![]() ![]() But within art, we analyze ourselves and our society, asking question we might not have asked otherwise. In math and science, we find solutions and get answers. Hector Garza from Teatro Palo Alto explained that the arts are important because you learn the to ask questions. If you’re having trouble in your health class, it might be hard to be a nurse. Like anything, you need to have the talent or the willingness to put in the work,” Brawley said.īrawley pointed out like any field of study, it might not be suited toward one person. Growing up surrounded in art made Kevin want to pursue this field, working to obtain a career in digital arts.Ĭakky Brawley, Palo Alto’s associate professor of Art, wanted a career in art since she was young, and she was in an environment where she could pursue it. Kevin Garza, a Digital Arts major, chose art because most of his family studied art, “My whole family was into art, so I felt like I should study it.” In other words, professional work does exist for this major. Both of these would require a bachelor’s degree. For multimedia artists, 69,400 jobs were recorded, a 6 percent increase. They just want to get rich quick, or if they don’t the make it, they become a starving artist.Īccording to the Federal Bureau of Labor, the outlook for a graphic designer in 2014 was 261,600 jobs recorded, a 1 percent increase. The art student won’t make a bridge, like an engineer, or heal people, like a doctor. As a student, you just want to be the next “Drake,” someone who wants to shine in the light. They want to do something quick and get recognition for it. One perception that many people have is that if a person studies art, they are lazy. A career in the arts can range from illustration to drama to music. Nursing, law and engineering are all seen as noble studies, while art is often seen as a huge risk. When students choose a major, they are encouraged to study something that they can make a living. Everything will fall into place.Pulse staff reporter Photo of Palo Alto College art students by Thristan Ramos. If you are reading this, it’s going to be okay. Everyone has their own reasons and every single one of them is valid. I don’t feel as alone to grow older knowing that others feel the same way. I believe that many things play a role on how you think when it comes down to this topic. Growing old has different meanings for each person. When it comes to that I am very confident.” I asked him the same question and he replied, “Actually I am ready to grow older. The thought of growing up does not have the same impact on everybody. I mean who would want to live life without actually living and enjoying every minute of it? Exactly, no one. I do not want to spend my life just working. When I am older I want to be able to travel and not worry if I’ll be able to afford it. It is very understandable to have this fear. You have to find a way to balance your life. When you’re an adult your life can be hectic. I am also afraid to be old and in pain, I am not trying to have back pain and everything that comes with it.” But what if I am not able to be free?Ī couple days ago I asked my brother, “Do you have any fears when you think of growing up, if so what are they?” He said, “I am afraid that I will not be free that I will always be busy working and will never have time nor the money to explore. Now I am not trying to be negative again, but I am talking about my fears that come with growing old. I believe that when you are older, you can do as you wish. I want to create a calm, gentle and loving environment - the environment I envied while growing up. I have a fear that when I grow older and have children I become the parent my father and mother used to be - the one thing I promised myself not to do. Instead, I worry that I might not be able to financially support myself and my future family. I wish I could say the same about myself but I can not. When you start growing you think of all the places you want to see, all the stuff you want to buy, etc. ![]() I guess those reasons affect me when I envision myself growing and creating a life of my own. I grew up surrounded by a family who did not really know how to respect one another, I grew up with parents that truly loved us but did not provide that calm environment a child needs, I grew up seeing the adults around me struggle financially, and not live the way they truly desire. I want to experience life but at the same time it is a point in my life I am afraid to get to. Growing up comes with fears.ĭon’t get me wrong, I want to grow up. Growing up is facing reality and accepting challenges. Growing up means no longer depending on someone to care for you. We are no longer that little kid running freely without a care in the world. Everyone wants to grow up, but there is a fear of growing up that worries me. ![]()
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