12 signs you're in the wrong college major - even if it doesn't feel like it

It goes without saying that choosing your college degree is a major decision.

It's a choice that likely will impact your entire college experience, not to mention your future career.

Some students arrive on campus knowing exactly what they want to major in. Others have a vague idea, but leave some room for themselves to explore. Many have no clue and sample a few different options before declaring.

And you know what? Any one of those paths are valid. Personally, I tend to think it's good to have a general idea of what you're interested in, while keeping an open mind and seeking out new experiences. Still, to each their own when it comes to deciding on a college major.

Here's the thing, though - what if you pick the wrong major? Suffering through that situation that can stress you out, trash your grades, hurt your future, and just generally make you a miserable person. No one wants to find themselves thousands of dollars in debt over four years of angst and a useless degree.

But how can you tell that you're headed down an academic path that's just not right for you?

Here are 11 tell-tale signs that you should reconsider your course of studies: