answer:I think that being a sound engineer is a great career. It can take you all kinds of places—music, television, movies, and more. If you have a good ear and a good knowledge of the technology and you are creative, it could be a great career for you. I am only familiar with a couple of programs—Ithaca College and NYU both have reputable programs. I believe places like Oberlin and Temple University do also. I wouldn’t be surprised if Indiana had a good program. So, obviously, if you would be willing to leave Texas, you wouldn’t have a problem finding a prgram. There are probably programs in Texas, too. Your parents and other advisors want you to be able to support yourself. They probably think that being a sound engineer is not a promising career. It’s your life, however. It’s your happiness. You might grow up to be a Doctor and make a lot of money and be miserable. The dream of having a child become a doctor or lawyer or accountant is very common in immigrant or working class families. The parents want to see their kids “do well.” I’ve come to understand that if you do what you love, you will make your way in the world. You may even make a lot of money, but that won’t matter because you are doing what you love. Doing what you love is far more important than making money, in my opinion. Others, of course, think differently.