So many decisions by Paityn

So many decisions by Paityn - August 2024 Scholarship Essay

For as long as I can remember, I have never been a big fan of school and the education system in general. I wouldn't call myself a bad student though. That could be my own ego talking but I was a quiet student, I'd go to school, get any homework done and go home. I was at least a b average kid for all of my education career.
I never knew what I would go to college for or what my future job would be, I mean there are so many decisions. Maybe a doctor? or OH! how about an astronaut? mm nah. Wait... that's it! I'll be an artist. My first-grade self-thought one day at school. From that day on I focused a lot more on art, I enjoyed it, and with practice I got better and better.
Although I drew a lot, I still kept my options open, and I started thinking about other jobs options I could have. A flight attendant or pilot seems cool right? I get to travel in the sky and explore the world but I'm not good with people so maybe I'll just stick to being a passenger. Well, what about a therapist? I like psychology and I think hearing about other people's experiences would be interesting. Or an even better idea! Art therapy I get to do the same things but now art is added! But I definitely am not mentally ready to handle other people's problems as well.
As I went through high school and got closer to graduation, I thought more and more about what I should do after I graduate. Now let's introduce my uncle he's not necessarily an artsy person but he always has supported my art and has even commissioned me for things like family portraits. He was the one who introduced me to MIAD and told me about their art program. I finally had an idea of where I could go to school.
There were days where I thought about changing my mind but when I got the acceptance letter back from MIAD, I was ecstatic. I had to go, I love art, it might be art, but I could totally pursue it as a career. so that is how my path has gone thus far. I finished my first year at MIAD and can honestly say I really enjoyed it; it has opened me up to so many new things and brought me out of my comfort zone.
My Life could always change in the future but right now my mind is set on enjoying college while it lasts and graduate someday. Thinking about the future gives me so much anxiety but I think I can make it; I mean I've made it this far am I right?