Why is my project just opening the default template?

So I worked on a project, saved it, did all of that, and then when I reopened the project it was all gone! It just loaded the default template for 3rd person shooter. Does anybody know how to fix it?? I REALLY want to work on my project again, not start from the basic template!

Your Project Settings probably still have you loading into the map that ships with the template - take a look at this how-to and see if it helps!