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I have like a day to chose which university to accept and it is totally freaking me out. I got into some pretty good schools so I should be happy, but instead every time I think about next year I start crying.
It's gotten to the point where I'm worrying about everything and anything.
First of all, I really like visual art and want to make it into a career somehow, but am not sure I like design. I am wondering if I should go to an art school where I can find this out, or go to a more general university where I can explore other options that I know I like (ie liberal art courses I am interested in, like studies in gender, feminism, labour laws, ect.). Another option I had thought about was doing theatre design/backstage theatre as I have done it in school and for a small theatre company and really enjoyed it. However, the place I am looking at for theatre doesn't have fine art or even design.
Another thing I am worried about is how I should approach this dilemma. Is it better to go to a really good general university to "find yourself", or figure out a career choice and then try to get training for it? Is it better to pick the field you are most likely to get your ideal job in, or go into your favourite subject and hope it works itself out?
18/f and totally confused. It's okay if you only answer part of this question... My mind is likely making this decision way harder than it really is by tying itself into knots =/
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Boy, have I been there! Sometimes it seems like you're under so much pressure to make the right decision RIGHT now, or you'll lose opportunities. The choice is ultimately up to you. Personally, I went to a general university right out of high school. I don't regret it. Most freshmen go through a lot of changes their first year. It is very likely that you'll learn things about yourself and about life that will help you make those decisions. Also, if you start taking general education courses and change your mind about where you want to go to school, you can always transfer. Well, in many cases, you can.
I wish I could help you with the career advice, but I'm still a student myself. I'm actually a theatre major myself, and I very much love designing costumes and makeup for the stage. I think that someday I might go to graduate school somewhere that has a masters specifically for design. Is graduate school something you would be interrested in someday?
Just don't worry that you are going to lose all the opportunities you have just by making a choice. If you make a choice and feel you've made the wrong one, you still have options. I wish you luck, and I hope you have a good Freshman year.
--NoCandy
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Did you know you can do undergrad degrees specifically in design? Places that have this degree: University of Victoria, University of Alberta... in Ryerson, where I got in, I would be doing all aspects of backstage, so design and production...
I am actually terrified that each choice in some way cuts my options! And I'm totally with you on the pressure... thanks so much for the advice =]
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