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Apple


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Posted Wed Aug 24th, 2011 7:46pm Post subject: School Is Hell

So, I've got two essays left until I graduate high school. Should have been done with them, but fuck it, I'm lazy. They're midterms, fairly simple, just haven't got any urge to write them whatsoever. That is not the issue, however.

The issue is that I want to go to college for something in film. I don't know what, and it's bothering the hell out of me. Do I want to try acting, or am I just thinking I do? Would I like to direct? The hell, I can't even direct myself to finish high school. My family and a few friends think I could write some comedy. Or review movies. But I'm too simple with movies, they either get no stars or 5 stars.

And then, what college do I go to? I wanted to go to the UK because I'm fucking eccentric like that, but of course it's way too much money, and I know no one there personally to stay with. And, where I live there are no good colleges for what I'm looking for. The closest is probably Chicago, though now I'm being told I should go to New York instead. Which, again, goddamn expensive. Fucking Minnesota and it's terrible colleges. Well, ok, some are good, but not what I want.

What do I do?

Honest to god, ducks are rapists. Also, dolphins.

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joan


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Posted Thu Aug 25th, 2011 12:43pm Post subject: School Is Hell

Start with English Literature and a foreign language at a local university. The foreign language aids the thinking process, and both literature units and language units,in my experience, include film.

Then you can decide where to go from there after a semester - such units should count towards many arts degrees anyway. You'll get to know the other students doing other courses and see what appeals to you. The above units often include a bit of acting anyway - I had to write and act in a short German language radio play, for instance.


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Nitro


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Posted Thu Aug 25th, 2011 4:20pm Post subject: School Is Hell

While I think the Arts in general often do, not always but 'often', attract..erm..unconventional thinkers and free spirits and such, it still goes that it takes DAMNED HARD WORK wether you're a superbig director like Spielberg ( who didn't get there overnight ) or a film star...

Anything you put your hands to, wether you have a passion for it or not, only comes out 'good' ( 'amazing' means taking it up several notches ), out of focused, hard work.

And even working your ass off you may never, ever achieve the kind of ideal or fantasy career people sometimes imagine.

Using Stephen Fry...he has a very good career and gets to do a lot of different things. He didn't start last week, right? He's been at it for decades..working. Hard.

But he in no way has the film 'power' that someone like Tom Cruise/Brad Pitt/Angelina Jolie/Meryl Streep has. He just does NOT command that sort of salary as an actor.

But...he's doing quite fine from all appearances and not suffering any kind of poverty.

Sometimes that is the LAST thing someone with an eccentric side wants to hear.

I'm supposed to say something else because I'm older than you, but honestly...college is never gonna go anywhere. Finish high school first and maybe work for a year, try to live on your own etc etc. THEN look into school. You know, by the end of a year you ought to know a little better what you're interested in doing and how hard you're willing to work to make it happen ( that is one of the absolute secrets of everything...)

Whatever you decide to do Apple - ENJOY Life In fact, you could start a blog right now about your predicament. You don't have to post every single day. I know for a fact you're not the only person your age in that boat. Seeing how you handle it might help or encourage someone else...

Really? Wow.

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Apple


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Posted Sat Aug 27th, 2011 12:37am Post subject: School Is Hell

Well, some slightly good news.... I've been approved for vocational rehabilitation, which will help me get into a school. Problem is, I'm not sure how much they will help with. Either it be a loan, or just advice on how to get started, I don't really know.

Honest to god, ducks are rapists. Also, dolphins.

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DespinaGR


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Posted Fri Sep 2nd, 2011 10:25pm Post subject: School Is Hell

http://www.slc.co.uk/

You may find it useful. (I don't know if you have seen this yet..)

Vous qui entrez, laissez toute espérance. ~Dante~

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