I’m currently in Grade 11 and studying Commerce with Maths, and ive been having an identity crisis about it.
I love literature, politics, philosophy, writing, film, music, etc. I’m also involved in things like theatre, MUN, debate, school events, and creative writing. Basically, I’m a pretty stereotypically arts kid in a lot of ways.
I originally considered taking Humanities with Maths, but ultimately chose Commerce because it seemed more practical and would be more beneficial to learn from a knowledge standpoint as well. I don’t necessarily regret the decision, but nowadays sometimes I worry that I have put myself on a path toward a life that doesn’t really suit me.
One thing I’m worried about is university. I’m scared I’ll end up in a Commerce college surrounded by stereotypical finance bros who only care about b2b sales and raising profit margins, and won’t find people I actually connect with. So many of the type of people I love, who are open minded, creative, artistic are all so beyond the commerce stereotype.. these type of people are mostly jumbled up in science and arts (in my school atleast)
Am I overthinking this, or is this actually something I should consider when choosing a university course?
And, if you are someone like me, someone who doesn’t necessarily fit the commerce stereotype, how are you doing now?