I really relate to this — more than I can express. I'm in my second year of Computer Engineering. I was actually admitted to medical school at first, but I dropped out after a full semester. I realized that the oral exams — and the thought of spending a lifetime constantly talking to people — would just be too overwhelming. To be honest, I was more passionate about Tech. I chose Computer Engineering hoping I could spend my career either behind a keyboard in software development or in hardware with soldering guns and screwdrivers — basically anything that would reduce the need for communication. But it turns out, no matter where you go, communication is still a “must-have” skill. Those LinkedIn job posts saying "Strong verbal and written communication skills required" always hit me like a punch in the gut. And don’t even get me started on class presentations… Reading your post reminded me that I’m not the only one navigating this kind of struggle. That means more than you probably realize. The only thing keeping me going right now is this mindset I’ve adopted: “You live, you survive, you win.” One step at a time. One small win at a time.