Still Torn...

Okay, so I'll start off with the good news! I heard back from Columbia College Chicago, and I have been accepted into the film & video program! :) So, that's two acceptances to two schools in Chicago, and I have made basically no plans to stay here. I'm fully on board with being in Chicago in August.

However, I still don't know which school I will be going to. I thought that if I got accepted to Columbia that I'd be able to just ignore Roosevelt and all the money they gave me, and go to Columbia. But I have this issue with not wanting people to be disappointed in and/or worried about me, and it's keeping me from being able to make a decision. I know that my mom wants me to stick with psychology and get the degree before pursuing anything else because I'll have a backup plan. And I know my aunt wants me to stick with psychology because it's a more stable job market, etc.

I know that I need to make my own decisions, but I don't want anyone to be unhappy with my decision and/or not be supportive of the decision. So even though I thought that it would be an easier decision once I was accepted, I'm still struggling with where to go.

But one thing is 99% sure, I will be in Chicago come August. Question is, which school & what major...

So yeah...

<3 Amber Marie

Chicago Update!!

It's bee a while since I've talked about Chicago, but that doesn't mean that I haven't been thinking about it. :)

I have good news. :) I applied to Columbia College for film and Roosevelt University for psychology, remember??

Well, I have been accepted to Roosevelt University! They have offered me a scholarship and a grant. And I qualify for their honors program! :)

It's looking like Chicago is going to be a reality. :)

The only dilemma now is whether I want to be a psych major anymore. While I know that simply being in Chicago will make me considerably happy, I don't know that being in the psychology program will make me happy in the long run. I'm really serious about wanting to be in the film industry. Maybe not to be a director or producer, but to be a screenwriter. Or you know what, maybe I'll do all three. But first things first, I need to go to school for it. And Columbia is really where I see myself.

So, now I don't really know what to do about Roosevelt. They are giving me an amazing offer. How can I turn it down? But then again, why go to a school that costs twice as much as where I am now to pursue the same degree and possibly not be happy??

So every time it seems like I have made progress, another wrench gets thrown in. If only Columbia would process my letter of recommendation! Then I would know where I stand with them! But will that help or hurt the process!?

Yup, more rambling and going around in circles while I try to decide what to do with my life.

But, it's now looking like I'll be in Chicago in August no matter what major & school I choose, which is good because right now I'm ready for Nicholls to be in my rear view mirror.

As always, comments are wanted and more than welcome. :)

Until my next rambling post,
Amber Marie