Heena started college in Boston thinking she’d become the next big tech girl. Spoiler: she didn’t.
“I picked IT because everyone said, ‘Tech is booming.’ But my heart wasn’t in it. I’d sit in class thinking… this isn’t me.”
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Here’s how she switched gears—not once, but twice.
Major #1: IT
Fresh out of high school, Hina felt the pressure to pick something “practical.”
“Tech seemed like the obvious choice. Everyone I knew was talking about coding, Silicon Valley, all of that.”
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She even aced her IT classes.
“But I felt nothing. Zero excitement. I couldn’t picture myself doing this for the rest of my life.”
Major #2: Biology
One semester in, Heena made a bold move—she switched to biology.
“I’d done bio in high school, and it felt like home. Plus, I loved the idea of working in healthcare.”
This time, it clicked. She thrived in her classes, joined research labs, and even got invited to the Honors College.
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Thinking of Switching Majors? Heena’s Tips
✅ Listen to your gut. If your major drains you, it’s okay to change.
✅ Talk to advisors. They’ll help you understand the process—it’s often easier than you think.
✅ Explore before committing. Take intro classes in different fields to see what fits.
Her Takeaway?
“Changing your major isn’t failure—it’s figuring out who you are. It’s better to pivot early than stay stuck in something you don’t love.”