No one can fulfill someone else's dream, writes Jacobsen. Armed with your resolve to follow your passion, you may be pleasantly surprised by the dialogue that takes place between you and your family. The first stop in your search should be your career planning office at the college. Schedule an appointment with a counselor to sit down and talk about some of your interests and possible career directions. It would also make great sense for you to consider internships as a way to test career paths.
Internships are available part time throughout the academic year as well as in the summer.
Some are paid, some are not. Often colleges and universities will have alumni contacts in a variety of fields. You can contact them for information, help in networking, or in finding an internship. Don't overlook this invaluable resource. Remember that the career decision you make today is not necessarily the one that will inform the career that you will have when you are 50.