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Should I go to art school?

Asked by eadinad (1278points) July 9th, 2007

I've been in art school for seven years, since the age of 12. Now I'm about to head off to an art college in the fall. But I"m feeling kind of burned out, especially after this past year, in which I was constantly harshly critiqued and criticized by my art teachers. (I know, it's what they're supposed to do, but still.) Frankly, I'm exhausted. I'm scared of never making money and not being good enough to make it in the field. Also, if I do go to art school, it will most likely mean being thousands of miles away from my very serious boyfriend.

Despite all that, I've never really wanted to do anything but art/design, and I have no idea where I'd go with my life if I drop out now. I've never planned on doing anything else and it seems equally scary to so drastically change my life plan. And objectively, I do know that I am good. I have my own weaknesses and strengths, like any artist, but I do have talent.

So what should I do?

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