You’ve probably been told: “Pick a major. Get the job. Live happily ever after.”
But here’s the truth: life doesn’t follow one fixed path—and neither should you.
At UF, your college journey isn’t just about choosing a major or prepping for a single career. It’s about designing a life that’s meaningful to YOU. That’s where Odyssey Planning from Design Your Life comes in.
Let’s Reframe the Way You Think About Careers
Myth: I need to find my one true calling.
Reframe: There are multiple lives I could thrive in.
Myth: I need to decide now or I’ll fall behind.
Reframe: College is a place to try things, reflect, and iterate.
Myth: If I change direction, I’ve failed.
Reframe: Designers prototype, test, and adjust all the time—it’s part of the process.
What’s Odyssey Planning, and Why Should You Try It?
Odyssey Planning invites you to create three versions of your next five years, so you can explore different directions with curiosity—not fear.
Use this to:
- Compare options for majors, grad school, or jobs
- See how your values and energy show up across different paths
- Feel more confident in starting anywhere, not everything
Your three plans could include:
- What you’re currently pursuing (top of mind)
- A completely different path you’re curious about
- A “wild card” life—no limits, no judgment
Action Step
Download the Odyssey Plan for Life Design Guide and take 30 minutes this month to sketch your three futures. No pressure—just possibility.
Watch this 3-minuet video from Stanford’s Life Design Lab to learn how creating three different “Odyssey Plans” can help you explore multiple exciting versions of your future.
