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 ...💛
My struggle exactly. I have such a passion for story telling, books, movies, shows, video games. Both parents tell me that writing should stay a hobby, they laugh when I mention trying for a job in the film industry, they want me to go to college and pick something practical like a medical career or law. I highly doubt they would fund a creative writing degree. I feel extremely suffocated by their expectations. I have no idea how to pursue my dreams on my own or if I'm even good enough. All I know is I'm determined to do what I love for the rest of my life, no matter what it takes.
I’m stuck on what I wanna pursue. I wanna be myself completely but I’m always changing. I love poetry and physics but my family wants me to go to medical. I feel like medical is a realistic choice and I love helping people but idk what to do. Like if I choose the option in which I’m completely myself and ended not liking it I’ve disappointed both myself and my family. Idk what to do
@@reda2502 you can help people whatever profession you're in. careers in medicine and law provide a standard route for helping people but there are so many ways you could influence people's lives and decisions and bring positive change.
Niha yeah you’re right I’ve thought about that perspective. it’s just my parents did so much for me to have a great education and my mom wants me to be a doctor and I feel like I can sacrifice that part of me for her. But I don’t wanna live a dull life. I’m convincing myself that I can make medicine fun and all but I’ll never know until I major in it and I’d be too late i
I want to take a psychology course and philosophy but ended up taking literature. I hate my life. There's no public school that offers philosophy course in Philippines.
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 💖
@@davinky1229 maybe because you weren't taught about its beauty? because i think that most teaching styles in school only covers HOW but not WHY. i suggest you try to read "Alex's Adventures in Numberland". it's a book about maths but it's enjoyable, it's written for the purpose of people understanding thw beauty of maths. there are no complex equations in the book, it's really really good. you get to see the applications of maths in everyday life. but if you dont want to read, maybe there's an audiobook out there....
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!
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'm in the last year of my Hospitality degree (undergrad) and I plan on pursuing Lit after a year. I'll be 21. All the very best! I'm very excited for you.
As someone who started with business administration, hated it and started over with German and philosophy at almost 30 I say: Do it! Do it now! You are so young and it would be a waste to stick with something you don't like to do.
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.
Godspeed, i wish you do great at literature ✌🏻 I'm having similar story right now just one diff that I'm 20 was about to take engineering last year but suddenly when i thought of doing it for long run on the thing i don't like much.. this was going to pay me much more than a literature degree will ever do here in India but everything has its cost and i thought to pick the side which will give me more joy and keep me enthusiastic while learning and that's how I'm gonna take in admission in literature this year.. Very much excited for this
its weird because my situation is almost identical to yours ! Exept that I am maybe 20 . I am a second year engneering student I failed my second year . my first engneering year was the worst year of my life had to get up at 6 am 6 days a week to study something that doesnt intrest me . The only classes I enjoyed were the few english classes we had same as u describe it . during lockdown this year I started reading books for fun and I love it so far ! its such a transforming experience to be immersed in the book tbh . I only read four books so far but in my gut it feels like the right thing for me . I just hope it allows me to move abroad as I study in a third world country ( algeria ) .
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 :)
I'm also in my 3rd year of textile engineering and hate it here,with every fucking cell of my body.But I don't have the guts and rest of the necessary shits to switch. So,I'm rotting here till it ends
@@taranjabeen5573 do not worry, just find ways to love literature while you're at your job. Perhaps, you can start writing and tell people how you feel being stuck into two worlds. See, everything contributes. And maybe your hate for Textile engineering might be contributing to your love for literature. So don't worry, keep moving. :)
I think developing love for literature while studying engineering is equivalent of having an affair with somebody who understands more you more than your spouse and the thril that is attributed with it just makes me more lively . I find myself jamming between this two alternate branches of study as a really funny yet poignant thing Think about how frivolously one could look at miseries and tragedy of life almost epitomizing the character of joker within you.
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🥺
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.
same going to switch from an electronics uni to english literature everyone keeps telling its a mistake but it just feels right for me ... I am 20 so studied engneering for two years made me misrable tbh
@@offenseliontv8803 I m litteraly going the same thing as you ; I studied engineering for two years but my mental health really was damaged so i decided to drop out and puirsue english litterature but my family is currently against my decision and i really dont know what i should do
Similarly, I also had electives in all sciences subjects in my High school with mainly my loves for biology. Of course my mother language, English and mathematics for every students in High school. I did pretty well but feel like not a cup of tea of mine. I rather love arts and literatures, languages than complexity of mathematical problems. I do appreciate and envy of students who nail maths without dizziness. I'm also nearly 19 and willing to attend English literature and linguistics/language major.
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.
Oh yeah, upper level mathematics is very different than the introductory calculus and differential equations courses you have to take. My favorite part of maths was by far the proofs and all the scratch work that goes into it. Definitely a creative process.
I feel the same too. There are always assignments to finish and exams to prepare for. And we just end up memorising important formula and solving standard problems rather than understanding the content to a level you feel satisfied . Most students don't even know what they know and what they don't which is necessary to be able to fit things together and see the bigger picture of what you are learning. And we end up "half -learning" which is worse than no learning. Sometimes I doubt if I am slow or the system is too fast. There is a lot more to write. But I think this expresses what state of unfortunate perpetuality I feel I am in.
Yh thats well put. Math is the beast which is difficult to tame but once done its powerful, mysterious and original. G. H. Hardy’s “A mathematician’s apology” is a really good read where he compares a mathematician to a painter or a poet.
