As a fashion journalism student, which is a very specific and unique thing to be as only about 5 universities in the UK offer the course, I presume a lot of people in my course are doing exactly what they want to be doing and they are very passionate about it. If I didn't want to do this specific course I wouldn't have researched university websites and UCAS trying to find out if a course called fashion journalism actually exists. I could have gone to a larger university and chosen something safe that will get me a good paying job for the rest of my life. What is the point of taking a degree like fashion journalism if you are only in it to get a secure future or to experience uni life? Choosing a specialist course like this I feel shows that you are committed to the subject and already demonstrates that you are intrigued. I know a lot of people choose their degree depending on its job prospects or what their parents want them to do and I completely understand that and how you might not even have a choice to make there. In my case, all my parents said to me was, "I want you to do exactly what makes you happy". They did not give me any suggestions or hints in any direction and a complete freedom to pursue all my options. Since I was about 9 I wanted to work in fashion and specifically design but after having some discussions with my parent I came to the realization that maybe journalism was my path, and they really helped me see that.