Hi all,
I've been really mulling this over and over for the past couple of weeks and I need some sound advice and help.
I'm currently pursuing my PhD in the sciences, but I've come to realize that being a researcher isn't the career that I want to pursue in the future.
I've always had a passion for film and media studies, and have toyed with the idea of going into film making after taking a class during my undergrad. However, I've been so one-track minded about going into the sciences that I never had the opportunity to further explore other options.
I'm 20 years old, which I know isn't old, but is it too late to switch over to a career so completely different than what I've been doing for so long? I have absolutely no experience, no coursework (except for that 1 class), and I've already got a future in research lined up. Am I crazy to even think about switching?
If it's not crazy, how should I go about pursuing that switch? I'm thinking about finishing my PhD, while taking classes on the side.
What do you guys think? and thanks for any help you can give!
