Choosing what to study in college can be an extremely stressful decision to make. Especially when you're one (out of many) of the students who decide to pursue an education in the arts. Becoming a business or science major would be the more practical choice; however, what if that's not where your interests lie? Here are a few tips on how to succeed as an art major and stick up for the small yet significant art majors everywhere.
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.
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.
Leave your options open. Becoming a fine art major does not guarantee you to become the next Pablo Picasso. That does NOT mean you cannot strive to reach that goal; however, leave other options open. What's that saying about putting all your eggs in one basket? Right, don't.
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.
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.
Leave your options open. Becoming a fine art major does not guarantee you to become the next Pablo Picasso. That does NOT mean you cannot strive to reach that goal; however, leave other options open. What's that saying about putting all your eggs in one basket? Right, don't.
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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