester tho cuz i hated that mechanical type if education as well which i didnt know how to express it. I then majored in English Literature which I loved so much! Waiting for more interesting contents, thank you!

I've said this after watching your first video but I'd like to say it again "thanks for existing". Apart from the contentment that the transformative stage has really given to me, your videos are truly inspirational for me. I kinda relate to everything that you've gone through and would love to follow your way. This journey is really worth taking.🖤

Your speech is absolutely mesmerising. It is clear, it is logical, it is beautiful

This is so wonderful, thank you for sharing your story! I was deadset on being a biochemistry major, but halfway into my first year, it gradually became clearer to me that this isn't what I wanted to pursue. I wanted something different from my work. I've always been idealistic and obsessed with the softer, more human sides of life, but I didn't feel the push to take it more seriously until this year. Several months of soul-searching later, I'm moving towards majoring in anthropology and minoring in writing instead. It's really comforting to see another person around my age that went through a similar process transitioning from stem to humanities. I'm really glad I found your channel

Wow man!!! Your words it's a mirror for me!!!

Just wanted to say it's amazing how it resonate for me. Gosh. Finally I meet someone who understands me. Wow it feels so nice to hear that some people don't want to force themselves to be someone else. Thank you very much!! I think Igonna watch all your videos

Thank you for sharing this. When it comes to changes of mind / life direction (of whatever sort), we often see the "before" & the "after". There's usually the big points mentioned, the "Aha!" moments. But we rarely hear about the smaller steps/circumstances in between that got the person from the "before" to the "after." I really appreciate it.

I am going through the imposter syndrome part of my life right now in which, I don't want to realize what I know I am capable of. Even from the beginning of my life everything sounded and seemed like a sad movie. Tragic past, nonnuclear family, and an unorthodox way of doing things. It's like filling out college apps or a resume, everything about you is on paper, but when you look at it you know it doesn't really sound like you. Like you, I also think very intuitively, so much to the fact that I figure everything out so easily. I have the foundations set and the accomplishments to show that I'm not an imposter, but I can never shake that feeling. I think everyone thinks the same way I do, but I know from experience that they truly don't. I like to describe myself as contradicting. People call me a robot and that im emotionless, yet on the other hand when i'm alone (now more than ever) I am fully aware of feeling alone. This year was different than everything before. May be the fact I dropped out of a full scholarship at a prestigious university or may be the fact that I did that and everything is fine and the world didn't end. I'm going to do things as I've always done, my own way and by myself. I have a goal set and I know that it will not be a straight path, but I am okay with that and I am kind of excited to see what ventures are to come my way. I hate this feeling of uncertainty, but I am certain that things will work out. Lifes a mess and that's the fun of it. I love the things we're supposed to hate, I hate the things we're supposed to love, That's just me.

Thanks for this video, I have been depressed for a long time about everything in my life because my journey of self discovery is still ongoing and I don't have many people who support me on this path. But it was a great help to know your journey through the educational system, and self-discovery. I myself have changed majors three times and only this year did I really find what I want to do (which is a major in English and Portuguese and their respectives literatures). Anyway, thanks for sharing this, it made me feel a little better. 🧡

I love your take and your channel. You're definitely a Testament to the power of literature. It's really inspiring.

I really like that I came across your video. I’m on that edge where I’m supposed to choose my career path and few months earlier I was completely terrified. Writing has always been my passion, but it’s hard to pursue this career in my country, + there will be less ways to move somewhere. So i decided to study physiology an leave writing as a side hobby for soul. I didn’t have so much courage to study humanitarians in uni, but I admire people like you, who follow your inner passion in greater way. Thank you for so many thoughts that this video gave me)

I love the background music. It tickles my brain.

This is a great video!! (And I changed my major from Literature -- actually, Portuguese and German language -- to Physics, yet I keep writing and working on literature when I can (: )

Namaste Walden🙂!Excellent video & loved your journey . You are more Right brained so you made a perfect choice! Practice is a moulding of your intellectual skillset towards a definitive direction but working intuitively is best suited for creative pursuits . Awaiting your novel 😀Happy Writing till then .💝

I don't understand why I feel so comfortable watching you. I even think of making your videos (watching your videos) a daily habit, you motivate me and inspire me. Thank you for popping up out of the blue as a suggestion on youtube on a rainy day... Keep up the good work and always stick to this enriching content. I ENJOY YOUR VIDEOS A LOT!