This is such a great essay! I never questioned my choice to major in business since it was reinforced by my high school and I honestly wasn’t exposed to much in the creative realm, both at school and family life. But looking back I wish creative pursuits were presented as things to explore, even if only for expanding the mind and not necessarily as a profession.
It’s so true that your degree subject isn’t as important as the skills you pick up with a college education. I often think what it’d be like to go back now and learn for learning’s sake, as I’m so much more curious and appreciative of learning than I was back then.
Thank you for reading, Morganne! I love that you've found writing as creative expression, despite what you said about not being exposed to much in terms of creativity. I totally agree with you that creativity can be valuable, even if not pursued as a hard and fast career.
I think about that all the time too. I wasn't a bad student back then, but I know I'd be such a better one now. I've been toying with grad school, but because I am so curious about so many things, I'm not sure what I would even study! 😅
Aww those university years are so scary and they feel open and wide for all the wrong reasons. we truly create our own ties. I studied philosophy also because it was a delayed choice. I would learn to learn and, of course, it would open my mind and prepare me to the abyss also known as the future. But my mother lived a very similar experience to yours... always the artistic type, always expected to be an accountant.
This is such a great essay! I never questioned my choice to major in business since it was reinforced by my high school and I honestly wasn’t exposed to much in the creative realm, both at school and family life. But looking back I wish creative pursuits were presented as things to explore, even if only for expanding the mind and not necessarily as a profession.
It’s so true that your degree subject isn’t as important as the skills you pick up with a college education. I often think what it’d be like to go back now and learn for learning’s sake, as I’m so much more curious and appreciative of learning than I was back then.
Thank you for reading, Morganne! I love that you've found writing as creative expression, despite what you said about not being exposed to much in terms of creativity. I totally agree with you that creativity can be valuable, even if not pursued as a hard and fast career.
I think about that all the time too. I wasn't a bad student back then, but I know I'd be such a better one now. I've been toying with grad school, but because I am so curious about so many things, I'm not sure what I would even study! 😅
I feel that — we need a grad school for curious adults!! lol. Never mind the degree, I just want to intellectually explore and chat with people
Yes!! Exactly this! There’s got to be something like this out there 🤔
Aww those university years are so scary and they feel open and wide for all the wrong reasons. we truly create our own ties. I studied philosophy also because it was a delayed choice. I would learn to learn and, of course, it would open my mind and prepare me to the abyss also known as the future. But my mother lived a very similar experience to yours... always the artistic type, always expected to be an accountant.