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Atanda Aishat
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What do you think I should do ?
I'm a 200lvl student in anatomy department and I feel like I'm in the wrong department studying the wrong course. I'm soo unmotivated to do anything, I'm an ENFP. Please what do you advise me to do?
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Armando de Jesús Herrera
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Armando de Jesús’s Answer
Hi Atanda,
It makes sense that you’re feeling confused and unmotivated right now. Many students reach a point where they question whether they’re in the right field, and it’s completely valid to pause and reflect on what truly fits you.
Being in anatomy doesn’t automatically mean you’re in the wrong place, but your lack of motivation is a signal worth paying attention to. Start by asking yourself what exactly feels “off.” Is it the subject itself, the teaching style, the workload, or the environment? Sometimes the issue isn’t the course, it could be the way you’re experiencing it.
Since you mentioned being an ENFP, it’s natural that you thrive in environments that feel meaningful, creative, and connected to people. If your current program feels too rigid or disconnected from your interests, that could explain the drop in motivation. But personality type shouldn’t limit you; it’s just a tool to understand what energizes you.
A few steps that might help you move forward:
- Take some time to explore what genuinely interests you (inside or outside the medical field).
- Talk to academic advisors, mentors, or students in other departments to understand your options.
- Reflect on whether your long‑term goals align with anatomy or if another path excites you more.
- Give yourself permission to rethink your direction without guilt. Changing paths is not failure; it’s growth.
You don’t have to make a rushed decision. What matters is choosing a path that feels meaningful and sustainable for you. You’re allowed to realign your journey as you learn more about yourself.
It makes sense that you’re feeling confused and unmotivated right now. Many students reach a point where they question whether they’re in the right field, and it’s completely valid to pause and reflect on what truly fits you.
Being in anatomy doesn’t automatically mean you’re in the wrong place, but your lack of motivation is a signal worth paying attention to. Start by asking yourself what exactly feels “off.” Is it the subject itself, the teaching style, the workload, or the environment? Sometimes the issue isn’t the course, it could be the way you’re experiencing it.
Since you mentioned being an ENFP, it’s natural that you thrive in environments that feel meaningful, creative, and connected to people. If your current program feels too rigid or disconnected from your interests, that could explain the drop in motivation. But personality type shouldn’t limit you; it’s just a tool to understand what energizes you.
A few steps that might help you move forward:
- Take some time to explore what genuinely interests you (inside or outside the medical field).
- Talk to academic advisors, mentors, or students in other departments to understand your options.
- Reflect on whether your long‑term goals align with anatomy or if another path excites you more.
- Give yourself permission to rethink your direction without guilt. Changing paths is not failure; it’s growth.
You don’t have to make a rushed decision. What matters is choosing a path that feels meaningful and sustainable for you. You’re allowed to realign your journey as you learn more about yourself.
Thank you, Armando de Jesús for the advice.
Atanda Aishat
I'm excited to put your great advice to good use!
Atanda Aishat
Soni Bae
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Hi Atanda,
I completely understand where you are coming from, and it's not unusual that you are feeling unmotivated. It's hard to be 100% motivated all the time. It's how we manage those unmotivated phases that is important and directs our path forward. I remember feeling very conflicted when I was initially pursuing Neuroscience and kept having to ask myself if what I was pursuing for years was really something I wanted to do. I would encourage you to ask yourself why you are feeling unmotivated. Is it because of the personal season you are in? Maybe this specific course is not particularly interesting for you? There were some Neuroscience courses that I loved and some that did not enjoy- so that could possibly be the case. Or maybe after taking a deeper dive into anatomy, you realize it's actually something you might not want to pursue further? This is a scary thought, but it is completely normal. I thought it was my dream to become a Neuroscientist, but after going deeper into it, I had to face the difficult fact that I may have liked learning about the brain, but it wasn't something I wanted to do as my lifelong career. The majority of people end up changing their majors and career paths- and that is completely okay and will ultimately lead you to greater happiness in the work you do. Take some time to reflect on where that lack in motivation is stemming from. Wherever that reflection takes you- whether that's continuing on the same path or taking a different one- you'll end up feeling happier and more confident about the path you choose.
I completely understand where you are coming from, and it's not unusual that you are feeling unmotivated. It's hard to be 100% motivated all the time. It's how we manage those unmotivated phases that is important and directs our path forward. I remember feeling very conflicted when I was initially pursuing Neuroscience and kept having to ask myself if what I was pursuing for years was really something I wanted to do. I would encourage you to ask yourself why you are feeling unmotivated. Is it because of the personal season you are in? Maybe this specific course is not particularly interesting for you? There were some Neuroscience courses that I loved and some that did not enjoy- so that could possibly be the case. Or maybe after taking a deeper dive into anatomy, you realize it's actually something you might not want to pursue further? This is a scary thought, but it is completely normal. I thought it was my dream to become a Neuroscientist, but after going deeper into it, I had to face the difficult fact that I may have liked learning about the brain, but it wasn't something I wanted to do as my lifelong career. The majority of people end up changing their majors and career paths- and that is completely okay and will ultimately lead you to greater happiness in the work you do. Take some time to reflect on where that lack in motivation is stemming from. Wherever that reflection takes you- whether that's continuing on the same path or taking a different one- you'll end up feeling happier and more confident about the path you choose.