Torn between two courses

Choosing a course for college is one of the most difficult decisions a graduating high school student has to make. It is crucial I believe, because it is where a person’s future holds. We make our own future, so we have to choose what we think is best for us.

It was January 21, 2007, a Monday when I found out that I fortunately passed the University of the Philippines College Admission Test (thank God!). I was very glad because it has always been a dream for me to be in a university that is known for a high quality of education. But despite the gladness and happiness that I felt, something was disturbing me.

Yes, I passed the admission test but unfortunately did not qualify for the course that I applied for which is Mass Communication, my first choice. I qualified for Business Management instead which happened to be my second choice. Because of that, I started to think and imagine what benefits Business Management could give me. I found myself asking my dad what it was all about. I began inquiring what job opportunities would it give me after I graduate. Honestly, I was not that serious when I chose it as my second choice. So I tried as best as I could to love Business Management. Making myself think that is a better course than Mass Comm. and that it is God’s will. But no matter what I do, I cannot stop myself from doubting to take the course or not.

So for the past week, I have been asking advices from my parents, friends, classmates, schoolmates and other people regarding my burden. Some told me that it was not a problem at all because I could always shift. The problem is I want to finish my studies in just four years. I do not want to waste any more time. Several advised me to write a letter of intent to the college secretary and ask if I could take up Mass Comm. if there are still available slots. I was glad because I thought I had no chance anymore to take up what I like. I could not also take up the same course in another school because my parents cannot afford to pay very high tuition fees.

I was already pretty sure that I will be writing a letter of intent. But something made me confuse again. Our Guidance Counselor met us regarding the UPCAT results. She mentioned that it is better to take up the course where you qualified. It really made me feel bad because I knew that taking up Mass Comm. has been a dream for me. I love memorizing scripts and delivering it in front of many people, I love declaiming and reciting poems, I love voice acting and involving in choral interpretations as well. I know Mass Comm. is more than that. I know that it also involves my writing skills as well. Even if I am not quite good at that, I am very much willing to learn more about it and develop it as well. I am also very willing to learn more things about it.

I thought Mass Communication was for me. But with these things happening, I really doubt. I am still very confused right now. I do not know what course to choose. I am really torn between two courses. Help!