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Posted On: May 18, 2013 23:12:38 GMT -5
Post by Captain Zelar on May 18, 2013 23:12:38 GMT -5
I'm not taking any classes for Summer
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College
Posted On: Sept 10, 2013 21:52:13 GMT -5
Post by Umbra on Sept 10, 2013 21:52:13 GMT -5
Decided today, hey, it's time to kick myself out of my planned college hiatus. caused by my ongoing pre-music major melancholic woes, and time to transfer my AA to Evergreen (where I should be able to get in) and work on my BA. I will focus on English communications, linguistics, and Japanese, with the intent being to take that degree and teach English in Japan.
I'm sick and tired of waiting in limbo to meet my music goals when those are just not practical to me right now. I'm definitely not giving up on my music, but I'm not going to let it drag me down and keep me from doing anything else either. My music can work itself in, whatever occupation I get myself into.
Of course, the problem with impulsively deciding to go back to college is having to get sh*t done right away so I can get in and get registered. I'm obviously not going to make it into Fall, but Winter is definitely my goal. Though it should be said that starting a quarter late will make me have to take more credits if I am to finish in 2 years, but I'm up for it.
On a side note, I'm writing this with about 2-3 hours of sleep because I had to go to the airport early this morning to see off the Japanese students on their return flight. Needless to say, being with said students for two weeks has made a tremendous impact on me, so much that my career direction has been given a boost. What a great opportunity it was.
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College
Posted On: Sept 10, 2013 23:21:53 GMT -5
Post by Youngster Joey on Sept 10, 2013 23:21:53 GMT -5
I think that sounds like a pretty solid plan. The nice thing about music (and other artsy fields, for that matter) is that you don't necessarily need a degree in it to get a job, just the skills and talent, so there's no reason why you couldn't pursue an English degree and do music courses on the side or even as a hobby.
Do you think you'll do JET?
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College
Posted On: Sept 10, 2013 23:55:47 GMT -5
Post by sukotsuto on Sept 10, 2013 23:55:47 GMT -5
One thing we learn about college is that networking plays a large part in our success. Although looking for a job is harder now, social connections and networking is a lot easier now. One day, we might be able to call each other up as connections and use each other's disciplines, specialties and expertise in some project. Like people can call me on anything art or illustration related, or chat me up for my knowledge in MMA (I get a lot of people asking me about either of those two), videogame industry, or anything I've studied and researched on in my spare time. And with networking, I'm gradually taking steps to take the position as a de facto leader for all artists in campus, as I now try to gather them for friendship and networking purposes and nobody is willing to take the position of leader. I want someone else to take over to lead, but I'm dealing with shy and/or chill individuals here, so I have to take the helm myself. One thing to also mention is that most of us don't really know what we really want to do by the time we first hit our 20s. You get these psych, criminology, business, and pol.sci majors who took those because they have no idea what to really pursue, and may have already switched majors two years into it when they realized those majors are not for them. Not to say that we all don't know what you currently want, it's just that we always take into account that we pretty much change every two or so years - it's either we stay with what we currently want with steadfast dedication, or you open yourself to other options out there. It can be both, depending on how we perceive it. A bunch of these supposed art majors are probably going to switch in less than a year after learning art requires study (albeit a different kind of study, but is studying altogether) and practicing regularly (preferably everyday). Ahhh ramble ramble, drowsy self @umbra: Save up for a Japan trip, so that you can meet them again in their own soil! You now know people, so they can show you around!!
