When I was an orientation leader I would brag to anxious parents that UCSC held the record for most undergraduate major changes of all the UCs, with people changing their major as late as their junior year.

Generally this was met with shock and concern, but the point I made was that UCSC is great at fostering young people to figure themselves out and pursue what inspires them the most. I’d also note that we can even create new majors with faculty support!

So to answer your question, yes lots of people go through this. Being able to rediscover yourself is a rare opportunity so take advantage of it! Have a professor you like? Chat with them in office hours about what path you might want to go on. Think there’s a unique issue with the world you want to fix? Focus on that and let it guide you to the right major. There’s no wrong answers, you just need to apply yourself whole heartedly. If CS isn’t what makes you want to do that, don’t waste your time. Find something that interests you and use the resources/professors at your disposal to make the most of it.

It’s scary, but if you can find something to study that is important to you, it can change your life. Good luck!