<p>You don’t have to get training at a college level. There are many places where you can go for training which our just as good. You don’t have to spend all day training, but a class which is once a week is fine. I have had training and it has been great. You can major in journalism, and getting the acting training elsewhere. You will have much more time on your hands than you would with a BFA. Experience will get your farther than an actual degree it self for acting. NYC and LA is where all the film action happens. An 18 year old who has more training from studio’s and experience on the resume will be better off than going to a BFA. The more training from different studio’s the better and when you go to a BFA you don’t have that option. You usually get one view of the acting technique, except for NYU. When you have experience you will become a better actor. A degree is great, but doesn’t have to be in acting. Also, lots of actors prefer film than theater and vice versa. Some actors don’t want to do both and have a preference. </p>
<p>I could get a degree in journalism, and still get training. A degree in journalism will be a lot more flexible than having a BFA and not have time to audition. I could make money and not be dirt poor. I have known many agents who agree with myself and other actors. Many contacts are made when you train. I have made MANY MANY contacts by going to AMTC and did not go to a college. I haven’t had one agent tell me to go to college for acting. They all say experience is the key and that itself will get you farther in life. You train by being with the professionals and being in a movie. I am not the only one who has this view point.</p>