Deciding the future at the age of 18 can seem impossible, yet some students know exactly what they want their lives to entail.

But for those students who are struggling with the thought, there is the Division of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) at Penn State.

DUS is an enrollment program for students who want to explore an assortment of curriculums that transcend various colleges.

Eric White, the executive director of DUS, recommends the program for two kinds of freshmen: those who have an interest in more than one college and those who are not yet ready to commit to one college.

"I wasn't ready to commit to a college so soon in my academic career, so I figured DUS would be a good place for me, at least right now," said Kristin McCabe, (freshman-division of undergraduate studies).

Each DUS student is assigned to an adviser to plan a schedule specifically to the student's needs. White pointed out that it is conceivable that no two students have the same schedule. Students are encouraged to work closely with their academic advisers to plan a head and make decisions that reflect their interests, values and ability.

"It was very easy to meet with my adviser. She really helped to clarify coursework and other requirements," Lisa Prestileo (freshman-division of undergraduate studies) said. "She helped me to decide the courses which would benefit me the most."

Most students spend about a year if they come in as freshmen. A freshman can spend a maximum of two full years in the division.

"I plan on staying until my junior year," said McCabe, adding she is interested in becoming business major.

When students decide their career goals, they move out of DUS into their specific colleges.

The incoming freshman class has more than 1,000 students enrolled in DUS, which is about 20 percent of the entire freshman class.

"We encourage any student that is uncertain about their plans to make contact with us," White said. "I don't know of any disadvantages of the program."