That was spot on my man. I'm a physics student and most people see this as something boring and mechanical. It also has to do with how it's taught in high school. Once you go to uni you actually start to use all the things you've learned. You've to be very creative to solve a given problem at hand.
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
Hey, Robin. I never leave comments on UA-cam, 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 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!
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 can't believe how much the UA-cam 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! ^^
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 🌟
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 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 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 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.
“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'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.
@@Yesica1993 I think we are approaching this in different ways Yesica. Of course humans have different personalities that grant us uniqueness and individuality. I agree with you. I'm referring to the societal sentiment of "going out there and finding yourself." I mean, that is what most college students are told they should do. Go out into the world and discover who they are. What if one goes out into the world and can't find anything? Or worse yet, they discover they don't like who they are. How is one even supposed to know when one find one's self? It's a question that only leads to self doubt because it never receives an answer and only creates more questions.
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.
I'm not from Mexico, but I'm a latin person too, I'm from Brazil, and it's so sad that science (ciências exatas e ciências humanas) is very unappreciated in Latin America. E é ainda mais triste que esteja acontecendo todo esse movimento na sociedade sobre desacreditar completamente na ciência e na academia. In my country the educational system is failed and is losing investment by the government. I'm very concerned about the future of science in Brazil and in Latin America as a whole.
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 ;)
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 UA-cam channel that includes literature. One of your big supporter!
I am also studying Elt in Turkey (this just my nickname). It's quite a surprise to see another Turkish person who share my interests/ watch similar content
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.
Late to commenting but I felt compelled to write a quick thank you. I’m a freshman currently studying Computer Engineering. I constantly felt pressured by my family and peers to travel a STEM path and ended up in one of my state’s best engineering colleges. However, I’ve never felt more drained creatively and mentally by doing schoolwork. It came to me that my passion is (and always has been) stories. Whether it be in podcast, novels, video games, animation, etc. I can’t help but love learning from other’s experiences and journeys while also creating tales of my own. So, I’m taking the leap and switching to a double major in Communications/ English. I still had doubts but after watching your video I don’t feel as shaky about my decision. Not as quick as I meant, but regardless, thank you. 💜
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!
Thank you for this comment. I’m looking to major in mechanical engineering but I also have very strong passions in linguistics and philosophy. I definitely feel the pressure of picking between STEM and the humanities, glad to know there are others who feel the same.
@@sarawatson8756 I'm majoring in mechatronics engineering but my strength lies in languages but yes u r always free to pursuit both it's a fluid process
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.
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.
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
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.
As someone who switched from global affairs to creative writing, this made me smile. Love that you separated each section into story arcs...nice touch.
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!
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
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 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.
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 also went to an engineering intensive camp thinking about the sciences. i got interesting in philosophy and reading too, and then writing and painting. i did tons of theater and speaking in highschool and thought to be an actor or communications major. man this is WILD for me. we have the exact same “classic professor writers bag” thing made of leather too. i’m sure you care a lot about the type of pen you use just like me! such good points too. EXACTLY the kind of content i needed today. thank you.
UA-cam'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.
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.
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 also have a similar story. It's good to know that a lot of college students are realizing what they're truly passionate about and actually following through with the change. I find sometimes people forget that just because someone grew up loving a certain subject that they may be majoring in shouldn't make it an obligation to continue through that path. People can enjoy more than one subject, it's just difficult sometimes to find the one to pursue as a career. I originally was a biology major and realized it wasn't a path that was realistic for me and changed it to accounting thinking it's going to be easy because I also like math, but I quickly realized that it also wasn't the right path for me either. During my first year as an accounting major, I took up a professional writing minor and got a lot of experience in editing and journalism. I then found myself being invested in those classes way more than my accounting courses. I am now an English major with a focus in editing. Being introduced to professional writing through the minor was one of the best decisions I've ever made. I've gotten so many opportunities and have grown so much as a writer.
discovering yourself early would be the greatest gift. most of us had to go through something that we aren't really happy about and then discover ourselves when we are older. as for me, i went to nursing school thinking that it would give me fulfillment and joy but that fulfillment faded too early and I can no longer find the excitement studying. I just realized that what I'm really passionate about is art. But it is too late to back out from nursing school. I'm thinking of going to design school part time while doing nursing school full time soon. Wish me luck!! 🤞🏻💘
What an amazing and inspiring story. My bestie who has a degree in English and Philosophy has, since graduation, been teaching himself physics. As an autodidact, he's found a sense of history and discovery in physics. He definitely approaches it with an understanding the evolution of thought behind what we now know this realm of science.
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 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 had extremely similar experiences and trajectory. In high school I loved physics, I even got some national awards. Then, I studied physics for a year in university and very quickly I got burnt out. So I changed my major to philosophy, and I'm so glad I did. I must say I'm much happier now. It appeals to my interests way more, and I even brought some of my scientific background into my philosophical approach. I'll be starting my PhD in Philosophy soon!
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
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.
