Hey everyone,
I just wanted to share my journey because I’ve been dealing with a lot of confusion lately, and maybe someone here can guide me.
I took a drop year to prepare for IPMAT. Like many others, I started with full motivation, plans, and expectations. But life had something else planned.
During this time, I was diagnosed with tuberculosis. It completely shifted my priorities. My health became the only thing that mattered, and honestly, everything else—including my preparation—started fading away. I lost consistency, then interest, and eventually, even motivation toward IPMAT.
At that point, I felt like I had failed—not just the exam, but the entire year.
Now, after going through that phase and focusing on recovery, I’ve started reflecting more deeply. I’ve realized that maybe my interest was never truly aligned with IPMAT in the first place. Over time, I’ve developed a stronger inclination toward finance and economics. It feels more natural, something I can actually see myself pursuing long-term.
But here’s where my confusion kicks in.
I keep questioning myself:
- What if this is just another temporary interest?
- What if I lose motivation again like I did before?
- Am I making the right decision, or just running away from something difficult?
It’s honestly frustrating because I don’t fully trust my own decisions right now.
At the same time, I also understand that my situation wasn’t “normal.” Health issues like TB aren’t something you can just ignore and keep grinding through. I had to prioritize my recovery, and maybe losing focus during that time was inevitable.
Right now, I’m trying to rebuild—physically, mentally, and academically.
I’m leaning toward pursuing a path in finance and economics, but I want to make sure I’m doing it for the right reasons—not just out of confusion or fear.
If anyone has gone through something similar - I’d really appreciate your perspective.
Weird Question: How do you know if something is genuinely your interest and not just a phase?
Note:-Not Used to using reddit very much
Thanks for reading.