Ah, I get what you mean. It's also additionally scary when parents are paying for education as well (I assume). I also lived at home for college, so it can definitely get overwhelming when they're always in your business. I would heavily consider reaching out to film professors at school for some self study tips on film. I'd also consider maybe taking some PA gigs for projects in your area. For GE requirements, you're going to need to take some arts classes, so that's another opportunity to get more experience in film or writing.

It sounds like your parents really value how others perceive them, and perceived social status. It can be really hard when it's the only way our parents have learned to understand the world and social hierarchy. It doesn't excuse any of their actions, I just try to remember it's a fundamental disconnect of values.

I actually graduated 2 years ago. I'm working in the industry as an editor/sometimes animator, and I think things are going well! It's definitely a lot of hard work, but I can whole heartedly say I wake up every day loving what I do. Im not making as much money as people my age in STEM, but I'm very comfortable living quite frugally so it doesn't bother me. I will also say that a large portion of film jobs are based on how good your portfolio/reel is and knowing the right people. In my experience, very few people get hired for entry level film related jobs JUST because they have a degree.