<p>Well, my main career goal is to become a sound designer for video games (although frankly, I’m not sure how realistic I’m being here but there you go). I’ve been pretty confused about the differences between audio engineering and sound design, although I assume that engineering is the more technical side (in video games, probably more programming requirements) and design involves more field recording, mixing sounds to create unique sound effects, working with voice actors and musicians, and working with the programmers(/audio engineers?) That just sounds really good to me. My parents don’t want me to specialize or go to a vocational-type environment; as they put it, they don’t want me to “learn something” they want me to “learn how to learn”. So basically, they want me to look at colleges that also have great academic programs for other career opportunities and possibilities (I’m not sure my dad is too keen on the salary and intellectual level of the job) Thoughts?</p>