Worried im making a massive mistake if i change course in final year

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I’m currently a second year fashion student and I have previously mentioned that I had thought of changing course to costume as I thought it was something I was interested in but I worry I’m going to be making a huge mistake here as I know I would be already qualified to do costume work doing a fashion design degree.
It’s what my heart is telling me to do but I worry I will make a huge mistake if I change course. Costume was what I originally wanted to do at university and it breaks me too much and I have had a terrible time at the university I am at already given the way the social clubs have treated me and I don’t want to make matters worse.
It’s just people have commented really nasty things about me and have asked me questions I do not feel comforted with and it’s been a very difficult journey. I don’t know what to do again as I have been doing so well on the course I’m on already.

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I'm ngl, If you're actually doing well on your course I wouldn't change, it's too much of a risk.

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by ADTRgirlxo

I’m currently a second year fashion student and I have previously mentioned that I had thought of changing course to costume as I thought it was something I was interested in but I worry I’m going to be making a huge mistake here as I know I would be already qualified to do costume work doing a fashion design degree.
It’s what my heart is telling me to do but I worry I will make a huge mistake if I change course. Costume was what I originally wanted to do at university and it breaks me too much and I have had a terrible time at the university I am at already given the way the social clubs have treated me and I don’t want to make matters worse.
It’s just people have commented really nasty things about me and have asked me questions I do not feel comforted with and it’s been a very difficult journey. I don’t know what to do again as I have been doing so well on the course I’m on already.

Hi there,

I'm really sorry to hear you've had a tough time at uni - although many students face these kinds of difficulties, people have no right to treat you like this and I hope things get better for you in your final year.

I would generally say that if you're doing a course you're doing well on, then try to stick at it for one more year, because you could always apply for costume jobs or do a masters' year in costume after this (example from UAL!). I'm sure no one would judge you for changing course if this is 100% what you felt you wanted to do, but it would be a lot of hassle for you and quite a lot of new things to get used to which may not be helpful in your final year where your marks count the most.

In terms of social groups, have you thought about joining a new society afresh for your final year, and seeing if you can meet a few new people? Perhaps in something else you're interested in. Its never too late to put yourself out there and it might help to do something new 🙂

I hope some of this helped, and wishing you the best of luck

Holly
University of Bath

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