After a very solid year of study I have begun my final year to complete my diploma. I was probably the strongest in my class ( it may sound stuck up, but I will fully admit that I suck at everything else in life if it evens things out} and I was hoping to master my skills in the next year. Unfortunately, after a summer of…
Finish it - having a degree is always good - maybe in 20 years you dont want to be in games - in other company's you need a degree - also visa and working overseas is a degree "mostly" necessary. use your long travel time for art or research. Enjoy other things aswell! Dont overcome yourself with too much pressure.
I was asking myself the same thing.But. in my case, i am not sure if i want to start second year at all. Better safe 3000 euros, to get new PC, that to fill someone pockets. @VoltStorm, How do you mean that studio will fight for me if my portfolio is amazing, without having degree? I spoke with some recruiters from Canada.…
If you do stay with it, focus on your art and improve. Use the time given to make your best work. You're getting a degree or a diploma/certificate? If it's a degree, are you planning to go outside your country to work or not? If you plan to work outside your country, a degree will help, although studios will fight for you…
Make sure to get plenty of rest. Commuting that long can destroy you from the inside and affects your ability to perform if you don't get enough sleep. Better to be a healthy artist than a zombie one.