Should I chase a passion?

Question

I have the opportunity to turn my 2-yr college degree into a 4-yr degree if and only if I continue my education for business. However, some might say that I am a talented artist-I am, I‘m not much for gloating---other people do it for me. I’ve won some awards for my drawings and I do love using computers. The problem is that I cant decide if I want to chase a passion or do I want to get an actual 4-yr college degree which is business related; what would you do???? AND lets say I decide that I want a 4-yr degree within my passion - I would be considered as a sophomore and not a junior - do you think this route is even worth traveling down?

Answer 1

I know it's not always practical, but I'm a big proponent of following your passion. If you don't, you will always wonder what might have been. I let some well-meaning folks turn me away from music (I'm a pianist), and I have regretted it ever since.

Good luck!

Answer 2

I had the option of picking a nice safe administration major that was four years then adding two or more to get my entrepreneurship degree so I can open a bookstore. (There are millions of those so there's a big risk in opening one.) Or I could do a five year program in entrepreneurship and not waste my time with the safe degree.
I'm an entrepreneurship major and proud of it.
Sometimes the safe route just isn't worth it. If this is your passion don't worry about it. It will all work out OK if you put your mind to it. Though the business and art degree seems better just because you have more possibilities later on. But hey it's up to you right?

Answer 3

You should always follow your passion. If art is what you like and your good at it you'll probably excel. If you still want the safe route but still want to pursue your passion maybe major in art education then you could teach it and still work on your art. Sometimes going the safe route isn't always the best especially with college. I made the mistake of going to a school I didn't really want to go to because it was cheaper and now I transferred to the school I want and am behind because I didn't follow my passion. Look at it this way if the art thing doesn't work out you could always fall back on the business route but do the art degree first.

Answer 4

Look into whether you can combine the two. You like computers, you like art, you're interested in business. Why not pursue a major in computer network administration or as a programmer or web developer, with a minor in graphic arts? Or, you could work towards a dual degree - two bachelor's degrees. It's not easy, and it will take time, but it's possible.

There's always a need for talented computer jockeys and network administrators. It's really hard to outsource overseas the job of pulling cables, troubleshooting problems, etc. And with that and the minor or degree in graphic arts, you may be able to open opportunities that you didn't otherwise have available to you.

Go talk to a counselor at your college, and see what's available in these areas. He/she would have better information than I do, and can tell you more about what's available.

Answer 5

I think passion is the way to go. You might regret taking the business route. Most people are happy with their passion even if it does not pay great. Do you think you would be? Opportunity is important to me but you should think about how important it is to you. I am in the same sort of situation. I have wanted to be an architect for 2 years but lately I have been thinking about majoring in Psychology. I am going to research each career choice and that's how I'll base it. I don't know if you have done that already but that's a good idea to do so.

Answer 6

If it were such a passion, you would not be asking questions. You will be chasing it.
There is a practical side to it as well. A business degree may help you gdt some cash milage out of your passion.