Would anybody give a thought on this?

I am starting college in a few weeks, and I'm torn between two majors to choose. One being Graphic design, and the other being Law enforcement.

Ever since I was a toddler,I loved to draw. I never stopped. I love animating and making my own art. As of right now I am scheduled to take the Law enforcement classes, but I'm having doubts.

I've always had a serious pull towards justice, and making things right, even if I can help a handful.

I had been having back pain for a while, and recently figured out it was a herniated disk. This is a fairly unfortunate thing to happen to a person just about to turn their 19th year, and will impair my chances to become a cop (my doctor said) but hey.

You play the hand your dealt.

With that in mind, I also didn't graduate on time. That's why I'm starting college so late, I was in night classes for half a school year.

I was supposed to start in February, but my night school classes were idiotically scheduled late this year, making me push my college entry back to this march, and eventually this May.

About a month ago, I seriously rekindled the passion I had for animation and art, and it seems that my entry to Law enforcement has been pushed back, farther and farther until I finally realized... "I have doubts".

So with this in consideration:

I have always had a passion for art, design, animation, and drawing. My herniated disk wouldn't be too bad of a factor in Graphic design as it would in Law enforcement, but I have always had a need to do something that helps people grasp justice and right. I won't be able to achieve that need in Graphic, but my passion is not in Law.

Any suggestions on how to go about this would help.
(except if you post like porn or something as a comment,haha)

Anyway, this was worth a shot.

Thanks to anyone willing to lend me a few minutes and a hand.

Well.. Depending on the facts, you just stated, I think Graphic design would be better. Why, you'd ask?
It's your passion, it's better one for your health and it's a way to express yourself. It means that you can help people to grasp justice and do right things, by painting - it's up to you, because only you decide what do you create.
Being creative allows you to do everything. Those are my thoughts.
So well... I hope I helped you somehow,
cheers~!

>>2 Thank you. I've been up all night thinking about it, and I agree with what you say. It should be something I'm passionate for,rather than an urge for something (justice).
Thank you again-! 🍑

Is that really you, Zorli? It's been a long time since I last saw you post something in your old thread. How have you been?

I agree with Chrome. I know it might be hard to give up the dream to join the police that you kept for years, but sometimes it's better to let go. You've chNged and grown over the years and of course, your aspirations wuld have changed, too. If you hold on to your old goal, you may regret it later. Let me give you an example:

One of my friends from high school had always dreamt of working as a judge. His neighbour worked in that profession and my friend had been helping him with various cases throughout his teenage years. He'd been convinced that working for the law was what he wanted to do for the rest of his life.

At the same time, my friend was very passionate about language and literature. He had always been very articulate and he loved to debate. Plus, he was an avid reader of classics and language-related subjects were his favourite. In high school, he joined a Drama club, a Satire Club and discovered other stage arts like Poetry Slamming for himself. That's where his passion lay.

So, when he graduated, he was wavering between his long-term goal of becoming a judge and his literary hobby. In the end, he went to study Law because it had been his dream and because it offered the better future prospects.

During his freshman year, however, he grew more and more frustrated with his studies. He more he studied, the more he felt that all the Law-related subjects he used to enjoy had become dull and tedious.
He then switched to Liberal Arts with focus on Language, Literature and Philosophy after a lot of consideration, which he is still studying with zeal.

Long story short, you should go into the field you're most enthusiastic about (i.e. Graphic Design).

If nothing else, I would side with whichever one is better for your health. Both are going to have their challenges and their downsides. But a herniated disc can get pretty serious. Do you want to be a cop seriously enough to get past all the potential complications and pain?

Whatever you choose, good luck to you. <3

>>3 No problem, my dear :) I'm happy to help ^^

>>4 This example you gave made me think about my father - he always wanted to be a military pilot, but his passion was always music.
After spending three years in military he abandoned it and went to Music University. Now he's a music teacher and he's happy about his decision.

>>4 believe it or not,it is.

I am.

Heh, I haven't been here in a good while. Lifes been as entertaining and unforgiving as ever. As for the old thread, I might make a new one, going deeper into what's gone on, but if anything,that's for a much later date. It's nice and a little surreal to know someone actually remembered those old chapters of my life.

Anyway, that's a really nice story. Definitely ties in quite tight with what I'm going through now. It was a pleasure to read. I really think I'll end up going into the graphic design world. It's more logical, and truly, my passion.
Thank you.

>>5 Yeah. The pain now can only be reduced, but never eliminated.When my doctor said that to me the first thing I thought of is "being a cop now,is going to be living hell"
As of now, I think the clouds are finally parting, and I'm getting a first real look at my sunshine-like future career I was always meant to be doing. Plus, at this point I don't think the pain and lack of passion is worth the hardships to come.


>>4 ...Hey. If you can remember Celty at all, or what went down years ago with her, then here's something I never mentioned.
When we were still together, I made her a promise that one day I would become a cop, and she replied with "I'll be a nurse!! We'll be like Superman and Wonder Woman!!"

I guess even though we have parted, and I have a beautiful girlfriend I truly love, I feel a little obligated to Celty?
I don't know, it's probably something I'll shake off eventually.
Maybe. Haha.

>>6 Yet another example that I should go into a field that I love and am passionate for. Thank you for that example. 😊

Anyway, I have about another week or so before I have to decide. Gives me a little more time to weight pros and cons for both.

Thank you everyone and anyone to come in advance. You all really helped. 🍑

Follow your passon kid youl be alot happeir

Choose the safer option

>>7 Yeah, expectations can be hard to deal with. Even more so when you've stuck to a certain idea for such a long time. I mean I remember you writing about wanting to go into Law enforcement in your old thread several times, and that must've been years ago. It's only natural that you still feel attached to your old dream.

But in the end, it all boils down to what you feel is right for you. It's your life, and you only get one chance at living it. It's far too precious to let other people's opinions or old obligations drag you off into a direction that you can't follow with conviction.

Here's a quote from an author that I like to ease your thoughts:
""If you don't hold any regrets in your choice, that means you must've made the right decision. [But] No matter what you choose, a person will always imagine the untaken path."

It's in our nature to worry about which other path we could have taken even though we're content with our lives. However what really counts is that you won't regret goin doen the one path you have chosen. And everything you've written screams out to me "I love Graphic Design!" You're lucky to have found your passion, so don't hesitate to pursue it. Remember, you deserve to be happy.

P.S.: If you want some advice to get rid of your sense of obligation towards your old dream, let me know and I'll help you out.

http://www.ted.com/talks/ruth_chang_how_to_make_hard_choices?language=en

This is from a little support group at school. The counselor showed this video specifically for me because I am currently having the same problem as you, although different majors. I'm torn between two different majors in the art field. I'm not really interested in law enforcement. But I found the video a little helpful. I'll still take advice from close friends, guidance counselors and family of course. But I think you should watch it, see if it helps?

I just re-read your old thread and saw that today's your birthday. So Happy Birthday, Zorli!