<p>connections, thanks. Great advice. Makes a lot of sense. I will talk to him about this. and also to Temple theatre dept. on issues you raised. one plus of Temple, even though it is stage oriented, is that they seem to have an understanding of film acting too. in fact, a very good understanding. fishbowl, there is eventually an audition at Temple. I think as long as he passes the audition, he can take the audition only classes even if he does not major in theatre. But connections raised a lot of good points, which is actually why I started this thread. What she said actually mirrored the in the back of my mind concerns. I also need to talk to Temple and see if he’s be allowed to take media studies/broadcasting classes if he is not a media studies major. if so, then a theatre major with some supplemental media studies to me, makes the most sense. I will leave the final decision up to him. although I know he can not minor in media studies, he might still be allowed to take some classes given his interest. We’re going to Temple in Feb and can ask some more questions while out there. Fishbowl, again great advice. he and I would be very open to him taking only 12 to 13 hours a semester so he can take some night classes. And I’m adding me to this decision since I’d be the one picking up the tab for those classes. we have actually talked about the juggling act with academics and acting already and he wants to make sure he finds the right balance so he still has plenty of time to act. the only check on less than 15 hours a semester is I think his scholarship is only for 8 semesters but he could use his stipends for summer classes, or we may be able to find creative ways to make sure he has the necc hours to graduate or be close to it once his scholarship runs out. if he has to go an extra semester or two, Temple’s tuition is pretty reasonable so that should be doable and it may make more sense for him take 12 to 13 hours a semester while he is there. or he could take 15 hours and take the acting classes you noted instead of finding a job. although he would love to find a paying job in college, it may make more sense for him to give that up and use the time he’d be working for acting classes instead. thanks to all.</p>