Is it wrong to do a uni course simply because its a favourite subject?

Is it wrong to do a uni course simply because its a favourite subject?

I'm 17 and I do extended diploma level 3 art, and I'm in my last year of college doing my final major project currently and I had a 1 to 1 with my progression coach who I already don't really get on well with. And she asked how I was doing, I said OK.

Then she asked what I was going to do after college, I told her 'oh im going to university to do Japanese intercultural, communication and linguistics.' She just looked at me shocked, she said 'oh... really?' And I told her 'yeah well I didn't really want to go to university at first answer of the money but my freind told me about a course she was doing in languages and I thought I'd have a look and well here we are.'

She then looked up a course at teesside University and was like 'but this would be much better for you as its actually about art' I told her 'yes i know I had a look at it before but I'd rather do Japanese as its been heavy interest I've had for years now and it's inspired my art.' She just went on a out how it's a hard course which I know it is don't get me wrong. And then she just says 'oh I wouldn't be suprised if you dropped out' and I just sat there, just didn't say anything I just laughed awkwardly. This went on for a bit back and forth and I got to the point I didn't know whether to yell at her or cry. And after that she said if I wanted to go to do a Japanese course she would only understand it if I was speaking Japanese and doing my FMP about Japan, and she said she felt like she was kicking the puppy and that was when she decided to stop finally talking.

I was really excited to go to university and now I didn't really know what to do as I've already applied and have applied for funding.

Reply 1

Stiffy Byng

Doing a subject which you love is the best idea!

Reply 2

Stiffy Byng

As long as you can obtain the grades which you would need for the courses you like, and could handle the workload in such courses, then you will be fine, What you do after university may or may not be related to your degree. The chance to study something that you like for three years is worth taking. Good luck!

Reply 3

Jysxvyjjvfrt

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by Stiffy Byng

Thank you, I got a unconditional offer from the University i want to go to, which I was trying to explain to her, I kept telling her I knew it was gonna be a hard course but she wouldn't listen

Reply 4

Stiffy Byng

Go for it!

Reply 5

cksiu

Universities Forum Helper

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by Jysxvyjjvfrt

Thank you, I got a unconditional offer from the University i want to go to, which I was trying to explain to her, I kept telling her I knew it was gonna be a hard course but she wouldn't listen

Go for it! Why bother taking her words so seriously?

Reply 6

Teesside University

Official Rep

Hey!

First of all, we’re really sorry that this conversation made you question your excitement about university. The most important thing is that you’re choosing a course that you’re passionate about, and if Japanese, intercultural communication and linguistics are what inspire you, then that’s absolutely the right path for you!

At Teesside, we believe university should be about your interests, your ambitions and your future. Studying something you love will keep you motivated and your passion for Japanese has already influenced your creativity. If you ever wanted to reach out to us and chat about other options, you're always welcome to come along to an open day and chat to our academics.

Whatever you decide, we hope you stay excited about university because this is your journey, and you deserve to study something that makes you happy. Wishing you the best of luck! 💛

Thanks, N.

Reply 7

Soopy

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by Jysxvyjjvfrt

Is it wrong to do a uni course simply because its a favourite subject?
I'm 17 and I do extended diploma level 3 art, and I'm in my last year of college doing my final major project currently and I had a 1 to 1 with my progression coach who I already don't really get on well with. And she asked how I was doing, I said OK.
Then she asked what I was going to do after college, I told her 'oh im going to university to do Japanese intercultural, communication and linguistics.' She just looked at me shocked, she said 'oh... really?' And I told her 'yeah well I didn't really want to go to university at first answer of the money but my freind told me about a course she was doing in languages and I thought I'd have a look and well here we are.'
She then looked up a course at teesside University and was like 'but this would be much better for you as its actually about art' I told her 'yes i know I had a look at it before but I'd rather do Japanese as its been heavy interest I've had for years now and it's inspired my art.' She just went on a out how it's a hard course which I know it is don't get me wrong. And then she just says 'oh I wouldn't be suprised if you dropped out' and I just sat there, just didn't say anything I just laughed awkwardly. This went on for a bit back and forth and I got to the point I didn't know whether to yell at her or cry. And after that she said if I wanted to go to do a Japanese course she would only understand it if I was speaking Japanese and doing my FMP about Japan, and she said she felt like she was kicking the puppy and that was when she decided to stop finally talking.
I was really excited to go to university and now I didn't really know what to do as I've already applied and have applied for funding.

I was in a very similar situation actually! I was only doing art but only applying for Japanese at uni and people thought it was odd (though they weren't rude about it). Now I'm getting good grades on my Japanese course and still draw in my spare time so it worked out fine!

Reply 8

Mateoxwalker

Ultimately you want to enjoy your career so enjoying the subject isn't bad at all. I'd also have a realistic think about career options and if they fit the life you want as well, but enjoying it is definitiely a large piece of the puzzle