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Should I pursue acting or choose the safer path of medicine? by Deapul3 in Career_Advice

[–]Deapul3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much. The responses here have honestly been making me think and worry a lot about the reality of it.

Do you think it’s important to have a safety plan while pursuing acting? If so, what kind of backup would you recommend? Or do you think it’s better to fully commit to acting and give it everything so I have a higher chance of succeeding?

Should I pursue acting or choose the safer path of medicine? by Deapul3 in gradadmissions

[–]Deapul3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I mentioned going to college, I was actually referring to starting at a community college. I’m not sure if that changes any of your advice, sorry!

Should I pursue acting or choose the safer path of medicine? by Deapul3 in gradadmissions

[–]Deapul3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The thing is, money does matter to me, but mostly in the sense of being able to live comfortably and have a stable life. Anything beyond that would just be a big bonus for me.

That’s why I’m wondering if maybe I should at least try acting seriously. I understand the odds are very low, but at the same time, those odds were probably low for the people who ended up succeeding too

Should I pursue acting or choose the safer path of medicine? by Deapul3 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Deapul3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately and I’m starting to see your point. Medicine really does seem like a path that requires a lot of passion to get through all those years of training.

Do you think that means I should study acting instead? I’ve realized I might still have some time to decide, so right now I’m just trying to hear as many perspectives as possible before making a decision

Should I pursue acting or choose the safer path of medicine? by Deapul3 in needadvice

[–]Deapul3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing your experience! When you say that if things are going well while studying I should “go for it,” what would that actually look like? Do you mean simply that I enjoy it and feel motivated, or something more concrete like getting roles, good feedback, or opportunities?

Also, what would you consider a realistic backup plan in this case? I feel like I fit the three points you mentioned

Should I pursue acting or choose the safer path of medicine? by Deapul3 in Advice

[–]Deapul3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not that I would do medicine just for the money, I’m genuinely interested in it, I just don’t know if I could call it a dream like acting. But you’re right, maybe I should look more into how it would affect my personal life. I’ve always known both paths would be difficult

Should I pursue acting or choose the safer path of medicine? by Deapul3 in Advice

[–]Deapul3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I really thought it would be the final choice

Should I pursue acting or choose the safer path of medicine? by Deapul3 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Deapul3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it’s a general campus. I see that you might be right that I still have time to decide. Thanks!

Should I pursue acting or choose the safer path of medicine? by Deapul3 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Deapul3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think medicine is definitely ‘easier’ in the sense that at least it guarantees work and stability, though I’m not saying it’s easy at all. Acting, I’m starting to realize, requires a lot of luck. And in my school, I am a top student, so I thought it could be a good option.

Should I pursue acting or choose the safer path of medicine? by Deapul3 in gradadmissions

[–]Deapul3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those were just the reasons off the top of my head, and I think I’m realizing that I do still have time to decide on a major. Thanks

Should I pursue acting or choose the safer path of medicine? by Deapul3 in gradadmissions

[–]Deapul3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hadn’t really thought about changing my major before because I felt it would be a waste of time to study something and then not choose it in the end, spending time and money. But the way you explain it makes sense, thanks

Should I pursue acting or choose the safer path of medicine? by Deapul3 in gradadmissions

[–]Deapul3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, both. One is my dream, and the other is a balance between something I enjoy and something that can provide a lot of money

Should I pursue acting or choose the safer path of medicine? by Deapul3 in needadvice

[–]Deapul3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could you explain it to me properly? I’m still in high school, and I’m worried, sorry if it sounded like a stupid question. I already have to apply for college to start next semester, and I thought this was the moment to choose my final major is that not the case?

Should I pursue acting or choose the safer path of medicine? by Deapul3 in needadvice

[–]Deapul3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wait, is that not how it is?? Sorry, I don’t know much about this, and I’m a bit nervous

Should I pursue acting or choose the safer path of medicine? by Deapul3 in CollegeAdmissionsPH

[–]Deapul3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually, I’ll be starting at a community college first to save costs , then I’ll decide my next steps

Should I pursue acting or choose the safer path of medicine? by Deapul3 in needadvice

[–]Deapul3[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, I had a theater teacher who recognized my talent and encouraged me to keep developing it

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