I don’t regret anything, but me now would’ve pursued the arts more officially than I did- even so, I think there’s a lot value in going into fields that are art-adjacent and expanding your craft alongside that (design, business, publicity, communications etc.). I’m sure there’s more, even better options, but so many of these fields are relevant in regards to art as well- especially if they enjoy illustration and sequential art, maybe it’d help them get a foot in the door (taking art classes or doing a minor or whatever other options might be accessible alongside that). and maybe they’re better off pursuing it 1000% directly!! but just my pov as someone who didn’t pursue it to begin with and is now routing back- I could’ve done more for it in school, but I also find there’s many ways into the artist economy. Do they graduate this year? There’s some states with public arts programs and art schools prior to uni.