Hello again my friends.
If your wondering why its taken me a little while to get back to all of you, midterms finally caught up with me, and I’ve been really bogged down. NEVERTHELESS! I’m here and ready to post new photos.
**Update**
Did a lot soul searching over the last couple weeks, asked myself some essential questions if Im going to continue down the current path of education.
Gallatin is a program which allows me to take and design anything I want within my curriculum, a problem all Gallatin students have to then face, is definition. When the students of Gallatin spread themselves too thin, it can create a less than ideal situation where the scholars are left with too little knowledge in too many fields, rather than quite a bit of knowledge within one field of study. It can be hard to get a career in a desired profession if your not able to meet the requirements with the people or places looking to hire, and if you do not take the time to study the profession and field, you won’t be able to meet those requirements.
Due to this racking of my brain, I’ve come to the conclusion that I need to land on a specific interest before time is up. This may be a premature worry of mine considering it’s only the first semester, but without a doubt, its better to be prepared. What that interest is however, is still in hot debate.
**Update on the website**
nothing new to report on the technicalities of the site.
I’ll be getting new photos up asap, talk to you all soon.
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You’re pretty smart to think that way. You strike me from your posts as thinking an awful lot like I do. I like to be prepared for everything well in advance myself. Don’t worry about it too much. Just go for something and have fun!
Good to hear from again buddy! I’m sure it will be a difficult decision to make, but whatever you choose to study or do you’ll do well at it as long as long you apply yourself and don’t allow anything to sidetrack you from it. You’re both always in my prayers. If there’s ever anything I can do to help you just let NE know.
Hey Cole! Thanks for the update. Your latest pictures are awesome. The tree is my favorite. I don’t know the name of the tree but it’s lovely! So glad you’re doing well in school so far and that you’ve really thought about what you want for your future in college and beyond. You’re one smart cookie, I tell ya
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Take care.
Monique
Cole,
I’ve been a teacher in various “alternative” situations for a couple of decades now, so the Gallatin program intrigues me. I also think it’s great that you recognize how your own personality shapes how you’re going to handle the open-ness of the program. Too many of us take way too long to figure that type of thing out.
Looking forward to the new photographs on the site. You do great work.
Best,
Anthony
(aka “Talekyn” on Twitter)
Hi Cole,
I went through this my first semester also, seems to be a pretty common thing. Only advice I can give is go after what YOU want. Forget about what other may tell you is best, if it does not spark you inside, you will never feel right with it.
Go out there and pursue your dreams whatever they may be, take pride in your accomplishments, and learn from your mistakes.
Sorry for the typos. It’s easy to make those kinds of mistakes typing on an iPhone with auto correct.
Hey Cole,
It’s great hearing from you and seeing your posts. Your doing something new something that you have never done before. It is an adventure.
It’s the 1st semester, and things can really seem hectic. You got time Bud, don’t wear yourself thin trying to accomplish everything at once. Concentrate on what really interests you. It will all work out. I BELIEVE IN YOU and I AM SO PROUD OF YOU!
btw I pray for you daily. I have a feeling whatever you choose to do with your life, it will go on to impact the world someday. You and Dylan are unique and special whether you realize it at this point in time or not. =)
Your insight amazes me. It’s so impressive how future-oriented you are. But I’m sure you still have more than enough time to figure out what exactly you want to focus on. And I’m also sure that whatever you choose you will be great at it.
May I ask which options you are currently pondering over? I just hope we’ll get to see/hear more from you in the future, whatever you decide to do with your life.
And, please continue with your photography, even if you don’t want to make it a profession. I love most of your pictures, and they’ve inspired me to try out photography myself, even though I’ve grown up to think I’m not good at it. But now I’m taking pictures for fun and it makes me happy. (So, thank you for that!)
Good luck for your midterms. Mine are coming up in November too – I can feel the pain, lol.
Pleased to hear from you Cole.
Whatever you decide, do it with passion and confidence.
Follow you wish and take advantage of opportunities.
You’re intelligent and talented, so GO GO GO dude
Hey Cole
I was begining to think you forgot about us dude. I hope your mideterms went well.
I could’nt agree with you more – its always best to be prepared as the saying goes, “rather be safe then be sorry!” I wish you and Dylan evertything of the best. Looking forward to those new photo’s. Keep them coming.
Best regards
Marcel
South Africa, Johannesburg
Hey Cole!
I thought you already forgot about your site and readers… aka “us”.
Anyways, great photos you got there. I even got to figure out how to come back to my old ways-photography.
Another thing, I made a photography page on Facebook. Hope you’ll visit it sometime.
facebook.com/camflash
From a photographer to another,
Cailey Martin
P.S. >>> I hope you figure out what you should figure out before it’s too late. I always pray for you.
Hey Cole,
great to hear from you buddy! Don’t worry you’ll find it, you are a extremely talented and well gifted person and i have complete confidence in you. And as of every night you are always in my prayers, and Dylan too. I Can’t wait to see more of your awsome photos, and best wishes to you and you Dylan.
Hi Cole, great photos, keep doing what you like, a little of my job like photographer is available on SPROUSELAND site it will take a look! LeandroPhotography/ Leandro Santana
Hi Cole,
I agree with the advice given by the other commenters here. I mean, think about what your passion is…….you enjoyed acting and television production when you were a Disney star on two very popular television shows (and some commercials) and you love photography (hence your website) – that might be where your heart really is.
