Whenever I tell someone I'm an art major, I usually get one of two reactions. They either exclaim, "Wow that's so cool," followed with a series of questions about my artwork and what my classes are like. Or they look at me with an expression that says, "What are you doing with your life?" Either way, becoming a starving artist is only a small part of our worries at the moment for Mason Gross Students like myself.

1. Juggling art supplies between your dorm and class

Crowded buses are already a pain, but it's 10 times worse when you're carrying a huge portfolio case, stretcher bars to build your canvas, and looking like Bob the Builder carrying your toolbox of supplies. Rush hour is bad enough. When it's raining or bad weather, forget about it.