Daughter wants to become a doctor but struggles in school?
Well, a question you may want to ask yourself is what motivates your daughter to be a doctor. If the motivation is solely a television show glamorizing medicine, then it may be helpful for your daughter to actually volunteer at a hospital. By volunteering at an actual hospital your daughter may see that the Field of medicine is not as glamorous as she believes it to be. A good friend of mine, brilliant person, studied all through college to be a doctor, took the MCAT and did well. However, before medical school started he did an internship in medicine, the first time he had ever done so, and realized that he hated the field of medicine; he couldn't stand the fact that the majority of his life would be spent with severely sick people, it was depressing to him. If after your daughter has volunteered at a hospital she still has interest, then I would sit down and create a plan with her. You do not have to be a genius in science and math to be accepted into medical school, believe it or not but medical school is all about memorizing not theorizing. She should go to a college that has a pre-med program and major in one of the humanities--English literature, sociology. The major mistake I see in kids who want to go to medical school is this ridiculous belief that they have to major in a science to do so, not the case at all. A college with a pre-med program will provide the science and math courses essential to apply to a medical school program--Calculus, physics, chemistry, biology, organic chemistry and that's it. Your daughter can get into a medical school, it may not be the best one in the nation but still a medical school.
How do I help a delusional friend that wants to become an actress?
This will come to you as you both mature and get life experience. Her dream may seem delusional to you and you're right in away that "movie stardom" is very rare. Though sometimes people pursuing acting are content with something else. They don't have to be in the next "Harry Potter" or "Twilight" to consider themselves an actor/actress and live a happy life. I think you are both finding out who you are and where you are headed. You find it evident in her habits and she may feel the same about you by your judgments of her. There are many different types of people in this world with many different aims. I know what it is like to have close school friends. I had about 6 really good ones. I've been out of school for 10 years now and I don't have them anymore. You've simply got to become who you are going to be and let her do the same. I'm not saying end your friendship or tell her to drop it. I'm simply saying appreciate the time you have 'cause life has away of drifting people onto different paths. If she needs your help she will ask for it. All the best :)
My friend thinks she is a good singer and actress.!?
Tell her that you appreciate her passion for becoming a singer and actress.... But it sometimes annoys SOME PEOPLE and its not helping her get any popular(like you need to be in that type of business) If you want to say your own name thats fine(depending on how straight forward you really are....) But if you dont, and if she asks who it is that thinks she is annoying, tell her you are only protecting her feelings, by not naming any names. Or just tell her straight up that you love the fact she is so ethusiastic about her dreams(even if your not), but that sometimes you feel she brags a little too much and it gets annoying. And how she doesnt need to tell you how great she is or whatever when you can obvisouly see and hear her already. Also you could tell her that she is hurting your feelings by saying that she is better, not that your jealous...but the fact she is putting you down and ranking herself higher. If she is your real friend, she will understand,accept, and wont overreact If she doesnt.Then, Kick her to the curb. Say Cya Chica. Let the door hit her where mother nature spiller her. By her putting you down, make you better already though. There is no need to tell her your accomplishments(congrats though), that might make her think you're making it up...
Who's more overrated? Jessica Alba or Natalie Portman?
I believe Jessica Alba is way overrated to, She is very lucky that she has gotten this far in this business. She desperately needs 2 either get acting lessons or just quit the business.Serisously looks can only take you so far. I mean does she even watch her movies? and say "that was one of my best." But I agree with you keira Knightley is a beautiful and talented actress. she will have a good movie career based on her movie choices. Oh and the movie atonement was a good movie.
My friend thinks she is a model but the "agency" she is with only steals her money and produces slutty pics!
Print out a little bit "research" from RESPECTED sites. They all say that you shouldn't have to pay to model!! THEY WILL PAY YOU IF THEY ARE LEGIT! Suggest that you look at portfolio's on-line together of famous model's, and she will have to see the difference her pictures make compared to "real models" Also, be a "REAL" friend and tell her the truth, she stands a real chance of getting hurt bad by this agency, the hurt you deliver will at least be in HER BEST INTEREST!! DO THE RIGHT THING! BE A FRIEND! You have taken the first step by asking for advice, now take teh second step, that will more them likely strengthen your relationship and find the BEST WAY to tell her!! Good luck to you & your friend!!
Wtf??? I have a crush on an actress?
You've got s crush with an actress because you like her characters. No big deal: success is exactly like that, being able to be desired through your art. You could be her fan and support her art by seeing her movies, so, if everyone else does that, she'll keep having success and shooting movies. But if your being a fan becomes an obsession, preventing you from loving someone else and fullfulling a nice life, then you should try to forget. Not before.