I'm really glad that you have found your inner passion, Waldun! I'm at my Physics master's right now and my passion for physics kinda began when I understood that I would like it because I loved philosophy - and math. (Un)fortunately I had this discussion with some friends about "when can a physicist really create and participate in a creative process" too many times and the answer can be summarized as: as a painter or musician, you have to learn the language and tools to do your art, and the same applies to physics and science :), you need to develop a solid background of rational thinking, it's not that different from other processes in our life... The problem is that a lot of people that teach science do not make this as a clear distinction - specially at the beginning - and that there will be place in the future to solve problems more "intuitively" as you have said. I'm saying all of this to conclude: I agree with you about the current state of a physics degree up to a certain point and I absolutely support your current decisions - like 150%. Really inspiring! Thanks for the video, I will make some time to read more about philosophy and literature in the future again. New sub :)
This hit me deeply... My life has been suprising opposite, although, the main message I feel still remains despite this difference. Within my life; I'm about the age you were when you made your own transition, been absorbed within the teachings of the arts and history. It's wonderous capacity of understanding past civilizations and culture has captivated me, leaving me in a state of curiosity. However, over the past year or so, I've felt that I'm starting to become inclined toward that of mathematics and science. I was conflicted with this realization at first, self deprecating and inquisitive thoughts started rolling in: "What if I can't handle it?" "What if abandon history all together?" "Would I be able to have time for both subjects?" I was worried about everything that came with it. My interest, screaming louder and louder has finally drilled through by constant bombardments of repetitive thought; I want to learn more about mathematics. I feel now is the time that I should act upon this desire and pursue it. You've taught me this lesson... that I should take this risk and pursue this newly formed passion, combining the two into one. This short introduction of your channel hit hard with me. Helping a teenager that is going through this tempestuous and turbulent adolescence of mine. I hope to see more of your videos!
the video very comforted me, becouse i'm a student of polish and arts, but i dont really feel good when im going to school. yeah i love arts, but .... its not certainly what i want to learn in academy. last year i feel in love with learning languages. and watching this vid, i feel like im not alone with all the stufs in my head. thank you
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!
This popped up in my recommendeds and I'm glad. It's so interesting to hear about people who thought they wanted to do something and then change their mind because I've known I've wanted to be an author since I was twelve. I'm now twenty-six and I'm an indie author and a freelance editor. Fiction has always been my escape and I want my books to be an escape for others.
Went from wanting to be a doctor, to engineer, to physicist, to a philosopher, to a film director, and finally hitting my target of being an Actor. Now I'm 25 and have already set up a living in LA and taking huge steps towards my career. Being an artist whilst coming from a science background made me realized that Art and Science are two sides of the same coin. Before scientists created things, artists imagined these futuristic objects and put them on the screen, book, shows, games, and etc. This inspires future generations to become scientists and create such objects. Art also allows us to peak into the past of what came before and how mankind evolved socially while opening doorways to multiple scenarios for our future. Without art, mankind would be partially blind. Blind of our own identity, morality, and sense of direction for our future. This is the kind of impact I will make in my Acting career. To be that Messenger that acts based upon the past doings of mankind. Or the potential futures of our society. It's the idea of exploring an exotic sci fi world, or a fantasy one, or a historical time in the past that fills me with so much passion. To be able to gain knowledge and wisdom from such worlds (even if it's fictional) and share it to our world. To allow myself to let go and embody a desired essence greater than our physical world. To give people permission to feel again. To allow kids to imagine and pursue and be curious. To inspire others to change themselves for the better. To plant that seed in children that will spark the renaissance in them. And last but not least, to be the Hero my child self would want me to be. This is why I Act. Movies like Joker, 1917, Arrival, Interstellar, Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Creed, The Martian, and hell even superhero movies such as Black Panther are important pieces of the renaissance of mankind. As Joaquin Phoenix said in his Oscars speech, it's about being "the voice for the voiceless".
It’s okay to choose your passions exclusively to the lifestyle you wish to live-however a discipline like physics and math and other pure disciplines take a tremendous amount of creativity once you get past all the rigorous coursework. That’s the point where the most satisfaction comes from.
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 (: )
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.
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.
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!
Never like sciences throughout highschool, but a newfound love of nature changed everything for me. I learned to love chemistry because it makes life possible. I learned to love physics because it makes life possible. Ecology major
It feels so comforting to see this video and the comments below. I still don´t know if I´m going to be able to finish my degree, but it makes me feel better about studying something different afterwards, something I actually love and just never get tired of, something that´s always on my mind, something I do whenever I can.
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!
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
This took me on a trip lol. I remember when I was in high school I wasn't sure what I was going to do, but I had continued French studies since middle school to the highest level through high school and we went on a trip to France, and that sold me. I wanted to study French and French literature so badly, and then my parents told me I was on my own for paying for uni right when I entered my senior year. I also got criticism on making that major choice for the typical "how are you going to make money" argument and the attitude that I would be paying to put myself in a hole or something. So everything became about return on investment. I enlisted in the military to have some hope of paying my way through school when I was done bc my parents earned too much money for me to get financial aid which was lame, but being enlisted I could claim myself as an independent and get financial aid from the military in the end as well. Started studying computer science, switched to being an English major, switched back to comp sci bc I guilted myself back into the major because I had already invested time/money. I applied to another uni to study french and french literature because some friends I made agreed they could see me as a professor when they learned about my passions for language learning and reading, but then I went back to comp sci. I like programming as someone who enjoys learning languages, analyzing diction in lit, understanding linguistics, but really don't enjoy the math classes and a lot of the professors I feel like don't really try to make it interesting. Kind of lame. I'm 24 now and still meandering my way through school going between different universities.