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College
Posted On: Sept 11, 2013 11:58:05 GMT -5
Post by Youngster Joey on Sept 11, 2013 11:58:05 GMT -5
One thing to also mention is that most of us don't really know what we really want to do by the time we first hit our 20s. You get these psych, criminology, business, and pol.sci majors who took those because they have no idea what to really pursue, and may have already switched majors two years into it when they realized those majors are not for them. Not to say that we all don't know what you currently want, it's just that we always take into account that we pretty much change every two or so years - it's either we stay with what we currently want with steadfast dedication, or you open yourself to other options out there. It can be both, depending on how we perceive it. A bunch of these supposed art majors are probably going to switch in less than a year after learning art requires study (albeit a different kind of study, but is studying altogether) and practicing regularly (preferably everyday). Yeah, it's been my experience that many of fellow psychology majors aren't actually planning on going into counseling or research (which are honestly the only things you can do with a psych BA). Psychology is one of those fields that interests a lot of people regardless of whether they actually want to dedicate their lives to it because it's very relatable to everyday life (this is not the same, however, as being applicable in a useful way to daily life). And on top of that, it's a piss-easy major. So, the major ends up attracting a lot of the "I don't know what I'm passionate about, but I have to pick something, so I'll go with something that isn't boring or hard" kids. Very few people are actually passionate about the field enough that they want to dedicate their lives to it. The same thing happens with polisci and history majors. It's not like, say, a physics or engineering degree, which you're probably only studying it if you actually really like it because its material is inherently dry and rather difficult. I awkwardly straddled the passionate and "just interested" camps for a while. I actually do really, really, really enjoy psychology--I would call it a passion--but I eventually realized I just don't love it enough to do it as a career. It's akin to, idk, someone with a beautiful garden they spends hours religiously tending to every day. They deeply love growing their flowers, but not enough that they'd quit their job and become a professional gardener. It took me a long time to figure that out, though. Sometimes you have to get your feet wet actually doing the job to realize something's not for you, and sometimes it's also just a matter of maturing and learning more about yourself and what you really want in life. Both happened to me along the way, albeit after it was too late for me to change my major.
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College
Posted On: Sept 11, 2013 12:23:09 GMT -5
Post by Umbra on Sept 11, 2013 12:23:09 GMT -5
Do you think you'll do JET? Definitely. I'm well aware of the horror stories, but I think that if one is prepared, they will have an easier and more fulfilling time with the program. And I have 2 years, so that is more than enough time for me. I do have to correct something I just mentioned, though. I actually don't need to emphasize in coursework related to TESOL, because, from what I have heard on another forum, there are not many formal requirements for the job and most skills can be learned on the job. I also don't really need to really take Japanese classes as I can pretty much self-study for that, being at a near-intermediate level. Which leaves me with music. I'm filling out my application right now actually, and I think I will put music as my first emphasis and maybe communications or linguistics as my second emphasis. I'm not going to write those in until after I finish my personal statement, though. (I don't know why I need a personal statement, having already an AA with a direct transfer agreement, but I'll do it anyway.)
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College
Posted On: Feb 12, 2014 22:29:49 GMT -5
Post by sukotsuto on Feb 12, 2014 22:29:49 GMT -5
Okay, this semester is mostly taking care of the last series of transfer requirements. Classes I'm taking right now:
Political Science I Anatomy 001 Beginning Ceramics II Health II
Anatomy should be the hardest of the bunch here, especially since I'm probably the only non-health/nursing/medical student there. Strangely enough, being exposed to some Latin and having dabbled in anatomy for art helped me a lot in identifying the many small bones on the skull lol.
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College
Posted On: Feb 28, 2014 11:48:11 GMT -5
Post by gαявαge on Feb 28, 2014 11:48:11 GMT -5
Oh, how I miss anatomy. It was really fun!
This semester I have: -Semiology -Integrated Course of Morphofunctional Pathology (Basically anatomical pathology and pathophysiology) -Integrated Course of Infectious Agents (Microbiology + Parasitology) -Pharmacology
The integrated courses and pharmacology are annual though.
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College
Posted On: May 29, 2014 22:12:45 GMT -5
Post by sukotsuto on May 29, 2014 22:12:45 GMT -5
Honor student, and a candidate for the "President's Distinguished Honors Award". I'm surprised that I'm a top honor's candidate, considering I goofed off most of the time Or maybe I can just say I know how to chill and relax so that I don't get burned out easily this time around. I think the credit mostly goes to all the hard work I put doing my RateMyProfessor.com research beforehand
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College
Posted On: Jul 27, 2014 16:31:38 GMT -5
Post by hikarihanazono on Jul 27, 2014 16:31:38 GMT -5
YOU GUYS HELP I'M HAVING A HEARTATTACK OVER ME FINISHING HIGHSCHOOL
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College
Posted On: Jul 27, 2014 23:03:18 GMT -5
Post by Youngster Joey on Jul 27, 2014 23:03:18 GMT -5
Don't study something stupid (in other words, 90% of college majors), take a wide variety of courses to try out everything (never know what you'll end up liking!), and have fun! That's my recommendation, anyway.
