Watch This If You Don't Know What To Study In University - YouTube

Choosing the right degree program can be a life-changing thing. The only issue is there are so many options to choose from and after graduating from high school I was pretty confused. I'm gonna show you my five-step framework that I implemented myself to find a degree program that I was deeply satisfied with. I'm pretty certain that at the end of this video you will look at university degrees differently. So picking a degree program at the university is connected with a lot of doubts. So in my case I first started studying physics immediately after graduating high school but after only one and a half months I realized that this might not be the right thing. I was deeply unhappy and I didn't want to go to lectures after a while. You know one out of ten motivation. Don't get me wrong physics is amazing but it simply didn't turn out to be the thing I want to dedicate my time to for the next couple of years. So long story short I decided to drop out and take a gap year to explore different areas of life and now I had about eight months to figure out what degree program was right for me. So the first thing I asked myself was is that thing gonna be future proof? You know especially with the rapid developments in AI we need to be careful with what we pick. Artificial intelligence is already replacing less skilled people and also entire jobs and you're right the entire thing is really hyped up at the moment but regardless of that I think it's here to stay. So I simply don't want to pick something which by the And please ask yourself this question in the lectures am I gonna learn outdated information and theories that have little connection to real life or am I gonna work on actual projects and learn stuff that I can later use in my profession? In my eyes it's such a waste of time to spend three years of your life listening to unnecessary irrelevant information and then going out into the real world and realizing ---- I can't do anything. Instead it's better to also think about okay how does it make sense from a knowledge and financial perspective especially if you pay 50 grand in student loans. But here you also don't want to pick something simply because it's hot and hyped up at the moment. Don't follow trends too much. Don't pick AI engineering if you're not interested in that kind of technology. There are opportunities in so many different fields and a big part of going to university is the feeling of excitement that comes with a particular degree. The optimal scenario is that you really want to go there and learn something new. Will I enjoy studying it? So quick question to you. Would you do work that you're not really interested in to eventually earn good money? Instinctively you would say yes. But imagine doing that draining work for 10 or 20 years. In reality wouldn't it be better to do something you like and get paid really well? So when I was scouring the internet for university degrees I look at every single one and ask myself does my energy go there? Does that particular thing I want to do feel like work to me? I had to connect the dots between my interests, passions and long-term goals and try to find a university degree that actually complements them. It's incredibly hard and draining to become good at something when you kind of dislike it. But on the contrary if you really like something, if you really see some kind of purpose in the thing, you will have an advantage over other people who are just there because you know it looks good on their resume or they just chase the money. The ideal scenario is enjoying what you do and getting paid very well for that. You usually get paid when you're highly skilled at something. While it's important to keep passion and all that stuff in mind, I also consider the demand for professionals in that particular field. So at the end of the day financial stability is important. So it's a good idea to look into industry trends, job market projections and salary prospects. It's all about finding a balance between interest and market demand to increase the chance of long-term success. And after graduating high school I suddenly felt a new weight on my shoulders. After celebrating the end of my school career I quickly realized that you know something new, something big was coming. And let's be honest there's tremendous societal pressure after graduation, especially coming from our peers and parents. I believe as a parent it's a really ugly thing to do to you know project one's own dreams and aspirations onto their child and they might want you to become a doctor or an engineer. I heard a lot of stories where someone studied for six years and now sits in an industry that doesn't give them you know any sense of fulfillment. I believe there are a lot of six-figure earners out there with miserable lives and we don't want that. Times have changed and the career advice many parents give to their kids is simply outdated. The job market is rapidly changing and new professions are created and others are wiped out. So to get this point right it's helpful to ask the question what is my definition of success? Not what other people's definition is but your own. I know I'm throwing out a lot of questions in this video but I believe that's what we ultimately need to do to find the answers. We set up an entire disco community to discuss things like these, the link is down in the description. So the time at university is not just full of fun moments, there are gonna be months that suck. So how much are you willing to suffer? This is an important question to ask, probably the most important question. Are you just fascinated by the end result, for example becoming a top lawyer or are you actually willing to embrace the hard work and the boring side of the journey as well? So in my case I loved physics, all these you know deeply fascinating high-level theories. But I realized I didn't want to go through all the pain and suffering sitting in all the boring algebra lectures in the first semesters and learning the basic knowledge which quite frankly isn't that interesting. I saw the long path I had to take to become a top-level physicist and I wasn't willing to continue on that journey. Even in a university degree that you deeply love, there are gonna be moments that suck. But if you see meaning in it, it's easier to push through. And a crucial step is also picking the right university. And the university with its campus and resources is the vehicle and can make or break the career. Good universities have good students, good students and good peers lead to a higher success rate. I would say overall reputation matters, equally the location and lifestyle around the institution. You know I can only encourage you to look into many things, take part in events and reach out to professionals or people who have pursued the same or similar degrees. Because the more information the better your ability to make a good decision. And nowadays a lot of people on the internet claim that going to university is a waste of time and it's useless. In my opinion it really depends on what you want to do. Professions like architects, lawyers and doctors need some kind of degree. Unfortunately these are things that can't really be fully learned on the internet. You can't learn to be an architect on the internet. And it's okay to pursue these careers. Not everyone wants to do dropshipping and social media stuff. So I can only encourage you to use your time in and outside of university wisely. After considering all these factors I personally made the decision to switch from physics to computer science and design. And it literally 10x my life quality. I will talk about my degree program in detail in another video because I think it will be pretty interesting for you to hear. We all don't know what the future looks like and regardless of the degree it's crucial to stay open-minded and be flexible. Because I believe the world is changing at an extremely fast pace. And at the end of the day the thing you want to pursue needs to feel right to you. So I hope this could help you out a little bit. So let me know in the comments what career you want to pursue. Love you and stay focused.