<p>All of it is true. But it can be done and I have seen it done. </p>
<p>However, one has to learn to make the best of their situations and circumstances in life. We can’t do job hopping because we are not finding the perfect world we are seeking. Life isnt that way. </p>
<p>It is true that in undergraduate school we do more exploring and self analysis and growing…all that is good. But there are some limits…some of which are external, like time and money, others which are internal like always jumping from place to place searching for our own soul. So you have to examine the situation from both paradigm’s. </p>
<p>Making the best of what you have and making creative things is part of what you are supposed to do in college. Get involved on campus. If that fails, then get involved in a community theatre group. </p>
<p>No school is perfect, certainly not for everyone. The grass is not always greener on the other side…it could be a mirage (or marketing! lol.) </p>
<p>Don’t be too hard on yourself either. These are normal feelings and need to be channeled into positive energy and outcomes. Develop a sense of humor when things go wrong or you get frustrated. </p>
<p>If you tend to be a perfectionist then learn to curb that to a more reasonable and rational level, accepting that people will often frustrate you and life is full of surprises both good and bad. Balance. </p>
<p>Transferitis is a common feeling among freshmen…and sometimes sophomores. Most of the time it will pass if you persevere and seek out bigger and better challenges on campus, adjust lifestyles, or learn to cope better/find humor in things. Growing up is not an easy path for anyone…and its awkward when dreams confront reality. </p>
<p>Without more information, it is hard to advise you. Did you talk to a professor about this? Did you speak with your advisor? Did you speak with student counseling services? All three may have really good suggestions on how to make it better where you are.</p>
<p>Theatre is excellent and fun…but also highly competitive as a career…the starving artist syndrome. Better to do it as a hobby and outlet for your creative “karma” and get a degree in something that might help you find solid employment…even if that is a history or english degree…something that a company wants or needs…liberal arts students DO find meaningful and well paying work…sometimes in surprising places. </p>
<p>Best of luck.</p>