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 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.
Be okay with failure and criticism. Fail hard and fail often. When taking criticism on your failures have a positive attitude and find ways to improve. The more you fail the more you learn and the more you gain.
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.
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.
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 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.
Be okay with failure and criticism. Fail hard and fail often. When taking criticism on your failures have a positive attitude and find ways to improve. The more you fail the more you learn and the more you gain.
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.
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.
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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