Q. OK well my parents are offering to pay for me to go to college and get an Associates degree in anything. But I am very set on going to Las Angeles and going to the New York Film Academy for acting and screenwriting ASAP. I know there is no definite career in those fields but that is all I can see myself doing. My parents won�t pay or even co-sign for me to finance the NYFA School. They will consider financing or even paying for the whole film school if I get my Associates degree but I really don�t like school. I haven�t even graduated high school yet (this year) and I can�t imagine going two more years of traditional school. Plus I would love to show them that I can actually go to LA and make something of myself without college. Also I have been saving up money and researching on getting my credit so I can get financing. I have a well thought out plan but I just want to feel that I made a good decision. Someone have any suggestions? Please help!
A. I do not find any dilemma about your future. What I find is a young lady whose mind is somehow clouded by a persisting certain desire. I understand that and I can feel your urges. I went through the same thing at a decisive stage of my life. I was 18 when I started writing short stories. My stories were read by my father (PhD in comparative linguistics) and a few famous and successful writers; one of them is a Noble-prize winner. They all were surprised and sincerely encouraged me. One of them, who used to write scripts for episodes on the national TV offered me a contract (he will inspire me with the idea and I will write the script in my eloquent language). At that time I was about to do my BA in comparative linguistics (4 academic years). I decided to do my BA first and in the mean time, I never stopped writing. Now I have a MA, have already published 35 of my short stories, and I am planning for doing my PhD by the end of 2007.
Now, being that said please open up, cast those urges aside momentarily and listen...
I am positive that your parents love you and wish you nothing but success in your life, but their life experience and understanding of the little girl they brought up as well as their desire that you have a secure future may make them stubborn. It has nothing to do with whether they doubt your abilities or not, but it has everything to do with what is called tough love.
Therefore, when there is tough love involved and both parties are gripping on to their decision, the best thing to do is to compromise; reach a decision that will make everybody happy in a win-win situation.
You have already mentioned "offering to pay for me to go to college and get an Associates degree in anything.� The buzzing word here is ANYTHING. Now let us have a look at this.
You have not yet finished your high school and want to delve into acting and screenwriting:
1. How much literature on the subject have you read so far?
2. How many roles have you so far played and it really showed that you are gifted?
3. How many scripts so far have you written?
You do not get the above through schooling only as at schools they can not spoon-feed talents. They may be able to teach you some tools of the industry, but the rest depends on you.
Believe me, there is logic behind climbing the ladder step by step. You should get the basics first so that you will not build your castle on sands.
Do you know that great movies are based on great novels and great novels have been written by well-educated people? Also the scripts written for those novels are not written by under-educated people.
Do you know that the old-time style of great actors is now over? Those actors started acting at a very young age.
I am not putting you down. I am just paving the way for you to understand the word COMPROMISE.
May I suggest that you compromise by doing an associate degree alright but in a field which is closely related to what you want to do for your future. Thus, your parents will be happy, knowing that they have supported you until you are ashore. The rest is your future and they will have no say in it. In the meanwhile, you will be learning and will apply this type of relevant learning on your acting and screenwriting.
In conclusion, the decision is yours. If you want to go a head do it your own way, it is your decision, and you wouldn't blame anybody but yourself. I just hope that you will re-consider and re-count your sheep.
I wish you all success.
Now, being that said please open up, cast those urges aside momentarily and listen...
I am positive that your parents love you and wish you nothing but success in your life, but their life experience and understanding of the little girl they brought up as well as their desire that you have a secure future may make them stubborn. It has nothing to do with whether they doubt your abilities or not, but it has everything to do with what is called tough love.
Therefore, when there is tough love involved and both parties are gripping on to their decision, the best thing to do is to compromise; reach a decision that will make everybody happy in a win-win situation.
You have already mentioned "offering to pay for me to go to college and get an Associates degree in anything.� The buzzing word here is ANYTHING. Now let us have a look at this.
You have not yet finished your high school and want to delve into acting and screenwriting:
1. How much literature on the subject have you read so far?
2. How many roles have you so far played and it really showed that you are gifted?
3. How many scripts so far have you written?
You do not get the above through schooling only as at schools they can not spoon-feed talents. They may be able to teach you some tools of the industry, but the rest depends on you.
Believe me, there is logic behind climbing the ladder step by step. You should get the basics first so that you will not build your castle on sands.
Do you know that great movies are based on great novels and great novels have been written by well-educated people? Also the scripts written for those novels are not written by under-educated people.
Do you know that the old-time style of great actors is now over? Those actors started acting at a very young age.
I am not putting you down. I am just paving the way for you to understand the word COMPROMISE.
