Designing Your Path; How to Explore Career Options Without Feeling Stuck
Jacelyn Benavides IDS 3073 – Cornerstone
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THE PRESSURE
Many students feel pressured to have their future figured out.It’s normal to feel:
- Confused
- Overwhelmed
- Unsure about career choices
- This activity helps you explore your path without pressure.
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LEARNING GOALS
By the end of this activity, you will be able to:
- Understand your interests and motivations
- Explore possible career paths
- Reflect on what matters to you
- Identify one small next step
Takeaway:You don’t need to have everything figured out, just start exploring!
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What is Design Thinking?
Design thinking is a process used to solve problems and explore ideas.Instead of having one fixed plan, you: - Try things
- Learn from them
- Adjust as you go
Your future is something you design over time.
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Design Thinking Steps
Empathize: Understand yourself Define: Identify what you want Ideate: Explore different options Prototype: Try small experiences Test: Reflect and adjust
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Before We Start Take a moment to think about:
What you enjoy doing?
What kind of life you wanT?
What motivates you?
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Mentimeter Activity
- Join the survey using your phone
- Answer honestly, there are no right or wrong answers
- This activity is about self-discovery and reflection
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What Did You Notice?
- Were your answers clear or surprising?
- Did you notice any patterns?
- Did anything stand out to you?
This activity helps you:
- Understand yourself better
- Explore ideas without pressure
- Take action instead of overthinking
- Small steps lead to clarity.
Next
Design Reflection
I chose this project because many students feel stuck or unsure about their future.Instead of focusing on having one perfect plan, I wanted to create something that helps students:
- Explore freely
- Reflect on themselves
- Feel less pressure
The goal is to make career exploration feel less stressful and more realistic.
Designing Your Path; How to Explore Career Options Without Feeling Stuck
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Created on April 19, 2026
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Designing Your Path; How to Explore Career Options Without Feeling Stuck
Jacelyn Benavides IDS 3073 – Cornerstone
Let's go!
THE PRESSURE
Many students feel pressured to have their future figured out.It’s normal to feel:
Continue
LEARNING GOALS
By the end of this activity, you will be able to:
- Understand your interests and motivations
- Explore possible career paths
- Reflect on what matters to you
- Identify one small next step
Takeaway:You don’t need to have everything figured out, just start exploring!Continue
What is Design Thinking?
Design thinking is a process used to solve problems and explore ideas.Instead of having one fixed plan, you:
- Try things
- Learn from them
- Adjust as you go
Your future is something you design over time.Next
Continue
Design Thinking Steps
Empathize: Understand yourself Define: Identify what you want Ideate: Explore different options Prototype: Try small experiences Test: Reflect and adjust
Continue
Before We Start Take a moment to think about:
What you enjoy doing?
What kind of life you wanT?
What motivates you?
Continue
Mentimeter Activity
Continue
What Did You Notice?
- Were your answers clear or surprising?
- Did you notice any patterns?
- Did anything stand out to you?
This activity helps you:Next
Design Reflection
I chose this project because many students feel stuck or unsure about their future.Instead of focusing on having one perfect plan, I wanted to create something that helps students:
- Explore freely
- Reflect on themselves
- Feel less pressure
The goal is to make career exploration feel less stressful and more realistic.