Today I Learned it’s easy to take the easy way out. When i went back to college at the age of 22 I had the high ambition to major in computer science. Being a software engineer was something that appealed to me because of the problem solving skills and creativity it required. Though after having to take multiple developmental math courses I realized my poor aptitude for math. Because I had a poor aptitude for math I hated every second of it. I looked at all the math courses that I would have to take and I decided to not pursue a degree in computer science. I decided to try something a little more familiar. I choose Accountanting. Even though I have never met my father I was told he is an Accountant thus why shouldn’t I be an Accountant? Accounting requires a problem solving skillset which is mandatory for me. Though the reason why it wasn’t my first choice was because it’s not as exciting. Software engineering from my understanding requires one to figure out ways to solve unique problems. One could expressive themselves merely in the way they solved a problem. Accounting seems to me to be a little less open. A little more cut and dry. And honestly a little more easy. The coursework in Accounting required far less complex math classes. I was sold, screw compsci. But today it dawned upon me out of nowhere that I was taking the easy way out. I set my aim lower to reduce the difficulty. Instead of rising to the task I sunk and became less than I could be. I stepped out of line in what I want my life to mean. I want my life to honestly showcase why one should never stop trying. So whatever university I transfer to my major will be computer science. I’m not going to let myself take the easy way out. If I do that with something like this then I’ll never get the best out of myself.
