College pressure???

Just recently, I recieved $60,000 to go to college from family. I'm just becoming a junior in high school, but I have no idea where I want to go or what I want to major in. I'm so stressed out about it now, because I feel like the pressure's on me to go through college and do great. To make things worse my cousin (who I really look up to) recently failed his freshman year of college. Now my family's practically ashamed of him. What if i fail and let everyone down? Any advice? Any college suggestions? I live in Hawaii, but I was considering the University of Portland.

College pressure???
i wouldn't worry about having your whole life planned out right away. your first year of college is going to be spent taking mostly general education classes. i would suggest taking a few classes you're interested in that are needed for general education requirements. (for example, i took an earth science class to fill my science requirement instead of like Biology 100 or Chem. 100...i probably learned more in that class than anything else i took freshman year.)





as for the failing cousin, that sucks, but you have to remember that you are your own person. as long as you work hard and ask your professors if you have questions, you will be fine. also, you can usually retake your classes IF you fail them.
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Reply:I feel your pain. Try to shake off the pressure of having it all planned out (someone already said that - it's good advice). But also, try to view college as 1.) a privilege and 2.) a great time to figure out what you want to do. Going in with a plan MIGHT set you up for failure if you shoot for something you actually have no motivation (or talent) for. Take courses that really interest you - don't just mechanically fill requirements. Good luck.
Reply:im a senior in highschool and my sister dropouted and my parents are upset with her and this is 8yrs ago and since that my dad been bugging me to finish college i dont know what i want my major to be and i decided this summer i shouldnt go to school and think about it. i understand your stress i hope i helped u
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