As an aspiring student I've been intimidated by the prospect of college, and soon after getting a job. College is supposed to be a preparation of what you want to do with the rest of your life, but most students change their declared major several times while in college. The particular field that I wish to go into is highly competitive and based on luck, but it's what I love to do. I absolutely love the artistic field. My heart tells me to reach for the stars and chase unconquerable dreams, but my logic tells me that it's not likely and I should stop dreaming because only little kids dream.
I'm afraid of going to a college that specializes in my field and then relizing halfway through college that this is not where I belong. As I was on a college tour yesterday our guide noted that success and money should never be put in the same sentence because it's very infrequent that they come in a package. So what do I do? Do I pursue dreams that are so high I'm not sure if I can reach them, or should I ensure comfort and pursue something I'm not sure I'll be happy doing for the rest of my life? Of course you may say there's no reason to pursue something that you'll be miserable doing, but won't I be just as miserable when I'm making no money at all and I'm still finding myself chasing dreams at 35?
Success VS. $
By chmsky1 - Posted on March 26th, 2008
Tagged: Broad prosperity
i know what you mean. what i want to study is very competitive and there arent many jobs for it. my dad keeps pushing me to change it, but i dont think i should change what i love doing. he tells me that i wont make any money and that ill end up working in some fast food chain. go after your dreams now and if your interests change they change, but if not youre meant to be in that field.
Thank you, that means more than you may suspect.
I've been in that boat. I got lucky enough to find the perfect college for me, and the perfect degree. I'm going into Liberal Arts...I can change my mind about what I want to do a million times, and still get there with a liberal arts degree.
But definitely be sure to look at all schools that catch your eye, not just ones that specialize in your field. You may just stumble across the place you need to be like I did. And if you're really stressed about the decision, I'd recommend looking into going to a community college for two years and then transferring. It'll give you more time to decide what you want to do, get you some credits at a lower tuition, etcetera.
But whatever you decide to do, be sure you're following your dreams. And remember that dreams can change, so don't get all focused on trying to stick to the same path if one day you find yourself being led elsewhere.
And that's comin' at ya' from yer local redneck hippie.
Surely there is some way that you can work both your dreams and your need for comfort together. There are such careers as art therapy or you could teach art. Or you could go into another field and keep art as a hobby. Once it becomes your career and you HAVE to do it then it may not be as much fun. I think you will be able to find a good balance between the two. Just keep looking and don't close any doors. Keep all options open. You sound like you have your head on straight by wanting to do what's best. You will figure it out =]