Ah, the time when all Columbia College sophomores are simultaneously forced to commit to a course of study they can easily change later. The time when the overachievers realize the system won’t let them register for an Astrophysics-Philosophy-Urban Studies triple major, and the underachievers ponder the easy-to-coast-through major (Poli Sci? English? Art History?) that best suits their personalities…and then forget to declare. Those in between cross their fingers, pick something they think they might be kind of passionate about, and hope for the best.

NB: Some departments require filling out a special form and delivering it to their office. These include both difficult majors you’d expect to make you jump through hoops (Architecture), and others (Film Studies).

According to extensive anecdotal reportage, you’ll all probably end up miserable regardless. But keep those chins up—and happy declaration!