This has really helped me...I am currently pursuing an economics degree but I am dreading the lectures and I'm too scared to change my major since I only get one chance because even if I do change it I don't know if I should pursue languages and biology. I have so many interests and I thought I was so weird because all of my friends found their passions, yet I am here with so many passions I can barely focus on one. I thought this degree is going to get me a job and I won't need to burden my parents anymore but I am so unhappy. I found comfort in seeing you got through a similar experience, so thank you!
That's interesting that you didn't find physics an intuitive problem solving challenge, and more repetitive. I think it reflects on the education culture us students experience. I believe that is how physics should be experienced, as fun ways to problem solve, and more so reflecting on our problem solving systems. A part of me is sorry that was your experience. Regardless, your spirit for curiosity and understanding of physics will never dissipate
As a third year physics and mathematics student myself, I completely understand your reservations. However I do think that the kind of learning you weren't so fond is a necessary evil to get to the point in you're career where you have the intellectual freedom to really pursue you're desire for discovery. I think if you love that feeling enough (in the maths/physics sense) then you just accept you've gotta do a bit of dirty work first.
I was study engineering for awhile but than I thought that it wasn't for me so I decided to dropped out. Few years later I graduated from political science which I was once enjoyed but now I coincidencely become an art director and I surprisingly favor what I'm doing now. I don't know if it's the end of my journey but I know I'm getting there. In despite of the doubts, It's worth the change. trust me I wish you all the best ✌🎉
I studied humanities and history at university, and had to drop out for the same reasons--nearly to the letter--you describe. I found it a creatively stifling environment and I wasn't encouraged to use my keenness for problem solving. Instead, the learning was very mechanical and exam-focused, and in-depth, qualitative learning was obviously not promoted. Going to university, ironically, almost took the passion of learning out of me. Now, I'm a hobbyist writer and since dropping out, I learn what I want, when I want it. I find reading so much more stimulating when you're not chugging it all down for a cut-throat deadline. I also always had an inclination for science, and now I've settled for a degree in horticulture. I'm hoping this will be a happy medium between academics and more practical and goal/career-oriented learning--something I found myself missing during my previous degree--while also dipping my toes into a scientific field. Funny how things work out! Just a few years ago I would never have fancied myself a gardener, nor did I take writing seriously. But the misery of university pushed me into a new direction.
I feel like this video came to me at the right point in life. I've been struggling with finding purpose in my life because nothing really made me happy in a long run. Nothing except making art. I've degrees in subjects that were supposed to get me good jobs but I ended up hating those jobs. So lately I've been thinking about doing a degree in painting just for myself, just to enjoy the process of making art and see where it takes me.
Feel like I’m in the middle of the same crisis right now.. It’s amazing how the UA-cam algorithm can understand you more than yourself.... I’ll be buying your book though and I love your journey to self discovery!
I was an engineering student in high school because I knew I always liked science and solving problems. But my classes were very much a "boys club" and it was mentally draining going through that stereotype threat/impostor syndrome each day, feeling like I wasn't fit to be there even though my grades were good. I found my passion in psychology and stuck with it all through college! I get that perfect balance of Doing Science™ while weaving in my love for writing, reading, and talking to people. Just putting this out there for any high schoolers or college freshmen who might be on the same boat as me.
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!
It is insane to me how you're just 19 years young yet you already know and pursue your passion. I also agree that we are a product of different factors. Personally, my career was chosen by my parents. I let them choose because I didn't know what I want nor did I have the talent and passion for anything. At first, I thought of dropping out if I didn't like it but I gradually became fond of it.
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.🖤
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.
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
that should be a meme.
lmfao
I actually used to do that help-
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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 ...💛
My struggle exactly. I have such a passion for story telling, books, movies, shows, video games. Both parents tell me that writing should stay a hobby, they laugh when I mention trying for a job in the film industry, they want me to go to college and pick something practical like a medical career or law. I highly doubt they would fund a creative writing degree. I feel extremely suffocated by their expectations. I have no idea how to pursue my dreams on my own or if I'm even good enough. All I know is I'm determined to do what I love for the rest of my life, no matter what it takes.
I’m stuck on what I wanna pursue. I wanna be myself completely but I’m always changing. I love poetry and physics but my family wants me to go to medical. I feel like medical is a realistic choice and I love helping people but idk what to do. Like if I choose the option in which I’m completely myself and ended not liking it I’ve disappointed both myself and my family. Idk what to do
@@reda2502 you can help people whatever profession you're in. careers in medicine and law provide a standard route for helping people but there are so many ways you could influence people's lives and decisions and bring positive change.
Niha yeah you’re right I’ve thought about that perspective. it’s just my parents did so much for me to have a great education and my mom wants me to be a doctor and I feel like I can sacrifice that part of me for her. But I don’t wanna live a dull life. I’m convincing myself that I can make medicine fun and all but I’ll never know until I major in it and I’d be too late i
@@candidlyopinionated19 Do what you like, it is your life.
I am a life science student, interested in History ended up loving philosophy.
I manage to accommodate the two, I pursued psychology.
u definitly need to read kuhn !!! a great epistemology book u might like it
I want to take a psychology course and philosophy but ended up taking literature. I hate my life. There's no public school that offers philosophy course in Philippines.
2 years ago I finished my nursing degree. Since this September I study a Philosophy degree while I work in a hospital. I feel you :)
@@neliagonzalezhuarte7946 which country you r from? Bcs if you're from Philippines 🇵🇭 where are you studying philosophy?
