After finishing high school, many students don’t just choose courses based on facts, they choose based on what they’ve been told. Friends, relatives, and even society sometimes shape decisions using information that is not entirely true. I want to break some of the common lies or let me call them misconceptions that have been circulating on social media, WhatsApp, and other unverified sources. One of the biggest lies is: “Only Medicine, Law, and Engineering are successful courses.” The truth is, success is not determined by the course alone, but by your skills, consistency, and how you use your knowledge. There are students in courses like communication, psychology, IT, and even education who are doing extremely well. Another common belief is, “If you scored a high grade, you must take a ‘big course.’” This puts unnecessary pressure on students. A good grade gives you options, not restrictions. You should choose a course based on interest and long-term goals, not just expectations from others. Some students also believe: “Certain courses have no jobs.” The reality is, the job market is changing. Many careers today depend on skills, adaptability, and creativity, not just the course title. What matters is how you position yourself while in campus. There is also the idea that, “Once KUCCPS places you, your future is fixed.” That is not true. Through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service system, you can revise courses, transfer, or even change direction later in your academic journey. Another lie is, “University is the only path to success.” Some students thrive in diploma programs, technical courses, or skill-based careers. What matters is finding a path that works for you and committing to it. Many people start their journey believing these myths, but later realize that reality is very different. The earlier you understand this, the better decisions you will make. I know many of you are in that stage of trying to figure things out, and honestly, through this thread, I hope you’ve been able to separate facts from assumptions. The goal is very simple, make informed decisions, not pressured ones.

After finishing high school, many students don’t just choose courses based on facts, they choose based on what they’ve been told. Friends, relatives, and even society sometimes shape decisions using information that is not entirely true. I want to break some of the common lies or let me call them misconceptions that have been circulating on social media, WhatsApp, and other unverified sources. One of the biggest lies is: “Only Medicine, Law, and Engineering are successful courses.” The truth is, success is not determined by the course alone, but by your skills, consistency, and how you use your knowledge. There are students in courses like communication, psychology, IT, and even education who are doing extremely well. Another common belief is, “If you scored a high grade, you must take a ‘big course.’” This puts unnecessary pressure on students. A good grade gives you options, not restrictions. You should choose a course based on interest and long-term goals, not just expectations from others. Some students also believe: “Certain courses have no jobs.” The reality is, the job market is changing. Many careers today depend on skills, adaptability, and creativity, not just the course title. What matters is how you position yourself while in campus. There is also the idea that, “Once KUCCPS places you, your future is fixed.” That is not true. Through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service system, you can revise courses, transfer, or even change direction later in your academic journey. Another lie is, “University is the only path to success.” Some students thrive in diploma programs, technical courses, or skill-based careers. What matters is finding a path that works for you and committing to it. Many people start their journey believing these myths, but later realize that reality is very different. The earlier you understand this, the better decisions you will make. I know many of you are in that stage of trying to figure things out, and honestly, through this thread, I hope you’ve been able to separate facts from assumptions. The goal is very simple, make informed decisions, not pressured ones.