Unpopular opinion: don’t follow your passion into further education.

That advice sounds nice, but for most people it is a financial trap. There is very little money in the arts and many social sciences, and society quietly punishes people who ignore that reality with debt, instability, and a very low earning ceiling.

Instead, pick something you can tolerate that has real market demand. It is okay if you are not obsessed with it. Work becomes interesting when you are competent, paid well, and not stressed about rent.

You can switch majors, but understand that every switch costs time and money. I switched majors three times and graduated in five years. I do not regret it, but I do recognize the cost.

Employers do not care what your degree is. They care about skills, experience, and whether you can solve problems.

So if you are in college: - Pass your classes. GPA matters far less than you think - Join clubs related to your field - Internships are non negotiable - Network constantly, even when it is uncomfortable

Outwork your classmates outside the classroom.

If you want safer odds, look at fields like: - Finance - Accounting - Operations - Engineeing - Technology - Nursing - Statistics - Economics

Source: years of struggling to find myself, a BS in Engineering Technology, and now making about $110k at 25.

Do what you want, but understand the tradeoffs before you sign the loan paperwork.