Picking a college major is probably the hardest choices anyone under 20 will have to make; second only to picking an actual university. As if it could get more stressful, you decide to make the unpopular decision of becoming an art major. Know this: you are not alone! Here are a few tricks of the trade on how to survive as an art major.
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 it your all. Stop comparing yourself to your peers because that does not help you improve, if anything, it's discouraging. Do your best; whatever your best may be.
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.
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.
Appreciate every moment in college. Despite what your future holds, you only have 4 years to enjoy in school. These may be your last few years taking that stage or working on a project. Spend your time wisely and turn out your best work.
If you're in high school choosing between schools or in college choosing between majors, the choice is never easy. However, keep in mind, you are not alone. Also, if it helps you sleep at night, keep in mind that so many people go on to have successful careers after having studied art in college.- So when someone is giving you the business about your choice, just smile and nod singing your favorite show tunes to yourself and know how wrong they are.
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 it your all. Stop comparing yourself to your peers because that does not help you improve, if anything, it's discouraging. Do your best; whatever your best may be.
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.
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.
Appreciate every moment in college. Despite what your future holds, you only have 4 years to enjoy in school. These may be your last few years taking that stage or working on a project. Spend your time wisely and turn out your best work.
If you're in high school choosing between schools or in college choosing between majors, the choice is never easy. However, keep in mind, you are not alone. Also, if it helps you sleep at night, keep in mind that so many people go on to have successful careers after having studied art in college.- So when someone is giving you the business about your choice, just smile and nod singing your favorite show tunes to yourself and know how wrong they are.
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