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 💖
mashallah tbark allah alhamdulillah inshallah better astaghfirullah
@@davinky1229 maybe because you weren't taught about its beauty? because i think that most teaching styles in school only covers HOW but not WHY. i suggest you try to read "Alex's Adventures in Numberland". it's a book about maths but it's enjoyable, it's written for the purpose of people understanding thw beauty of maths. there are no complex equations in the book, it's really really good. you get to see the applications of maths in everyday life. but if you dont want to read, maybe there's an audiobook out there....
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!
Grt,keep going and follow your passion,thanks for inspiring
Em que cidade você dá aula?
@@Fernandosouzaaaa ainda tô cursando a licenciatura
Nice one. Some incompetent clerk misfiled a philosophy book at the pubic library. I was 13. That clerk's mistake changed my life.
Life-changing incompetence of the incompetent clerk
Adeel Ali at the pubic library
damn, didnt know they had libraries down there
@@niha959 where up u live,eh?
I got chills from your comment
The fact u r just 19 yo is impressive
OMG really he is 19?
@@leadbellymidnightangel exactly my reaction be like
the way this gave me an actual existential crisis,,,feeling inadequate af
@@zj7163 same.
@@zj7163 same xd
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'm also 21 and I want to major in EL! 🙂😊 I wish amazing things for you!
I'm in the last year of my Hospitality degree (undergrad) and I plan on pursuing Lit after a year. I'll be 21.
All the very best! I'm very excited for you.
You got a lot of time to pursue what you want!
As someone who started with business administration, hated it and started over with German and philosophy at almost 30 I say: Do it! Do it now! You are so young and it would be a waste to stick with something you don't like to do.
@@janivels2693 I was thinking the same thing, better late than never right.
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.
Well, we all have different point of view, so I respect yours.
Godspeed, i wish you do great at literature ✌🏻
I'm having similar story right now just one diff that I'm 20 was about to take engineering last year but suddenly when i thought of doing it for long run on the thing i don't like much.. this was going to pay me much more than a literature degree will ever do here in India but everything has its cost and i thought to pick the side which will give me more joy and keep me enthusiastic while learning and that's how I'm gonna take in admission in literature this year..
Very much excited for this
@@nameisrango Thanks! And good luck with literature yourself! Hope you do great :)
Good luck buddy!
its weird because my situation is almost identical to yours ! Exept that I am maybe 20 . I am a second year engneering student I failed my second year . my first engneering year was the worst year of my life had to get up at 6 am 6 days a week to study something that doesnt intrest me . The only classes I enjoyed were the few english classes we had same as u describe it . during lockdown this year I started reading books for fun and I love it so far ! its such a transforming experience to be immersed in the book tbh . I only read four books so far but in my gut it feels like the right thing for me . I just hope it allows me to move abroad as I study in a third world country ( algeria ) .
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 :)
Wow
I'm also in my 3rd year of textile engineering and hate it here,with every fucking cell of my body.But I don't have the guts and rest of the necessary shits to switch. So,I'm rotting here till it ends
@@taranjabeen5573 do not worry, just find ways to love literature while you're at your job.
Perhaps, you can start writing and tell people how you feel being stuck into two worlds.
See, everything contributes. And maybe your hate for Textile engineering might be contributing to your love for literature.
So don't worry, keep moving. :)
Same, I'm a sophomore rn, even tho I'm 23 lol
I think developing love for literature while studying engineering is equivalent of having an affair with somebody who understands more you more than your spouse and the thril that is attributed with it just makes me more lively .
I find myself jamming between this two alternate branches of study as a really funny yet poignant thing
Think about how frivolously one could look at miseries and tragedy of life almost epitomizing the character of joker within you.
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🥺
"a man has the right to be as big as the voice inside says he can be" - Ken Kesey
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.
same going to switch from an electronics uni to english literature everyone keeps telling its a mistake but it just feels right for me ... I am 20 so studied engneering for two years made me misrable tbh
@@offenseliontv8803 I m litteraly going the same thing as you ; I studied engineering for two years but my mental health really was damaged so i decided to drop out and puirsue english litterature but my family is currently against my decision and i really dont know what i should do
Similarly, I also had electives in all sciences subjects in my High school with mainly my loves for biology. Of course my mother language, English and mathematics for every students in High school. I did pretty well but feel like not a cup of tea of mine. I rather love arts and literatures, languages than complexity of mathematical problems. I do appreciate and envy of students who nail maths without dizziness. I'm also nearly 19 and willing to attend English literature and linguistics/language major.
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.
Oh yeah, upper level mathematics is very different than the introductory calculus and differential equations courses you have to take. My favorite part of maths was by far the proofs and all the scratch work that goes into it. Definitely a creative process.
As a math major hoping to get where you are some day, you nailed it.
I feel the same too. There are always assignments to finish and exams to prepare for. And we just end up memorising important formula and solving standard problems rather than understanding the content to a level you feel satisfied . Most students don't even know what they know and what they don't which is necessary to be able to fit things together and see the bigger picture of what you are learning. And we end up "half -learning" which is worse than no learning. Sometimes I doubt if I am slow or the system is too fast. There is a lot more to write. But I think this expresses what state of unfortunate perpetuality I feel I am in.
Yh thats well put. Math is the beast which is difficult to tame but once done its powerful, mysterious and original. G. H. Hardy’s “A mathematician’s apology” is a really good read where he compares a mathematician to a painter or a poet.
