I went to talk to the head costume designer today about being a costume designer. I've been thinking about changing my major lately and I've been playing around with the idea of being a costume designer. She said that chances are I would have to get a masters degree to really go far in the field, but the job is fairly marketable though doesn't pay really well. She gave me some things to do this summer in the costume shop at my university for some experience. But then she asked me a question to help in my indecisiveness: Can you imagine doing anything else?
If I love it enough I can make it work, right? I honestly can't really think of anything that would make me happier. I don't want to sit behind a desk all day, writing and editing papers, as was my original life plan. I want to go out there and create things. But I'm scared. Scared of going against what I've wanted for so long -- though I don't know if I want it anymore. Scared of putting myself and my designs out there and being shut down. Scared of the lack of stability that, if I don't play my cards right, can happen. Scared of the acting classes that I'll have to take as part of the major. Scared of doing anything else.
I'm glad for my eight month long break so I can figure my life out.
good luck! if you do decide to change your major, I know you'll be great. you are so creative that you'll be fine :)
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