Author: FDF
Date: 2006-08-08 13:07
Laurie,
I understand your frustration with school and your desire to be in the work force. It must be especially difficult with a semester’s worth of work remaining, but a need to remain in school for two more years. I hope I can offer you some advice.
First, remember your goal of becoming a music teacher and how important your goal was to you when you began. Imagine the reality of being a music teacher, and how you will deal with that. If your dream of being a music teacher is still strong, then don’t let the difficult task of achieving that goal defeat you. Keep your mind on your dream.
Second, talk to your advisor, to some department heads, or instructors of courses you need to complete. Perhaps you can take some individualized instruction to complete requirements and speed up the time.
Third, if you must judge your classmates, judge them by their talents and intelligence, but not their age.
Fourth, remember your own self-worth, the proof is in your current success. Praise and recognition from other’s isn’t always forthcoming in a competitive environment, so you have to access your own abilities and accomplishments. You are a success, or you wouldn’t be this close to your goal.
Finally, if you don’t already have some other interests to occupy your mind, develop some. Hopefully, you are playing in an ensemble you enjoy, or engaged in some other school activities, etc.
Above all, remember your ambitions are worthy and keep steadfast to your dreams.
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