I have pushy parents. I want to pursue a career in filmmaking, but my parents want me to become a doctor, because they think it's the "safe" path in life. I really want to make movies, but they say I won't be successful. I can't secretly apply for USC when I'm 17 and they'll deny me ANTHING that I can possibly boost my resume with. They're even already taking steps for me to be a doctor (they signed me up for a PSAT resume program for UCI, the best med school in southern California). I know they just want me to be successful, but i know there's more to life than money. What should I do?
2007-03-16 12:16:50 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Quite frankly both those routes are difficult. I heard a statistic once that 1/3 of people in pre-med are smart enough, 1/3 have the people skills it takes to be a doctor and only 1/3 have both and are able to be a doctor.
I don't see anything "safe" about being a doctor. I guess I agree with you. Do the filmaking, follow your heart, you'll be able to have more control over your future in that route.
2007-03-16 12:22:07 · answer #1 · answered by zeebarista 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not pass up the education they are offering you.
The odds of you becoming a sucessful filmmaker w/o lots of support are pretty slim.
Where did you get the idea that couldn't "secretly apply"? If you are right and you are seriously talented that talent is already apparent tot he rest of the world and you should be able to show that without your mother tagging along.
2007-03-16 19:27:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You'll be 18 by college time. Apply where you want. Do it on your own dime. You'll be an adult by then.
2007-03-16 19:25:07 · answer #3 · answered by csucdartgirl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