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Need help deciding on what to focus on in school?

I am currently a psychology major but I'm having second thoughts about it. I'm not known as being an outgoing and open person & my family wonders why/ how in the world am I going to talk to people to be successful in my major. I've definitely realized that I am kind of antisocial but I also realized I want to change that. So I'm thinking hopefully if I stick with this major it will help me become the person I want to but then again change is hard for me & it's really hard not letting what my own family said bring me down. I'm not sure what else I'd study. I want something that'll get me a job I love, where I can mostly work on my own. I'm not a business person at all, so not that. I'm considering Community Health or Landscape Architecture just because job outlook looks better than with psych and seems doable. I know most psych majors don't actually work in their field after college, mostly marketing stuff and that doesn't sound like me. What does anyone else think?

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1. focus on your lowest grades & the things ur not good at so u can be better at it & equal out ur grades
2. First, do your best to keep your grades up Secondly...try getting into some acting (or just some kind of involvement) in your university's theatre or film club's productions. The experience might actually be good for you in getting you to be more extroverted and more self-confident in communicating with others. This kind of activity is great for socializing and discussing things, and with you psych major...what you might be able to bring to 'character development' may be greatly appreciated. What have you got to lose?
3. Doubts are normal for most people, and going back to school a second time is not impossible, so don't panic. Think of something that you would enjoy doing for free everyday. Be realistic about what will make you happy. Try to remove yourself from the expectations of your family or friends. Don't concern yourself with salary, every piece of advice I have ever been given usually includes a story about the pain caused by the relentless pursuit of a higher salary, and always at the cost of happiness and sanity. I have a couple of stories myself. You mention Community Health and Landscape Health. These are pretty different fields. Have you worked or had much experience with them? You should seek internships, summer jobs, or work studies to help guide your decision making. Sometimes our surface perceptions of what a profession is really like day to day are totally off base. I have had several positions that I thought were a perfect match and would be enjoyable, but was disappointed and looking for something different after six months. Take time to make your decision. Definitively deciding what to do with the next 40 years of adulthood is difficult to accomplish in the first 5 years of adulthood. Those who make quick or misinformed life choices often find they spent four years and a small fortune learning to be something they don't like, an that is part of the reason that many graduates, of all types, don't work in their chosen field. Just stay dedicated to the path you are on (study, get good grades, etc.) and research your options for possible employment (Not the surface, but the day to day part). You will eventually become more confident in your current path, or you will know it is time to change. Any lifelong commitiment is not one that you can make overnight. It took me ten years to figure out where I wanted to be. It was a rough time in my life, but I am more focused and motivated than I ever have been before. It's great.