How do I convince my parents of letting me go to america for college?

Im only in first year high school in the philippines and Its pretty boring here.I really would like to migrate to america but my parents are comfortable here in philippines.anyway I want to attend a bording school for college in america and study acting or directing in film school.But there are problems with that.





1.My parents dont approve of acting.they told me "hindi yan uso sa pamilia natin" or translated in english "that is not popular in our family"





2.All of my family members have really smart jobs like in my mom's side there all lawyers excsept for my uncle who is an IT or info...somthing technology.all I know is it has somthing to do with technology but He lives in america with his wife/my aunt.My dad is an engineer and all of my uncle and aunts there and doctors/dermatologysts and dentists!!





3.My parents might be concerned about the price of the school since well it boarding school.





Pls help me out here!!

How do I convince my parents of letting me go to america for college?
I can see that your parents/family are big influences to you. If you really want to do your schooling out here I think you would have to do some pretty big convincing. I think It may be best to concentrate on the positives. If you do want to attend school in the entertainment industry it may be best to go to one of the film schools in Los Angeles. I know the University of Southern California has a good one, and there are a few other private schools with good programs. This is where Hollywood is you know. ;-)





I feel you may have a better chance of getting your parents to let you come out here if you tell them that you are going to film school to be a director/producer rather than an actress. It simply sounds more prestegious. Going in this direction may also benefit you professionally. Dont lie to them and say you dont want to act. Just tell them that you may want to only play small parts in your own movies, and that they can have parts too. Make a joke out of it. You can also let them know that you want to make Filipino movies also.





Do research on the schools before hand, so that you can tell them all the good things about the schools you are planning to go to. A lot of film schools out here are very prestegious. You can find all the information on the schools websites.


You can also let them know of the huge filipino (and Asian) population and culture Los Angeles and America has. Or if it helps, and if you want to, say you will live with your uncle and he will watch you. Good luck! Remember ask nicely, be very very persistent, respectful, dont pout and concentrate on all the positives. Ask them like you are a grown woman and have already decided. See ya in Hollywood.!
Reply:Oh, noes. It sounds like you are in a dilemma. It sounds as if your parents are well off, but boarding school is private, and is very expensive. The US can be pretty boring too.





At least wait until college to leave, you won't regret it.
Reply:you may only be in the first year of high school but it is always good to plan ahead. You could get a part time job to raise money for college. tell your parents that it is not their dreams you have too follow but yours. you should always take the chances to try.





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Reply:You have a wonderful family. Go to college near your home. When you get an education with a 4 year degree you can come to the US for a Masters Degree or higher





College costs in the US are frightfully expensive, especially for non-residents





Cheers!
Reply:tell your mom you want to go study law in america and stay with your uncle there, once in america you can change your mayor and attend filmschool
Reply:Don't let your parents decide your future. I know people whose parents decided their majors for them in college and they all ended up switching through tons of majors and even changing schools. Don't be disrespectful to your parents, b/c honestly they are the ones paying the bills, but let them know that you can try to be a doctor or a lawyer or a computer scientist but in the end, if it's not what you love, you may fail at it, and you will probably not be as happy. Give them assurance that the career you want to pursue is not a whim, and that it has a real future to it. Do your research, if you show them career opportuinities and average salaries, etc. they will probably be more convinced.





About going to school here, ultimately it is going to be their call, but again with some research and respectful conversations I am sure you can win them over. Most likely they are afraid that you are making a rash decision, or an uneducated decision. Find out exactly why you want to study here, and find information (use the internet, it's a wonderful thing), and with some patience I am sure they will come around. Be firm about the subject, don't let them tell you what to do, but don't give them the impression you are going against their wishes. In the end, if you make them think that they WANT you to study here and work in acting, then it's a win-win situation.
Reply:you dont really need a boarding school though to study in America. transfer to Brent or ISM since they are under an American school system anyway where you can take IBs and set up for your SATs and they can help in getting you to college in the USA.





a lot of my friends, including myself, actually studied HS in the Philippines then came here despite getting into UP, Lasalle and Ateneo.





secondly, you know how traditional filipino parents are - a career that isnt heavily invested in education isnt worth the effort or the risk.





lastly, acting/directing is more of a hands-on sort-of teaching. its not really where you studied it but its more of how well youve developed your talent.





however, the opportunity in the US (theres that word again) is far greater than the one at the Philippines. they understand opportunities, especially Educational opportunities - if you open up that window then they might have a change of heart...





other than that, good luck with them! :]
Reply:The answer you probably DONT want to read...probably your parents are right.Coming here to america w/o significant family presence is dangerous physically and also mentally... there are many pressures on young people and the film industry is not a very easy one. It also has a way of preying on young girls who wish to be actresses. They tell a lot of lies; very convincing lies and end up takng your money or worse.You could be abused or attacked after those persons get your confidence. Without family present you will be very vulnerable. Can you at least :


1.wait til youre older


2 see if you can study a similar field in your own country


3do more serious research on wha you'd like to do or become


good luck

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