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Why I Chose to Double Major

I just felt as if something was missing.

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Why I Chose to Double Major
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Going into college, I never knew exactly what I wanted to do. I originally applied under early action to Oswego as a Broadcasting major. In high school I had the ability to take a Broadcast course that implemented both live stream and edited video making. I absolutely loved the class, it was what made my world go round. I enjoyed the shooting, filming, and writing that came along with it. The aspects I didn't like as much about the course was having to go in front of the camera live.I often stumbled on my words and worried that someone caught on to me messing up.

I received my acceptance letter from Oswego in November. As soon as I was accepted I quickly began questioning if the choice I made about my major was the right one. I felt as if something was and had been missing. Since childhood writing has been heavily included within my life. It is my favorite thing but also one of the things I'm very shy about. For lack of better words, writing and I have a love-hate relationship. During that time I was writing for my high school newspaper along with being one of the main directors for senior video (video yearbook of senior year). I realized that I was choosing one over the other, but I wasn't meaning to.

I had no idea what to do in this situation. I didn't know who to go to, I didn't know how to change it all or if I'd even still be accepted if I changed majors. I was hesitant on choosing Oswego because of this misjudgment.

I made multiple pros and cons lists about the colleges I was looking at, and everything just kept pointing back to Oswego. Stepping foot on the campus gave me an overwhelming feeling of ability and hope. Other colleges gave me more of an overwhelming feeling. I knew I didn't want to be overwhelmed on a daily basis. I knew from day one that Oswego was a perfect fit for me. And, let me tell you, I have never been more right about anything in my entire life.

In April I committed to SUNY Oswego. After multiple meetings with my high school guidance counselor, I had finally had an answer on how to fix my incompleteness. My only drawback was that I had to call the school. It actually took me over 3 weeks to get the courage to be able to call the office of admissions.

When I finally got the courage to call Oswego, I was given helpful instructions and was able to change my major to 'Cinema and Screen Studies'. I was so excited. I began writing for Odyssey in August.

As soon as I got to Oswego, I knew Cinema was for sure what I wanted to be doing. But I still felt incomplete. I realized that what I'm doing, writing weekly for a website was a part of my dream. So I declared a double major with journalism.

My dream job is one that will let me use my film degree while also utilizing my passion for journalism and writing. I know for a fact that Oswego will bring me to where I want to be in life. Coming to SUNY Oswego was the best decision I've made.

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