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Originally posted by curiouss
That if I major in Fine Arts (Photography), instead of majoring in something typical or brainy like Business or Chemistry?
I am thinking of changing my major to that. And, I strongly feel that I want to become a photojournalist more than anything I thought of. However, I think that my family and friends will hit the ceiling. And I don't won't the reputation of being a dumba$$, because I don't have an "acedemic" major.
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Yes, your parents may freak out initially. But if you asked them which matters more, money or their daughter's happiness...I am sure you will get the answer you want. Honestly, college is about growing into the person you want to become. Half of the college prep idea is not academic, it's the maturity gained through every day interaction with peers. Put things into perspective. While many people choose a "safe" major, those are the people who tend to end up smack in the middle of a midlife crises if it wasn't what they wanted to do. Think "Office Space." Peter Gibbons probably became a CS major because it would ensure him a paycheck. You never want to look back and regret things...(stealing money from the company or blowing up the place...ok..sorry for all the Office Space references!)
You have but a few years in this world to write your page, add your verse in the book of life...so make that passage as dynamic and passionate as it can be. If people were to read ever read that proverbial book, would what was written be what you desired? What do you have to loose? If you respect yourself and are doing what you truly believe you love then no one has any right to criticize you. You would be doing what many are afraid to do. So often, people take the safe route, never knowing their full potential. So in conclusion, I agree with everyone else.
