one_pure_thought

Do you have a counselor at school to at least help you get organized or light a fire under your lazy ass? Honestly, your major in college isn't as important as you'd think...damn that sounds bad, but it's true.

You seem like you have pretty diverse interests. I'd say that's a good thing. When I came to college I had tunnel vision. I came here to do graphic design and I knew if I started considering all of the possibilities I'd get overwhelmed and confused and never make up my mind. Now I'm a senior and I've been realising that I may not want to be a graphic designer, so I've started taking as many animation/film classes as possible to see if that's something that I wanna do. For me my undergrad degree is just a springboard for me to learn other mediums. This may not be as easy for you to do, or maybe it's even easier. My school has a pretty rigid system. I have 15 hours of in major studio time per week plus 3-6 hrs of lib arts...not to mention the time consumed by projects outside of class. If you can, pic the major that allows you to persue your other interests.

If you are sure you are going to grad school do what you love now while you're figuring out what you'll need to do in grad school in order to turn what you love into a career.

As for not wanting to go to a snobby school, I know how you feel. A lot of people told me not to go to risd because it's "full of rich snobs" etc., but I followed my instincts and I couldn't be happier. Usually "snobby" schools have good reputations for a reason. I couldn't be getting a better education then I am anywhere else. I am even more sure of this after going to UMass and Merrimack college this summer. I felt like I was in highschool. The students didn't seem very engaged or motivated and all of the tests were based on memorization, which is truely the most superficial way of "learning." Say what you will about snobby art school kids, but I have never met so many hard working people in my life. I am constantly blown away by the work created by other students.

There are snobs everywhere. Don't let that effect your decision. I went to a wealthy private school for ten years. Then I went to a catholic highschool that was more middle class and did a really great job helping people of different incomes pay for an education there. I found that the kids here were actually more snobby and image concious, because they were trying to act like they had more money then they really did. In private school I felt like most of the kids were almost embarassed to come from wealthier families.

A name can also open a lot of doors. You can't turn down opportunities in life.

Just my humble opinions. Goos luck!

If all else failes, just crank some Bob Marley and light up a fat spliff.

i think you should start with killinmg your father or giving him a loabotmy. he seems to be what holds you back from things. he is your dad, he is suposed to help you, not hurt you. but killin ghim or giving him a labotomy isn"t goin to happen, so i will try to think of something more reasonable. you don't want to go and be around a bunch of snobs at the other college, and i don't blame you. but maybe you should jump on the oportunity to get the fuck away from your crazy family.
you could also just say the fuck with school and then your dad will dis-own you and you can be left alone. you really need to ndo what you want withought worrying about your dad. what can he really do about it all? you ae legally an adult.

as far as not knowing what you want to do wit your life, i don't think any body really knows. try not to be so hard on your self, wich is hard, i know, i do it too. if you need a hug or something give me a call.

I keep reading your worst sex story thing - I can't help it.......it makes me feel all giggly and warm inside! hehehehehe

bitch - take that!

HHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAHHA

I'm not as productive as I sound...in fact, I should be doing work at this very moment.

I need speakers for my comp. My dad is a big Bose fan. They used to be clients of his so he got discounts. He went kinda crazy and the hole first floor of our house is hooked up with speakers.

Hello, I just wandered by... all I really have to say is I WANT TO STEAL YOUR KITTEN! *eep!* She's seriously adorable.

well dude, based solely on your taste in music, i can see why we're so compatable! we should chat on IM sometime. mind is aenimartifice. peace out!

Dammit, I'm too old to truly understand what constitutes emo - so I'm not sure if it would be more or less charming... sorry for the lack of useful commentary

(plus I can't spell)

[Edited on Sep 29, 2004 4:49PM]

well, i think you should see a shrink, but mostly cause of your crazy family.

That's really sad that your teacher actually said "This is a bullshit class." Does he realize that he's basically insulting himself and admitting that he's too lazy to make the class worth taking. What a lazy asshole for wasting your money and precious time!