If you’re anything like me you have no idea what the hell you’re doing. Maybe you’re not like me, maybe you have a perfect, clear idea of where you’re heading and what you’re doing and if that be the case; great for you.

But for the rest of us a little unsure, rest easy knowing you’re not alone.

From Wednesday to Sunday I spent my time in Orlando at the National College Media Convention where I was surrounded with like-minded, young, aspiring journalists such as myself. Being around people who loved what they did and who had such a passion for it made me realize something- I was panicking. I suddenly was overwhelmed with this anxious feeling that I wasn’t doing enough, I was not good enough, I was a poor writer, I don’t have the same passion, I’m not smart enough, etc. You get the idea; basically, I was freaking the hell out.

So, to calm my nerves I called my dad, who was able to calm me down. He explained to me that despite my insecurities I was perfectly capable of achieving my goals if I cared enough, that like me, he too had experienced the same stresses I did when he was young. My dad, through a chuckle of wisdom, told me that I shouldn’t be so stressed finding what I want to do with the rest of my life at this very moment, but if I do something I think I could be happy with—really do it, don’t half-ass it.

Fritz Group, who founded mymajor.com, explained 50 percent of college students will change their majors at least once in their college career. He goes on to explain that while some students who start college know what they want to do and what their ambitions are, 80 percent of students do not.

Do you fall into that 80 percent? I do.

I think it is perfectly normal to not be sure if what you’re doing is what you really want to do. I don’t encourage you to go out on a whim and change your major, quit your job, or proudly proclaim you don’t know what you’re doing and give up caring altogether, but I think many students are embarrassed or ashamed to talk to the people at their disposal about these issues. Trust me, your advisers won’t be judging you if you confess to them your worries.

Remember, advisers and professors are here to make sure you are getting out of college what you want to get out of it. Don’t waste your time in something you don’t love, don’t be afraid to admit to yourself that you don’t love what you’re doing either.

I think college is an interesting time, it is a blend of excitement and anxiety. Don’t worry if you’re feeling anxious, it’s normal.