By Madison Flatman
I by no means actually understood why individuals went to school as a result of I didn’t know what I wished to go to school for.
I used to be an aspiring singer all my life. And I watched many individuals within the music subject change into profitable with out a diploma in vocal efficiency.
I didn’t perceive why I ought to go to school to review one thing that was in the end primarily based on luck and timing reasonably than on my academic background.
Once I graduated highschool, I bear in mind the strain of individuals continually asking me why I wasn’t going to school.
You possibly can think about how many individuals tried to encourage me to go. There was one time I spent an hour arguing with a relative about why I didn’t wish to get a level in enterprise.
I used to be adamant that I didn’t wish to enroll in faculty till I used to be assured that the diploma I wished wouldn’t solely be useful to me in the long term however could be one thing I’m genuinely thinking about.
For the subsequent seven years, I bounced from one entry-level job to the subsequent whereas many individuals obtained levels.
I watched my buddies graduate faculty. Some went on to have their dream jobs, whereas others started to query how a lot their diploma was value since there have been no alternatives of their desired fields.
Whereas they spent hours in lecture halls for a level that they selected once they had been a child, I used to be fine-tuning my artistic expertise.
I attended musical workshops and classes to form my craft as a vocalist. As I used to be trying into musical packages in my space, I additionally thought-about theater packages.
Finally, I starred in a group theater manufacturing that in the end made me understand I didn’t wish to pursue appearing. Nevertheless, this chance led me to have the chance to write down a ten-minute stage play in lower than 12 hours.
And that’s an expertise I’m pleased I bought to have.
With that and the start of my journey as a content material author for Unwritten, I spotted my love for writing was one thing I wished to pursue as equally as music.
As soon as I spotted that, I started to look into methods to pursue writing extra professionally. I began to discover faculties for this diploma whereas conserving my present commitments in thoughts.
As you’re studying this, I’m at present beginning my first week of school, which I’m doing nearly. All issues thought-about, I’m glad I took time to expertise and discover myself earlier than I selected to acquire a level.
I’m very excited to see what’s subsequent on my academic journey!
Madison Flatman is a singer, drummer, and author from Wisconsin and a frequent contributor to Unwritten. Her work focuses on subjects of wellness, relationships, and psychological well being.
This text was initially printed at Unwritten. Reprinted with permission from the writer.
