A few weeks ago I started school again after quite a long break of doing nothing. I knew it would be hard work where procrastinating wouldn't be an option. I thought I was prepared, turns out I underestimated just how much hard work it actually requires.

I just completed my second week full of lectures, daily assignments, weekly assignments, daily drawings, watching tutorials... and then they recommend working on personal projects during the weekends. Deadlines are tight, most of my days are spent at school, when I actually get home I barely have any time to do anything before I need to sleep.

The point is that I haven't been able to be around much, especially on the forums. I should be able to spend some more time around here soon, but until then I have a little something I've been saving for my favourite forum lurkers.

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You changed your name! :O

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I always recognized her as Mullins anywayz :D

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maybe you saw the future

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Nah, I just use the dark blue skin for steamgifts you posted as Mullins on one site :P

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Onk will love this :P

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Oh, my....

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Not autistic enough to get into programming?

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What's wrong with programming?

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Never said there was anything wrong with it.

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Programming is easy, and really really fun.

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"Easy". Then you've probably not done actual programming.

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As a computer Science major, I would have to say that I have. Not all of it is easy, creating algorithms is not the best, nor fun. but to see your results in the end, nothing better.

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You did your major in CS and creating algorithms is not fun for you? Oh man...

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I know how you're feeling. My girlfriend is currently studying art and architecture in Prague. Next month her 2nd year will start. She often get's less than 4 hours of sleep because she has a lot of work to do. Hope you do well and never give up.

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Lack of sleep isn't good, hopefully she finds more time to prioritise it :)

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and I'm blacklisted beacuse..?

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Being forced to do art sounds like such a chore :x

I used to think I would like to pursue a career in art... But then I realized I didn't want to turn my hobby into a discipline. Also, I suck art / am lazy, lol...

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I don't really think about it as being forced, more like having incentive.

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I'm sure it is hard to find one's rhythm back at school. But at least you are doing something that has meaning to you!

so...

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It's harder wanting to be an art student but having it denied because you can't afford it.

You have this grace instead... wanted the bike? Now pedal!

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Try being a chemist-lawyer hybrid... gee I wish I took art or something instead. ^^

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That's quite a combo!

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I hope you are at least enjoying your studies, I hope you get into a comfortable rhythm soon.

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It's a lot of fun, just a bit overwhelming at times. Nothing I can't handle though ^^

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Not an art student (or an Undergrad student) but i remember the days of being new at the university.
you don't have enough time, mainly because you don't know how to study yet.
each finds a way to study and right now you are doing all of the things. even those that are meaningless for you, it will ease down...

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It's already improving, but there's definitely things I can improve to make life easier. I will get there eventually ^^

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Keep up the good work :)

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I wish! :p

Thank you very much ^^

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To be honest, I miss my university days, they seem like a breeze compared to all the hustle and bustle of work life. I have infinitely more deadlines and reports to complete at work compared to my Bachelors or Masters studies. So I wouldn't bother giving you any empty platitudes.

I'll just give you one warning. That stuff they tell you about how "if you work hard now and then the future gets easy" ? That stuff is a load of bull crap! Something new always comes up and you jump back into routine of running on the hamster wheel ( figuratively speaking ofc ) . So don't forget to take a break once in a while and relax. As long as you don't burn yourself out, you'll be fine. Cheers!

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Art student?
Oh woaw
What kind of art?
Good luck and 頑張って!! xD

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I'm studying 3D design and animation, not your typical art :p

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Art student? Sounds interesting. I'm not really skilled in anything, but definitely interested in creative subjects.
Do you mind sharing some of your work?

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There isn't really anything to show yet sadly, but ask me again in a year and we'll see :p

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Not even doodles or little projects you practiced on? :/
In Germany you need to make a portfolio of artworks to even get to study art. :P

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Nope, nothing worth it. It's very basic at the moment anyway.

I believe that's very common abroad, especially in England, but I am unsure of what the standard is here. I didn't have to do it anyway :p

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It would be awesome if you can upload some of your works to share here :D
Keep up the effort, maybe you feel it heavy now because of the long break you took. You will get used to the rythm soon, don't worry.

I will leave a BUMP now.

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Nothing really to show yet.
It's quite a change from the past year, but it feels good to be busy again :)

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Don't give up! And don't forget to eat, sleep and have rest once in a while =)

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That is SO cute. ^,...,^

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Thank you! So is a name change due on your cakeday then? ^^

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Ok... addict

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You have 2 choices:

  • Log out of steamgifts - Study - Graduation - Success in life
  • Keep logged in steamgifts - Cat gifs and trains - Hobo
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Vamp!

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bump the art :D

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I had a friend in art school. So I heard some of the horror stories about how difficult it was and how hard it was to reach the deadlines.

He had to do this painting that they had been given a month to do. But, apparently he was very sick the day they had to turn it in and the next day when he went to bring it to his teacher, she took it, walked over to the garbage, and threw it away. She then told him (something along these lines), "I don't accept late assignments, especially when they're trash."

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Oh wow, that sounds horrible! :/

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I feel your pain -- marketing/graphic design graduate here (although it was 20 years ago). Studied business for my parents, and art to satisfy my own desires, because I had a talent for art and thought it would be easy for me. Wow, was I wrong! Art turned out to be much more difficult and time consuming than business school ... not to mention much more expensive (by way of constant purchases of art supplies, etc).

Coincidentally, my current field involves neither business nor art lmao. I ended up being a commercial/residential carpenter because I prefer working outside. :)

Good luck in your studies!

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Imagine studying and working at the same time!

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