| Myth: | STEM majors are the most rewarding. Parents believe that STEM majors (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) are the surest way to happy lives and jobs that pay more money. | |
| Fact: | Not all students would be happy or capable of pursuing STEM majors. Also, other majors outside STEM, like commerce and social sciences, are valuable in the job market. | |
| Myth: | Follow your passion. A common myth is that if you “Do what you love, you will never work a single day in your life.” | |
| Fact: | While passion is essential, a person’s interests change over time, and what you love or need in your 20s might not be the same in your 30s. | |
| Myth: | You can be whatever you want! Children are encouraged to DREAM BIG and told that they could be anything they set their minds to. | |
| Fact: | Being successful requires a match between one’s interests, abilities, and qualifications. One can wish to be a doctor but fail the anatomy exams. | |
| Myth: | Money buys happiness! Most students think that getting that good-paying job will bring them happiness in life. | |
| Fact: | Money is vital for paying your bills and taking care of your loved ones. But if you dread waking up every day to spend your precious time working at a job you hate, then it is not worth it. | |
| Myth: | What you study determines your career! Graduates often envision their future as a straight line. First, they get the job they studied towards, rise through the ranks, and become successful in the industry! | |
| Fact: | Career paths are never linear, and most jobs are driven by demand. What is marketable today might be outdated or automated in a few years. | |
| Myth: | Patience pays! Some people believe that if they are patient enough, the universe will eventually lead them to their dream careers. | |
| Fact: | While life is unpredictable, having a plan for your goals is more beneficial than merely waiting for luck. | |
| Myth: | You must match all requirements! Some feel that they must meet all the criteria to study or even apply for a job. | |
| Fact: | No one has mastered all the requirements for any course or career. You can learn as you go. |
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Wow this a great platform which will help society and people widely educating them ,more so this generation we are in sometimes we intend to believe on things that does not exist
A lot of educative content in this post and about passion yes it’s true that someone’s interests change with Time.
The content is very important and helping
This is great, debunking all the myths that people hold to be the gospel truth
I have learnt a thing or two from this article.
Do what makes you happy always
Nice information, the mindset of individuals should change