The adjustment to college wasn't very hard, imo. In fact, I enjoyed it a lot more than high school, both intellectually and socially. Just don't pull the "haha I could write A papers the night before in high school so I'll do that on research papers in college no problemo" because this generally doesn't work so hot. (Didn't stop me from doing it anyway, though.)
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College
Posted On: Aug 3, 2014 0:17:03 GMT -5
Post by sukotsuto on Aug 3, 2014 0:17:03 GMT -5
Just applied to transfer to California State University - Long Beach (CSULB)
I chose that school because it's a short distance away, and it's the only school within this whole area with a good Art department (better or comparable schools are 20 miles away - and I take the bus).
Since I wasn't able to take care of it, I start Spring 2015 if I get in. If my art professors from my former college really has those connections, I supposedly already had a good word in for that school years ago.
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College
Posted On: Aug 16, 2014 8:23:57 GMT -5
Post by hikarihanazono on Aug 16, 2014 8:23:57 GMT -5
Don't study something stupid (in other words, 90% of college majors), take a wide variety of courses to try out everything (never know what you'll end up liking!), and have fun! That's my recommendation, anyway. The adjustment to college wasn't very hard, imo. In fact, I enjoyed it a lot more than high school, both intellectually and socially. Just don't pull the "haha I could write A papers the night before in high school so I'll do that on research papers in college no problemo" because this generally doesn't work so hot. (Didn't stop me from doing it anyway, though.) Well, I'm personally torn between being a teacher/video game artist, because I would actually like to interact with students and help them reach their goals, but I'd be teaching either History or Digital Art. I'm definitely not gonna do that! I'm not good at all-nighters either LOL
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Posted On: Aug 16, 2014 11:03:48 GMT -5
Post by Youngster Joey on Aug 16, 2014 11:03:48 GMT -5
I would recommend majoring in history and doing art as a minor.
Going to college for art is often more for making connections than it is for the specific skills learned in classes... getting a degree isn't a must like it is in other fields. Making it in art is mostly a combination of talent, connections, luck, connections, luck, and luck. So, go ahead and pursue art on the side (you never know!), but get qualified as a history teacher so you have a definite fall-back plan if art doesn't end up working out.
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Posted On: Jun 1, 2015 18:35:53 GMT -5
Post by lynnie on Jun 1, 2015 18:35:53 GMT -5
I would recommend majoring in history and doing art as a minor. Going to college for art is often more for making connections than it is for the specific skills learned in classes... getting a degree isn't a must like it is in other fields. Making it in art is mostly a combination of talent, connections, luck, connections, luck, and luck. So, go ahead and pursue art on the side (you never know!), but get qualified as a history teacher so you have a definite fall-back plan if art doesn't end up working out. Its true. I'm currently a university student...and here's some advice for the youngins' (heh..I'm done my first year so, I'm allowing myself to give advice.) REALLY think about what you want in life. Sure, most of the time, students change their idea/major after the first year, thats what happened to me. You honestly don't want to spend w/e years studying your butt off to do something you dislike or have no passion in. I had a breakdown during the beginning of the year and I ended up dropping my major courses. I honestly had a horrible time deciding what I wanted to do and I ended up falling into depression and my anxiety got worse and worse until I had to go see a doctor and get a little "help". So, I spent the time working in my classes and figuring what I wanted and honestly, I still am kinda iffy but now I know what kind of future I want. Aside from planning to win the lottery, I decided to apply to an art and art history program ((at a different university) in which I was admitted to yesterday! Yes!)). It means I'll be working towards two degrees at the same time, they offer studio courses as well as art history lectures. I figured since I like art and history, why not put them together. Hence, art history. Although I'm sure everyone there will be way better than me (like crazy better and I'm pretty sure I'm gonna be the worst one there), I'm excited to improve myself. So, I'm looking at this for in a positive light. What will I do with the degree? I've been thinking of pursuing higher education after the degree, perhaps wanting to become a professor?(art history prof maybe) Who knows. But as of right now, I know what kind of area I'm interested in. Let's see where life will take me. I won't lie, I have some worries about the studio classes, you see, my mom is also a part time student at the same program (full time worker as well) and she has won several awards because of her work. I'll be compared to her by the professors.....and I'm not even good compared to her. But I'm trying to keep a positive attitude! I'm just happy to have the opportunity to improve on my skills while being able to learn about history.
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