That was spot on my man. I'm a physics student and most people see this as something boring and mechanical. It also has to do with how it's taught in high school. Once you go to uni you actually start to use all the things you've learned. You've to be very creative to solve a given problem at hand.
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
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!
Hey, Robin. I never leave comments on UA-cam, 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!
Thank u
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!
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 can't believe how much the UA-cam 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! ^^
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 🌟
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 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 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!
when he called himself a "cafe emo" 😆 i love that
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.
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 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'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.
Of course there is a self. Even if you look at babies, they have different personalities, from birth! Even siblings, even twins are *different* .
@@Yesica1993 I think we are approaching this in different ways Yesica. Of course humans have different personalities that grant us uniqueness and individuality. I agree with you. I'm referring to the societal sentiment of "going out there and finding yourself." I mean, that is what most college students are told they should do. Go out into the world and discover who they are. What if one goes out into the world and can't find anything? Or worse yet, they discover they don't like who they are. How is one even supposed to know when one find one's self? It's a question that only leads to self doubt because it never receives an answer and only creates more questions.
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.
OMG, me too. ¿Dónde estudias? Yo estoy en la poderosísima UNAM 😎
@@guymontag6172 wahh también soy de México, solo que del Edomex ajajaa y estudio en la universidad de acá.
I'm not from Mexico, but I'm a latin person too, I'm from Brazil, and it's so sad that science (ciências exatas e ciências humanas) is very unappreciated in Latin America.
E é ainda mais triste que esteja acontecendo todo esse movimento na sociedade sobre desacreditar completamente na ciência e na academia.
In my country the educational system is failed and is losing investment by the government. I'm very concerned about the future of science in Brazil and in Latin America as a whole.
deja de decir estupideces latinoamerica es toodo un continente no es igual en todos lados
@@argentina.travel oh não, eu jurava que todos os países eram iguais, estou impressionada
The level of your intelligence massages my brain! I'm here for it!
Your voice is amazing! I could totally see you narrating documentaries and movies and audiobooks!! Love it. Xx
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 ;)
That’s the real beauty in knowledge, there is so many things that you can discover and have a passion on it.
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 UA-cam channel that includes literature. One of your big supporter!
Hi Gamze
I am also studying Elt in Turkey (this just my nickname). It's quite a surprise to see another Turkish person who share my interests/ watch similar content
@@reginaldlovegood6500 wow, really? Yeah I think in the same way. Wow, I'm really surprised right now.
@@reginaldlovegood6500 what is your instagram username?
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.
Late to commenting but I felt compelled to write a quick thank you. I’m a freshman currently studying Computer Engineering. I constantly felt pressured by my family and peers to travel a STEM path and ended up in one of my state’s best engineering colleges.
However, I’ve never felt more drained creatively and mentally by doing schoolwork. It came to me that my passion is (and always has been) stories. Whether it be in podcast, novels, video games, animation, etc. I can’t help but love learning from other’s experiences and journeys while also creating tales of my own.
So, I’m taking the leap and switching to a double major in Communications/ English. I still had doubts but after watching your video I don’t feel as shaky about my decision.
Not as quick as I meant, but regardless, thank you. 💜
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!
Thank you for this comment. I’m looking to major in mechanical engineering but I also have very strong passions in linguistics and philosophy. I definitely feel the pressure of picking between STEM and the humanities, glad to know there are others who feel the same.
@@sarawatson8756 I'm majoring in mechatronics engineering but my strength lies in languages but yes u r always free to pursuit both it's a fluid process
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.
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.
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
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.
As someone who switched from global affairs to creative writing, this made me smile. Love that you separated each section into story arcs...nice touch.
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!
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
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
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 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.
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 also went to an engineering intensive camp thinking about the sciences. i got interesting in philosophy and reading too, and then writing and painting. i did tons of theater and speaking in highschool and thought to be an actor or communications major. man this is WILD for me. we have the exact same “classic professor writers bag” thing made of leather too. i’m sure you care a lot about the type of pen you use just like me! such good points too. EXACTLY the kind of content i needed today. thank you.
UA-cam'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.
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.
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 also have a similar story. It's good to know that a lot of college students are realizing what they're truly passionate about and actually following through with the change. I find sometimes people forget that just because someone grew up loving a certain subject that they may be majoring in shouldn't make it an obligation to continue through that path. People can enjoy more than one subject, it's just difficult sometimes to find the one to pursue as a career.
I originally was a biology major and realized it wasn't a path that was realistic for me and changed it to accounting thinking it's going to be easy because I also like math, but I quickly realized that it also wasn't the right path for me either.
During my first year as an accounting major, I took up a professional writing minor and got a lot of experience in editing and journalism. I then found myself being invested in those classes way more than my accounting courses. I am now an English major with a focus in editing. Being introduced to professional writing through the minor was one of the best decisions I've ever made. I've gotten so many opportunities and have grown so much as a writer.
Your channel is just like drugs i can't leave it since i discovered it all of your videos are interesting and refreshing.
discovering yourself early would be the greatest gift. most of us had to go through something that we aren't really happy about and then discover ourselves when we are older. as for me, i went to nursing school thinking that it would give me fulfillment and joy but that fulfillment faded too early and I can no longer find the excitement studying. I just realized that what I'm really passionate about is art. But it is too late to back out from nursing school. I'm thinking of going to design school part time while doing nursing school full time soon. Wish me luck!! 🤞🏻💘
What an amazing and inspiring story. My bestie who has a degree in English and Philosophy has, since graduation, been teaching himself physics. As an autodidact, he's found a sense of history and discovery in physics. He definitely approaches it with an understanding the evolution of thought behind what we now know this realm of science.
