One of the hardest decisions you'll have to make, as a young adult, is what to study in college. Deciding to follow your passions in your education can be difficult because of the flack you'll get from friends and family. Wouldn't it be more practical to pursue a field in science or business? This article lists a few tips on how to follow your interests and avoid the dissonance that might be associated with it.
Never question your love for your craft. Despite what other people say and think, do what you love. It's not helping or hurting anyone else but you. Therefore, disregard anything negative people say; they're haters. (Bye, Felicia!)
Give your best effort. Never compare your singing, acting, painting, etc. to anyone else's ability. It may be tough to ignore the competition when you have critiques weekly, but as long as you're working hard and making small improvements, nothing and no one else matters.
Accept your failures. The only way we can grow as individuals is by learning from our mistakes. Therefore, welcome failures and critiques with open arms because it means you have an opportunity to improve and work harder to achieve your goal.
Leave your options open. Becoming a fine art major does not guarantee you to become the next Pablo Picasso. That does NOT mean you cannot strive to reach that goal; however, leave other options open. What's that saying about putting all your eggs in one basket? Right, don't.
Enjoy your years in school. You have four years, 8 semesters (hopefully), to put out your best work. This may be your last time on stage or painting or doing whatever it is you love before you go off and do whatever you're meant to do. So do it well.
Whether you're starting to shift from high school to college student or debating on what major to pursue, you are not the only one. It is a stressful time in a young person's life. Keep this in mind: loads of people go on to have successful rewarding careers after graduating with an art degree. If someone has the audacity of asking, "So you want to live in a box after graduation?" simply smile and say, "Well aren't you living inside the box right now?"
Never question your love for your craft. Despite what other people say and think, do what you love. It's not helping or hurting anyone else but you. Therefore, disregard anything negative people say; they're haters. (Bye, Felicia!)
Give your best effort. Never compare your singing, acting, painting, etc. to anyone else's ability. It may be tough to ignore the competition when you have critiques weekly, but as long as you're working hard and making small improvements, nothing and no one else matters.
Accept your failures. The only way we can grow as individuals is by learning from our mistakes. Therefore, welcome failures and critiques with open arms because it means you have an opportunity to improve and work harder to achieve your goal.
Leave your options open. Becoming a fine art major does not guarantee you to become the next Pablo Picasso. That does NOT mean you cannot strive to reach that goal; however, leave other options open. What's that saying about putting all your eggs in one basket? Right, don't.
Enjoy your years in school. You have four years, 8 semesters (hopefully), to put out your best work. This may be your last time on stage or painting or doing whatever it is you love before you go off and do whatever you're meant to do. So do it well.
Whether you're starting to shift from high school to college student or debating on what major to pursue, you are not the only one. It is a stressful time in a young person's life. Keep this in mind: loads of people go on to have successful rewarding careers after graduating with an art degree. If someone has the audacity of asking, "So you want to live in a box after graduation?" simply smile and say, "Well aren't you living inside the box right now?"
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