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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Was the professor correct ? Did you end up in that field ?[/quote]
I dropped out immediately. It was my very first class. I would have had to take the majority of related classes with her, I was embarrassed and took her words to heart. I have no clue if I could have improved with some guidance and support. My heart was in it, but then I allowed her to shatter it. 
I allowed her to shatter it. [/quote]

Which major or career ?[/quote]
Graphic design[/quote]

Something similar happened to me too, also in graphic design. It was one of my last classes as an undergrad and we were having a review of a project I'd spent a semester working on. It was a panel of three professors in the graphic design department, and when looking at my project which I'd spent so much time on, one of them (who had worked with me before) said: "I'm not sure graphic design is the best choice for you."

I was kind of annoyed at the time but I ended up working in three jobs after college in that field. Looking back, I had talent but it wasn't off the charts; what got me through those first few jobs was the fact I picked up computer design quickly when not many designers had entered that aspect of the field yet. I did end up leaving graphic design, but I am proud of the work I did and enjoyed the jobs I had. Yes the professor ended up being correct, but I also did some really cool things and met some amazingly creative people.[/quote]

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