"Well, what about math? Don't you like math?"
ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME LADY?!!?!?!!?
I don't understand how someone can hear art and translate that to, huh, she should major in math. Thinking about it now, I want to punch that lady or maybe just get her fired because she may be steering people into majors that she thinks will make money or be more fulfilling.
I think there is this stigma that goes with majoring in art, that it's not important, that it's the easy way out, that it's not a real profession. After being in the Art Ed program for over two years, I can safely tell you that you are wrong. Screw differences of opinion...you're just wrong. In my whole time in college, I never truly felt like I was in the right place until I got into the art program. Yes, we make art, but we talk about it, philosophize, plan meaningful lessons that go beyond what YOUR art teacher taught you and prepare to change lives through art.
If my parents had not seen my potential and enrolled me in non-public school art classes, I don't think I would be going in the direction I am going now. I finally feel like I have something to say, and a way to say it. I have found a place at BYU where I can flourish, and it feels amazing.
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I totally know what you mean by the stigma! My dad still gives me grief for majoring in English. It wasn't until my major capstone class that I felt justified. My professor gave this great lecture called "Art as a way of knowing." Totally made me feel better about things. If you ever run across the lecture (he's had it published) by Jay Fox, read it!
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I talked to a counselor there, too, and it was a complete waste of my time. I took one of those placement tests (which said I should become an musician or a stewardess...) and the only thing the guy did was read the test and say, "Maybe you should be a musician like the test says," even though I already told him I didn't want to do that. Then I mentioned maybe going into English, and he said, "Well, if that's what you want to do." I asked what careers I can do with it, and he said, "Just look it up on the career counseling website," and showed me the door. LAME.
Really, I wonder if those counselors ever help anyone... And judging by how little he did, I figured I could do that. Just show up and ask people if they like a certain subject and tell them to research it themselves.
Dana: Sweet, I'll look it up! And yes, I love that we're blog buddies!
Allie: I totally agree with you. That's why I just get advice from close friends and family. They know you better, and can actually give you good tips. Lame counselors!!!
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