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 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!
Watching this on a break from my job. You, sir, have a completely underrated channel. ❤️
I had extremely similar experiences and trajectory. In high school I loved physics, I even got some national awards. Then, I studied physics for a year in university and very quickly I got burnt out. So I changed my major to philosophy, and I'm so glad I did. I must say I'm much happier now. It appeals to my interests way more, and I even brought some of my scientific background into my philosophical approach. I'll be starting my PhD in Philosophy soon!
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
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.
I'm really glad that you have found your inner passion, Waldun! I'm at my Physics master's right now and my passion for physics kinda began when I understood that I would like it because I loved philosophy - and math. (Un)fortunately I had this discussion with some friends about "when can a physicist really create and participate in a creative process" too many times and the answer can be summarized as: as a painter or musician, you have to learn the language and tools to do your art, and the same applies to physics and science :), you need to develop a solid background of rational thinking, it's not that different from other processes in our life... The problem is that a lot of people that teach science do not make this as a clear distinction - specially at the beginning - and that there will be place in the future to solve problems more "intuitively" as you have said. I'm saying all of this to conclude: I agree with you about the current state of a physics degree up to a certain point and I absolutely support your current decisions - like 150%. Really inspiring! Thanks for the video, I will make some time to read more about philosophy and literature in the future again. New sub :)
This hit me deeply...
My life has been suprising opposite, although, the main message I feel still remains despite this difference.
Within my life; I'm about the age you were when you made your own transition, been absorbed within the teachings of the arts and history. It's wonderous capacity of understanding past civilizations and culture has captivated me, leaving me in a state of curiosity. However, over the past year or so, I've felt that I'm starting to become inclined toward that of mathematics and science. I was conflicted with this realization at first, self deprecating and inquisitive thoughts started rolling in: "What if I can't handle it?" "What if abandon history all together?" "Would I be able to have time for both subjects?" I was worried about everything that came with it. My interest, screaming louder and louder has finally drilled through by constant bombardments of repetitive thought; I want to learn more about mathematics. I feel now is the time that I should act upon this desire and pursue it.
You've taught me this lesson... that I should take this risk and pursue this newly formed passion, combining the two into one. This short introduction of your channel hit hard with me. Helping a teenager that is going through this tempestuous and turbulent adolescence of mine.
I hope to see more of your videos!
the video very comforted me, becouse i'm a student of polish and arts, but i dont really feel good when im going to school. yeah i love arts, but .... its not certainly what i want to learn in academy.
last year i feel in love with learning languages.
and watching this vid, i feel like im not alone with all the stufs in my head. thank you
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!
This popped up in my recommendeds and I'm glad. It's so interesting to hear about people who thought they wanted to do something and then change their mind because I've known I've wanted to be an author since I was twelve. I'm now twenty-six and I'm an indie author and a freelance editor. Fiction has always been my escape and I want my books to be an escape for others.
Went from wanting to be a doctor, to engineer, to physicist, to a philosopher, to a film director, and finally hitting my target of being an Actor. Now I'm 25 and have already set up a living in LA and taking huge steps towards my career.
Being an artist whilst coming from a science background made me realized that Art and Science are two sides of the same coin. Before scientists created things, artists imagined these futuristic objects and put them on the screen, book, shows, games, and etc. This inspires future generations to become scientists and create such objects. Art also allows us to peak into the past of what came before and how mankind evolved socially while opening doorways to multiple scenarios for our future. Without art, mankind would be partially blind. Blind of our own identity, morality, and sense of direction for our future. This is the kind of impact I will make in my Acting career. To be that Messenger that acts based upon the past doings of mankind. Or the potential futures of our society.
It's the idea of exploring an exotic sci fi world, or a fantasy one, or a historical time in the past that fills me with so much passion. To be able to gain knowledge and wisdom from such worlds (even if it's fictional) and share it to our world. To allow myself to let go and embody a desired essence greater than our physical world. To give people permission to feel again. To allow kids to imagine and pursue and be curious. To inspire others to change themselves for the better. To plant that seed in children that will spark the renaissance in them. And last but not least, to be the Hero my child self would want me to be. This is why I Act.
Movies like Joker, 1917, Arrival, Interstellar, Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Creed, The Martian, and hell even superhero movies such as Black Panther are important pieces of the renaissance of mankind.
As Joaquin Phoenix said in his Oscars speech, it's about being "the voice for the voiceless".
It’s okay to choose your passions exclusively to the lifestyle you wish to live-however a discipline like physics and math and other pure disciplines take a tremendous amount of creativity once you get past all the rigorous coursework. That’s the point where the most satisfaction comes from.
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 (: )
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.
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.
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!
He’s so inspiring like I can’t describe it but damn it’s something unworldly
Never like sciences throughout highschool, but a newfound love of nature changed everything for me. I learned to love chemistry because it makes life possible. I learned to love physics because it makes life possible. Ecology major
It feels so comforting to see this video and the comments below.
I still don´t know if I´m going to be able to finish my degree, but it makes me feel better about studying something different afterwards, something I actually love and just never get tired of, something that´s always on my mind, something I do whenever I can.
