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Before I begin, I want to disclaim that I am not the hardest working person. In fact I can be downright lethargic and I know that is something that I need to work on. That being said, that is not the reason for this post.
A bit about me--I come from a well-to-do family. My mother is a well-known doctor around our city and my father is currently working in business in a foreign country. I have two older brothers who both went to Ivy League school--the oldest currently working on his doctorate and the younger working at a high-paying job at a well-known software company. I have two older sisters as well--one who is finishing up medical school and the other who is in her fourth year at university.
Our family from the outside is very "prestigious" and my parents certainly want to keep up that appearance. Our family takes education very very serious. Which is where my dilemma lies.
I strive to be an entertainer--specifically acting but I hope to delve into music, comedy, and even directing. And because of this, I cannot help but feel that the education I am currently receiving isn't helping me in any way to achieve my goals. My parents INSIST that I should get my degree then pursue my career because it will make my resume "distinguished" (which is absolute nonsense) and that I need to have a backup plan (an understandable fear).
I know they mean the best but I just have no motivation for school due to this nagging feeling that it's not where I belong right now.
I currently am totally financially dependent on them right now so they basically control every aspect of my life.
I failed two of my three classes I'm enrolled in at my community college (no excuse but the feeling of worthlessness of what I'm doing is overwhelming) and every day I went the more I sunk into the abyss of apathy.
Should I stick with school and get my degree and a steady job and then pursue my passion?
Or should I just take the plunge and move out and go it alone? If so, any advice on how to move out and get situated?
I'm at a decisive crossroads in my life right now. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
A bit about me--I come from a well-to-do family. My mother is a well-known doctor around our city and my father is currently working in business in a foreign country. I have two older brothers who both went to Ivy League school--the oldest currently working on his doctorate and the younger working at a high-paying job at a well-known software company. I have two older sisters as well--one who is finishing up medical school and the other who is in her fourth year at university.
Our family from the outside is very "prestigious" and my parents certainly want to keep up that appearance. Our family takes education very very serious. Which is where my dilemma lies.
I strive to be an entertainer--specifically acting but I hope to delve into music, comedy, and even directing. And because of this, I cannot help but feel that the education I am currently receiving isn't helping me in any way to achieve my goals. My parents INSIST that I should get my degree then pursue my career because it will make my resume "distinguished" (which is absolute nonsense) and that I need to have a backup plan (an understandable fear).
I know they mean the best but I just have no motivation for school due to this nagging feeling that it's not where I belong right now.
I currently am totally financially dependent on them right now so they basically control every aspect of my life.
I failed two of my three classes I'm enrolled in at my community college (no excuse but the feeling of worthlessness of what I'm doing is overwhelming) and every day I went the more I sunk into the abyss of apathy.
Should I stick with school and get my degree and a steady job and then pursue my passion?
Or should I just take the plunge and move out and go it alone? If so, any advice on how to move out and get situated?
I'm at a decisive crossroads in my life right now. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
