The Times of India

I changed my major and now I feel dumb, writes a student: What to do when you second-guess your degree choice

Academic self-doubt often surfaces when comparing oneself to peers' successes, leading to anxiety about major choices. Data shows changing majors is common, especially for STEM students, and reflects a need for alignment over prestige. Failure should be viewed as feedback, not a permanent identity, encouraging thoughtful reflection over reactive decisions.