The Fear of the Unknown

Reassurance of the lack of knowledge about the future
ELIZABETH JOSEPH
Feni Hiveluah

We all want to go back to an era of naivety, way back when we didn’t have to worry about what we wanted to be in the future and when someone asked that now dreaded question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” we pulled the first thing out the top of our heads.

The future is one of the scariest aspects of life to look at; are you going to make it or are you going to go down in history as one of the people that still live with their parents at age 35? Well, here is some good news; YOU DON’T HAVE TO KNOW YET!

When entering high school, the pressure becomes 500 times more real. All of a sudden everybody wants to know your future plans or where you see yourself in the next 15 years and that’s scary. You’re forced to make a hasty decision that can either make you or break you.

Studies show that 52% of school students in the world agree or rather strongly agree to the statement, “I have no idea what I want to do with my life.”

44% of undergraduates are unable to define the industry that they would like to work in once they’re done with high school.

Here is some advice:

· To start off, remember that everyone must follow this or her own path and in life and you should take time to think about what you like to do, and dream and imagine ideal careers in order to pave that path.

· Get as much education as you can. Take advantage of every educational opportunity that comes your way.

· Don’t let anyone control your dreams and ambitions. Students may feel pressured to follow an adult family members’ career path but you are only paving a walkway to your misery if you do that so DON’T!

· Finally, never stop learning: read, grow and expand your mind. Don’t pass up opportunities to grow and experience new things.

High school is a real transition time for teens so have fun, but get the best education you can and no matter where you go after high school, never stop learning and growing.