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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.
Believe in your choice and abilities. Don't let anyone's opinions about your choice create doubt in your mind. Following an art major/career does not help or hurt anyone but you. Tune out all the negativity from people that ultimately do not matter.
Do your best. Whether your craft be painting, singing, dancing, acting, or none/all of the above, give it your all. As long as you are putting in effort and making small, consistent improvements, no one can doubt your commitment. Leave nothing to the imagination.
Welcome failure and criticism. Fail as often as possible. If you never fail, you'll never learn. When someone criticizes you thank him or her. They may be trying to insult or hurt you, but in reality they're doing you a favor because you can grow from it.
Keep an open mind. Just because you're a "theatre major," doesn't mean you're going to be a star on Broadway. By NO MEANS does that imply you can't aspire to be; however, you should consider other goals for your future. If you put all your eggs in one basket, you'll set yourself up for disappointment.
It's only 4 years. That may sound like an eternity to someone just starting out. However, take it from someone who had no idea how quickly four years could fly by because that's exactly what they do. Your eight semesters in school will be over before you know it so enjoy it! Put your best foot forward and enjoy what may be your only time left doing what you love.
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?"
Believe in your choice and abilities. Don't let anyone's opinions about your choice create doubt in your mind. Following an art major/career does not help or hurt anyone but you. Tune out all the negativity from people that ultimately do not matter.
Do your best. Whether your craft be painting, singing, dancing, acting, or none/all of the above, give it your all. As long as you are putting in effort and making small, consistent improvements, no one can doubt your commitment. Leave nothing to the imagination.
Welcome failure and criticism. Fail as often as possible. If you never fail, you'll never learn. When someone criticizes you thank him or her. They may be trying to insult or hurt you, but in reality they're doing you a favor because you can grow from it.
Keep an open mind. Just because you're a "theatre major," doesn't mean you're going to be a star on Broadway. By NO MEANS does that imply you can't aspire to be; however, you should consider other goals for your future. If you put all your eggs in one basket, you'll set yourself up for disappointment.
It's only 4 years. That may sound like an eternity to someone just starting out. However, take it from someone who had no idea how quickly four years could fly by because that's exactly what they do. Your eight semesters in school will be over before you know it so enjoy it! Put your best foot forward and enjoy what may be your only time left doing what you love.
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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