I know you were talking about maybe going for art a while back; I’m finding myself in a similar position. My entire on again off again college career I’ve been a History major. No real goal, just something I enjoyed that seemed a vaguely grown up choice. Now, though…I’m quite seriously about to switch to a Film and Media major. I’m /good/ at telling stories. I want to create. I keep staring longingly at screenwriting courses. Part of me feels its stupid and not a mature decision though…

willietheplaidjacket:

There’s this stigma in the modern era regarding the arts. People tend to view them as ‘soft’ subjects because they’re not seen as useful, and artists of all kinds are seen as eccentric and weird a lot of the time. But the people who think this watch films and read books and enjoy art…

The fact of the matter is, arts are about passion. It comes from an emotional place more than a logical one. That doesn’t make it any less mature. It makes it more personal. 

The reason I didn’t choose art as a degree to begin with is because I didn’t have the confidence. I never thought I’d get into a good art college. So I went the safe route and studied an academic subject that I knew I could do. If I could, I’d go back and change my application. No doubt about it. I’ve come to realise it’s what I really love and can see myself dedicating my life to. And maybe once I finish this degree (or sooner) I’ll give it a real shot.

If you feel you’d be happier studying something you love to do and are passionate about, then go for it.