This dedication is hard to find in teenagers so it always hits the unsuspecting student quite heavily. We can then share that hope of finding some topic that we are equally in love with. Even if we fall in love with Classical Civilizations, we are determined to make something of it. College can be a tragic place for those who choose to use it as a four year party. Then the growth is the 'college 15', pounds that is.
Many people take time off after highschool to find their direction.
There is no guarantee that you will ever find any specific path, but that is OK because what turns out to be important is within yourself. Once you know your strengths you can capitalize on them and successfully move through life. I am not saying college can't be fun, because for many people it is the time of there lives. This is a very dynamic place with an incredible variety of things all happening simultaneously. That is an exhilarating atmosphere and can be a lot of fun.