May I suggest that you compromise by doing an associate degree alright but in a field which is closely related to what you want to do for your future. Thus, your parents will be happy, knowing that they have supported you until you are ashore. The rest is your future and they will have no say in it. In the meanwhile, you will be learning and will apply this type of relevant learning on your acting and screenwriting.
In conclusion, the decision is yours. If you want to go a head do it your own way, it is your decision, and you wouldn't blame anybody but yourself. I just hope that you will re-consider and re-count your sheep.
I wish you all success.
Gift Ideas for some one who finished graduate school?
Q. What are some awesome gift Ideas. because my former band director just got his masters in london and I want to get him something special to congratulate him.
A. Well, that probably would depend on your financial ability! When I got my Masters my family gave me a new edition of the Oxford English Dictionary -- all 28 volumes, and when I got my PhD. My husband bought me a trip to Italy for 3 months, and rented a villa in Tuscany!
Now, what would be appropriate? A watch, a really nice set of pens, something he might have some interest in! What are his hobbies? What is his area of study for his masters? I would say, that if he has a wife, sister, mother, etc., that you could contact, and ask them what he might like, that would be a good way to find out. Good luck.
Now, what would be appropriate? A watch, a really nice set of pens, something he might have some interest in! What are his hobbies? What is his area of study for his masters? I would say, that if he has a wife, sister, mother, etc., that you could contact, and ask them what he might like, that would be a good way to find out. Good luck.
How much or what gift do I give my brother for graduating college with his PHD? IT has taken him 18 years!?
Q.
A. I have no idea what you might be able or willing to spend; however, 40 years ago, I received a gift upon the completion of my terminal degree that I cherish and display with pride to this day.
It is a handsome, personal "Colorprint Mirror." It is a large, tasteful mirror that measures 14.5" X 25.5" At the top is an Eglomise custom panoramic painting of a campus landmark with two beautiful lines of calligraphy: One with my name and degree; the other with my University's name and location. My "Colorprint Mirror" is framed in antique gold-tone wood. Today, the large "Colorprint Mirror" costs approximately $230. The company has smaller mirrors and other gifts using the same motif (e.g., personalized desk boxes, personalized desk clocks).
I have no financial interest in the company, "Ivy Covered Halls"; however they have been in business since 1922, and I have purchased three gifts for friends from them. Each time I have found the owners to be helpful and generous with their time. I urge you to visit their web site:
http://www.ivycoveredhalls.com/
The mirrors are displayed at
http://www.ivycoveredhalls.com/category/mirrors.php
It is good of you to recognize his accomplishment as you do.
Congratulations to your brother!!
It is a handsome, personal "Colorprint Mirror." It is a large, tasteful mirror that measures 14.5" X 25.5" At the top is an Eglomise custom panoramic painting of a campus landmark with two beautiful lines of calligraphy: One with my name and degree; the other with my University's name and location. My "Colorprint Mirror" is framed in antique gold-tone wood. Today, the large "Colorprint Mirror" costs approximately $230. The company has smaller mirrors and other gifts using the same motif (e.g., personalized desk boxes, personalized desk clocks).
I have no financial interest in the company, "Ivy Covered Halls"; however they have been in business since 1922, and I have purchased three gifts for friends from them. Each time I have found the owners to be helpful and generous with their time. I urge you to visit their web site:
http://www.ivycoveredhalls.com/
The mirrors are displayed at
http://www.ivycoveredhalls.com/category/mirrors.php
It is good of you to recognize his accomplishment as you do.
Congratulations to your brother!!
Repeat Graduation Announcements?
Q. My son graduated with his Bachelors degree last May and we sent out announcements for which he received lots of checks and cash. He decided to stay and get his Masters Degree. So do I send out announcements again when he graduates? Will people think he is asking for more gifts/money? Do I state "No gifts please"? All of you with multiple degrees...how did you handle it?
A. I think the proper etiquette on that is to not send them for the Master's, but it is proper to send for the PhD.
Sending more announcements so soon really isn't a very good idea, and does make people think you are looking for gift$, no matter what is stated. I suggest that you write a letter to your friends, and in that letter mention that he has gotten in Masters' degree now, and what his plans are. Make it a "family" newsy letter so tell them what your family as a whole has been doing etc. Often these letters are sent at Christmas, but you could do it anytime.
Sending more announcements so soon really isn't a very good idea, and does make people think you are looking for gift$, no matter what is stated. I suggest that you write a letter to your friends, and in that letter mention that he has gotten in Masters' degree now, and what his plans are. Make it a "family" newsy letter so tell them what your family as a whole has been doing etc. Often these letters are sent at Christmas, but you could do it anytime.
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