Hey guys. So, I'm pretty deep into the college search process. I basically have a finalized college list, and now I just have to answer the supplemental questions. One of the questions (it was for UT) asked "if you could have any career, what would it be?" I don't know what I want to be, but after thinking about it, I had an answer: an audio engineer. It was like an epiphany. I realized I'd like to study audio engineering if I had the opportunity to, but the problem is, there are no schools on my apply list that have audio engineering majors.
It seems like UT actually has something with their Arts and Entertainment Technologies major, but I'm not sure if that is a good option. I also don't want to go to a school that is primarily focused on audio engineering. I still want the typical university experience. And speaking of experience, I don't have any in audio engineering. So even if I wanted to go to school for it, I probably wouldn't even get accepted, because you need to send in a portfolio for many of the schools (like USC - otherwise I'd consider it because I still get the university experience). Basically, the problem is finding a school that has an environment I like but also offers courses in areas I'm interested in.
The reason audio engineering is appealing to me is because I love music, but I'm not really talented in terms of composing, so I wouldn't make a good musician. I do have a creative side, but I don't like having pressure and feeling like I'm forced to create something. I have a good work ethic and am organized/detail oriented, so I think audio engineering would be a good way to still be in the industry and around music while playing to my strengths. However, this is hardly a permanent decision. Like I said, I have no experience. It's just something I'd like to explore, but I feel my options are limiting considering nowhere I'm applying to has audio engineering programs (except maybe UT).
UT is one of my top choices, and I think a good approach for me would be to take some courses in the Arts and Entertainment Technologies and try to learn outside of the university. As in, if there is a local concert going on, I would try and make connections with the audio engineer and see if I can observe or help out in any way. I know the music scene in Austin is great and it's a great college town. What are your opinions? Are there any better routes for me to take? Thanks!
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