Question by bettedaviseyes: Worried to tell parents about change in college major?
I’m an art major at the college I attend and my parents have always been really cool about unconditionally accepting my choices, especially since I was always into art…but recently I’ve been thinking about changing my major to theatre arts.
I’ve never done much with actual theatre until this past semester, but it was because the town where I’m from had little to no opportunities in this area…however, I took an acting class and absolutely LOVED it! Even when I spoke to my teacher about possibly pursuing a theatre major, she was excited that I was considering it. It’s not even necessarily that I want to be an actor, I just find all aspects of acting, theatre, film, production, etc. to be absolutely fascinating. My parents are even aware that I have expressed interest in working on film sets one day. I was on vacation in New Orleans over a year ago and Universal Pictures was filming “Cirque du Freak” behind my hotel, so I spoke with many crew members about it and hung around the set for a while everyday just to watch everything in motion. My parents are fine with the idea of me trying to work on film sets, they mainly just want me to get a degree.
Okay, sorry to rant, but the whole reason I’m worried to tell my parents about a change in major is because about 50% of the reason I came to the college I currently attend was since it had a graphic design track (which I had originally intended on pursuing). Every time I mention changing my major though, my mom brings up this fact like it’s a huge deal if I don’t follow through. Right now I’m signed up to take the Intro. to Graphic Design course in the Fall and I’m barely even mildly excited about it. I’m more excited about taking Acting I.
Am I worrying about this too much? I just don’t want her to be angry with me for not pursuing what I came here for…it’s just not what I want anymore. And I mean, I’m here on a scholarship that I earned, it’s not like they’re paying straight out of pocket for me to be here.
Anyway, advice would be nice. Sorry to type so much!
Best answer:
Answer by care-ree =)
If you really want to learn about acting, then go for it. This is your career, your future. You shouldn’t let anyone else dictate you about what to do about such a big decision like this. Although your parents may try to advise you to go against your wish now, all of you will regret it if acting still become what you want in the end. If you actually went through acting and find out that you want graphic design still, then you will at least regret trying. There is a small concern that your parents may feel bad for not keeping you in graphic design, but at least they know that they have been supportive of you and tried their best. In the end, it is really your decision. The anger should vanish if she sees you happy with what you really want in life.
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