Your speech is absolutely mesmerising. It is clear, it is logical, it is beautiful
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!
We lived the same life in completely different places. Unbelievable.
Robin, I reckon you'd also make a fantastic lecturer or professor. you have great way of communicating your ideas in a succinct way.
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 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
This took me on a trip lol. I remember when I was in high school I wasn't sure what I was going to do, but I had continued French studies since middle school to the highest level through high school and we went on a trip to France, and that sold me. I wanted to study French and French literature so badly, and then my parents told me I was on my own for paying for uni right when I entered my senior year. I also got criticism on making that major choice for the typical "how are you going to make money" argument and the attitude that I would be paying to put myself in a hole or something. So everything became about return on investment. I enlisted in the military to have some hope of paying my way through school when I was done bc my parents earned too much money for me to get financial aid which was lame, but being enlisted I could claim myself as an independent and get financial aid from the military in the end as well. Started studying computer science, switched to being an English major, switched back to comp sci bc I guilted myself back into the major because I had already invested time/money. I applied to another uni to study french and french literature because some friends I made agreed they could see me as a professor when they learned about my passions for language learning and reading, but then I went back to comp sci. I like programming as someone who enjoys learning languages, analyzing diction in lit, understanding linguistics, but really don't enjoy the math classes and a lot of the professors I feel like don't really try to make it interesting. Kind of lame. I'm 24 now and still meandering my way through school going between different universities.
This has really helped me...I am currently pursuing an economics degree but I am dreading the lectures and I'm too scared to change my major since I only get one chance because even if I do change it I don't know if I should pursue languages and biology. I have so many interests and I thought I was so weird because all of my friends found their passions, yet I am here with so many passions I can barely focus on one. I thought this degree is going to get me a job and I won't need to burden my parents anymore but I am so unhappy. I found comfort in seeing you got through a similar experience, so thank you!
That's interesting that you didn't find physics an intuitive problem solving challenge, and more repetitive. I think it reflects on the education culture us students experience. I believe that is how physics should be experienced, as fun ways to problem solve, and more so reflecting on our problem solving systems. A part of me is sorry that was your experience. Regardless, your spirit for curiosity and understanding of physics will never dissipate
As a third year physics and mathematics student myself, I completely understand your reservations. However I do think that the kind of learning you weren't so fond is a necessary evil to get to the point in you're career where you have the intellectual freedom to really pursue you're desire for discovery. I think if you love that feeling enough (in the maths/physics sense) then you just accept you've gotta do a bit of dirty work first.
I was study engineering for awhile but than I thought that it wasn't for me so I decided to dropped out. Few years later I graduated from political science which I was once enjoyed but now I coincidencely become an art director and I surprisingly favor what I'm doing now.
I don't know if it's the end of my journey but I know I'm getting there. In despite of the doubts, It's worth the change. trust me
I wish you all the best ✌🎉
I studied humanities and history at university, and had to drop out for the same reasons--nearly to the letter--you describe. I found it a creatively stifling environment and I wasn't encouraged to use my keenness for problem solving. Instead, the learning was very mechanical and exam-focused, and in-depth, qualitative learning was obviously not promoted. Going to university, ironically, almost took the passion of learning out of me.
Now, I'm a hobbyist writer and since dropping out, I learn what I want, when I want it. I find reading so much more stimulating when you're not chugging it all down for a cut-throat deadline. I also always had an inclination for science, and now I've settled for a degree in horticulture. I'm hoping this will be a happy medium between academics and more practical and goal/career-oriented learning--something I found myself missing during my previous degree--while also dipping my toes into a scientific field.
Funny how things work out! Just a few years ago I would never have fancied myself a gardener, nor did I take writing seriously. But the misery of university pushed me into a new direction.
I feel like this video came to me at the right point in life. I've been struggling with finding purpose in my life because nothing really made me happy in a long run. Nothing except making art. I've degrees in subjects that were supposed to get me good jobs but I ended up hating those jobs. So lately I've been thinking about doing a degree in painting just for myself, just to enjoy the process of making art and see where it takes me.
Feel like I’m in the middle of the same crisis right now.. It’s amazing how the UA-cam algorithm can understand you more than yourself....
I’ll be buying your book though and I love your journey to self discovery!
Fantastic- Just ordered the book- Best of luck with everything.
I was an engineering student in high school because I knew I always liked science and solving problems. But my classes were very much a "boys club" and it was mentally draining going through that stereotype threat/impostor syndrome each day, feeling like I wasn't fit to be there even though my grades were good. I found my passion in psychology and stuck with it all through college! I get that perfect balance of Doing Science™ while weaving in my love for writing, reading, and talking to people. Just putting this out there for any high schoolers or college freshmen who might be on the same boat as me.
Thanks for emancipating yourself and showing us how to do that. Bravo!
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!
It is insane to me how you're just 19 years young yet you already know and pursue your passion. I also agree that we are a product of different factors. Personally, my career was chosen by my parents. I let them choose because I didn't know what I want nor did I have the talent and passion for anything. At first, I thought of dropping out if I didn't like it but I gradually became fond of it.
How does this video not have hundreds of thousands of views? lol just realized it was posted 4 mins ago, sorry.
it was posted 4 minutes ago
@@clarkelieson yeahhh
He's still not going to get all the likes and views he deserves :( super underrated
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.🖤
One of my favorite UA-camr,
Cus you talk LOGIC
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.