What should I do, go to college or work?

Question

Ok, so for the past 4 or 5 years i was sure I wanted to direct films. I

started college last year doing media production and applied this year to

do television. Now I'm not sure what I want to do anymore.

I've been looking for jobs just like in shops and stuff and have had a

couple of interviews but I haven't got anything yet. I was thinking that I

would work for a year and try and work out what I want to do in that year

then go to college next year.

I started college on the television course today because I don't have a job

yet and I have to do something. I'm still looking for a job though and I'm

pretty sure that's what I want to do, take a year out to work. It's just...

now I'm at college I remembered how much I like it. Not the course, the

social side mostly. Well... I do like making videos even though I'm not

that good at it and there's loads of theory stuff that I just don't get (I

know from last year) and urgh... I don't know.

Also, I don't want to waste a year of funding cos you only get funded for 4

years so if I wanted to do something else later I might not be able to

because of the money.

I'm making friends with a new group which is really cool cos I'm quite

quiet so it's hard for me to make friends usually and I don't really talk

for the first couple months, most of them know me from last year so they

know that but if I leave I won't be friends with them cos there's not

enough time to make friends properly and for me to come out of my shell.

ok im kind of rambling now. please, does anyone have any advice or

anything? please, I would really appreciate it, I just don't know what to

do and it's getting me really down.

Answer 1

Just go to college it pays more in the long run

Answer 2

Here's a major hint for life: If you're not good at what you're doing, move on and find something you are good at. Directing and making films is so competitive that if you don't have a natural gift it's highly unlikely you will successfully work in the field.

If you don't see what your natural skills and gifts are, try taking some career assessment tests, they will help point you in the direction of what you can be successful at.

Answer 3

um well your head is scrambled for sure....but I would go and try to get some experience in the industry. You can still meet lots of ppl, make money and have some fun. University isn't going anywhere. You can pay down your student loans if you have any, and get very important contacts, and experience in film. You might have to start from the bottom up, like being a Gaffer or something like that, but still it's great experience to have.

Just think, what would be the best for YOU right now? What do You want to do? Not what should you do, but what would make you the most happiest? And dont' be down, everything happens for a reason.