Still-Single Student Questions Choosing Major to Support Future Family

Late Wednesday evening, mechanical engineering major Jordan Gibbs began to question his major choice after another late night spent studying by himself.

“Going into college, I didn’t have anything I was passionate about that could make money,” Gibbs said. “Or at least, not enough money to support a family one day.” Despite finding his ultimate motivation in becoming a loving spouse and a devoted father, Gibbs has yet to meet that special someone.

“I thought about joining a social organization freshmen year. Instead, I chose a professional organization for better job opportunities. I want to secure a good salary. How else will I afford my children’s college one day?”

While he knew meeting his future wife during freshmen year was unrealistic, Gibbs had hoped to have at least have one serious relationship by the end of his sophomore year. As a junior, Gibbs says his homework routine feels like a 9-5 job, only with nothing waiting for him at home. “Yeah, I knew that one day I would find myself tired of work and the daily rut, but I imagined by that point I’d be at a well-paid job with a frame of my son and daughter on my desk that I could look to get me through the day. I’d remind myself that when I get home, my loving wife would greet me from the porch as my two kids and pet dog run out the door to say hello.”

After finishing studying that night, Gibbs returned to his apartment to find all the lights off and one of his roommates watching a movie in the living room.

 

— Anime Sciences