What would you have chosen as a different path for your life?

[AOIIalum]

Originally Posted by AnotherKD

What about yourselves? What do you WANT to be doing? You may be doing one job now, but looking back with 20/20 hindsight, what would you have done?

I would have gone to the school that I truly wanted to attend instead of where my parents forced me to attend. I truly think that I would been happier during those years, done better academically and had a more positive experience as I moved into adult life. (I started college at 17 and was EXTREMELY sheltered by my parents. College was truly a culture shock to me!)

I would have changed majors after my first year, instead of sticking with a major that clearly was not a fit because "it was expected of me". Luckily I figured it out and eventually earned my degree in a field of study that I love. Took 16 years to earn said degree, but I've got it!

Post-college though I have few regrets. Maybe working harder to really learn and retain Spanish? I've been able to stay home with our kids and work mostly part-time, been married to the same guy since meeting him in college (one of the few positives thanks to my alma mater, along with a few cherished friends and AOII, of course!) and have a pretty good life. Makes all of the earlier things pale in comparison!