Other schools...

I've all but handed in my resignation for NWCA, it just makes me so unhappy. It isn't offering me what I need, or what I want it doesn't have the proper facilities for the students and let's face it...most of the teachers are coming off either confused, lazy, or incompetent(there are exceptions to the rule of course). It's costing me too much, and I can barely make myself go. So at the end of the semester, I'm out. However, don't despair my minions! I'm not ending my education and my future in that one swoop! No worries, I have already started to shop around other schools, so far Pacific Northwest College of Art is the only school that I have looked at in any great detail... but it looks promising thus far. I could major in photography, which...it's what I love most. I'd be capable of getting a BFA in that or illustration....which are the ones I'd consider. They also have certificate programs in Graphic Design, but I don't think that's the route I would go, honestly. I want to build on my education someday, maybe even be a teacher...who knows. Probably, not a teacher...but I'd at least like that to be an option. Right now I'm headed towards a dead end, my credits are nontransferable. My school is a nobody amongst the faces of art schools, and I would like a bit of prestige. I'd also like to be in a bigger city. I find such inspiration in urban areas, and while I like Poulsbo, I need a faster pulse. That's why Portland is looking so promising, but I have so much information to gather so I don't make the same mistake again. I jumped head first, blindly, without even looking into other schools to any extent. I think I am now going to take a year and work, I know my need to succeed and be creative won't allow me to live beyond that without working towards my future goals. Apparently I am a bit conceited and egotistical, and it is unthinkable that I could not be something. I'm okay with that, whatever it takes...there is so much more for me to explore, and with this well paying job maybe and minimal payments, I will be able to afford to save up and be more financially prepared for my next move...maybe even afford to buy some equipment I've been wanting. I really think this is the best course of action, I'm happy with this decision. Now, I'm off to explore a bit more...this world is full of possibilities. I plan on finding myself a great deal of them to experience.