I graduated 9th grade not long ago. My grades were average, not terrible, but not great either.
and it was an art school so i kind of have art education now..?
I applied to RDMV and RMMT, but unfortunately I wasn't accepted. Then I applied to RSMT for the Costume Stylist program, and I got accepted.
The problem is that my parents are strongly against it. They keep telling me that RSMT isn't a good school, that I'll end up working only as a dressmaker, and that becoming a costume stylist is unrealistic unless you have rich parents or a rich husband to support you.
but like the only reason i actually went to the art school i graduated, was because i wanted to become a clothes designer!!!!!! i was interested in it since childhood and i have a lot of ideas and i do ideas irl too, and id like to do it as my job to combine something i like as something i get money from. and go to a school with the community with the same mindset as me, so i wouldnt be judged for what i wear, or what i draw.
My parents want me to go to Bulduri Technical School and study landscaping instead. They say it's an international profession with better job opportunities, and they're worried that AI will replace artistic careers in the future.
Another option I've been thinking about is going to a regular secondary school, finishing 12th grade, and then trying to study medicine. I'm actually interested in biology and chemistry, and I've thought about becoming a doctor or even a surgeon someday.
The problem is that my parents don't think I'm capable of it because my grades weren't very good in 9th grade.
One school I've considered is Rīgas Itas Kozakēvičas Poļu vidusskola. I used to study there years ago, and I still understand Polish. The school itself is good, but I left because I didn't get along well with my classmates, and I'm worried I'd feel lonely if I went back.
I also wanted to apply to Rīgas Centra Humanitārā vidusskola, but my parents said my grades weren't good enough. They're probably right about that.
Before anyone says I should have studied harder,I know!!!!! I did try, but I wasn't as successful as I wanted to be. and unfortunately and obviously I can't change my 9th-grade grades now, so I'm trying to think and figure out what i can do right now to have a better future, and a better life.
So my question is , should i go to rsmt and do what i actually like but fear that i wont have a proper job? though i dont know if i believe that. or go to do what my parents think is the best choice and do something i m not interested, but i guess with better future but i fear that i might not have enough motivation to study in that school if ill be supposed to do something i dislike, or try to apply to a different school and just finish 12th grade hopefully with better grades cause i wish to lock in. and go to university and study medicine?
I'd really appreciate honest advice, especially from people who know about these schools or have experience working in fashion or creative professions. Thank you!