For me, it was pretty straight forward as to what I wanted to do when I was in college at one point in my life, but for most college students, it is hard unless they have had a big interest or passion about it for a long time.
The best thing to do is to take the time to sit in a corner or in a quiet place for a couple hours when you have free time with a notebook and start jotting down a list of what you enjoy doing (acting, photography, etc…) and what your interests are or have been and whether you are heading in the direction of pursuing your interests/passions. If you have an academic advisor, make an appointment to see that person to discuss your dilema that you mentioned to us, because maybe he or she can help steer you in the right direction. I know that NYU has a lot of good programs (one of my high school classmates went to the Stern School of Business at NYU) so take a look at that and see what might fit you and your interests/passions/dreams (and land you a good job).
I hope that helps. All the best to you!
- Neerav
hey Cole!
I hope you do well in everything you set out!
you know you’re very smart and talented, and you’ll make a good decision for your future, so I’m sure you will do well in whatever you decide.
Greetings from Bolivia!
Hi cole , first of all i want to say i love all of your photos esp. the outdoors &on the streets ones ,i liked your self- portrait too &the message you wanted to pass .A bout your studies dilema ,the most important is to decide what is the best FOR YOU because our future job is a very important part of our lifes .You are in the first semester so you have time to think carefully &maybe ask someones help to discuss all the options. I am sure you gonna be great in everything you choose ,you are special.Good luck with your midterms.Take care.
Ah yes pondering over in which direction your life will go.
Just take your time don’t rush things it is good that you started to think about it this soon it’ll give you enough time to figure out what you really want with your life. Anyway I really like your photos you do have talent which college will hone and make professional of you. To you and your brother I wish good luck on your midterms and talk to you soon.
Taking a wide range of courses can help you determine what field you’re interested in but it can also make it harder. Most people tend to change their field of study at least once if not two or three times. Just remember that it has to be something that you’re passionate about. It’s a common problem so don’t let it overwhelm you.
Nice to hear from you Mr.Cole. I wish you the best of luck on your midterms man!
I’m also wishing you the best on your journey to finding out what’s your passion and what you want to do in life. You’re talented in so many areas man you have many options BUT you choose the one that makes YOU the happiest. Something that when you wake up in the morning you have a drive inside of you to go and do. It may take time but don’t worry you’ll find what it is you’re looking for and you’ll know when you find it because it’ll be something that ignites a spark in you and it’ll all just click well and you’ll feel confident in it.
I’m in my first semester of college as well and for right now i’m pretty confident on what I would like to do and that is to pursue a career in film.
You have a great great week Cole and you’re young yet so don’t worry yourself out too much. Looking forward to seeing more of your classy photography! Peace man!
Michael G.
When I talk to young college students. This is a major set back for them woundering what they want to do. I just tell them to get your general studies (the boring and annoying part of schooling) out ot the way as much as they can. By then they pretty much figured out what they want to do with the rest of their lives. A lot of doors will open up my friend that you maybe not aware of in your future. Your still young, it will come to you… young grasshopper..jk I wish you the best of luck in life journey in what every you decide or end up doing. This site looks promising..just a thought..
Hi cole , i like your work as a photographer &this site & i am sure this gonna be better &better ,you are really talended .A bout your stadies ,take your time &think carefully,maybe a discussion with friends or an academic advisor would help you . I wish you the best.
hey cole, good luck on whatever you chose and once again your work is amazing. your very talented and good luck on your mid terms.
Hi Cole, I like much your updates, because in they all be seen, him reflexive and intelligent you´re, before the challenges what life presents you, it is hard, as you say, are in the first semester, but…. I know find the solution to your problems, only needs a small space of time to think quietly, isolated of all that might bother you.
If anything we know at this point, is that you have a great potential as an actor and photographer, him last was a facet unknown of you, and where we have more than one astonished, I assure you.
But as you said in one sentence of your script in the series “The suite life on deck” to Bailey: “Do as I dictate the heart”, that will be a wise option.
Good luck with the partials, for you and Dylan
A big kiss
Just don’t forget, the answer of your true interest in life lies within yourself. You have the answer to that certain interest and you have a choice. All of us were given a choice. Remember my stories to you? That was my experience as a person. Just make sure that interest is really what you want. All of us are only here to give you hints, clues, pieces of puzzles for you find the thing you’ve been wanting to have and of course we, whether we are fans, friends or just average supporters for nearby and afar will be of support to you towards what kind of a path you choose in the future okay. Slash that obstacle out Cole.
For the meantime, just do your everyday thing. Photography is a hobby and it really shows where we are and what we are doing. Life through pictures, that’s photography. Whether that’s your future career or not, nobody says you can’t take pictures now is it? So, that’s about it. I’ll see you around and I’ll keep in touch here or wherever okay.
There won’t be any shortage of advice for your interesting little conundrum.
Mine was passed to me by a college professor who advised me to try different subjects, not too many at a time, and see what I enjoyed and, importantly, what I was good at. It works like a form of natural selection and you might be surprised at what draws your interest and what you learn along the way. There is always pressure to make a decision early but few of us really know where life will lead us and a broad education is better preparation for, and has the potential to open more doors in the future.
Having worked for a big part of your life, you will hopefully have less financial pressure and more freedom to embrace the possibilities. The hardest part will be to discipline yourself not to try too much, but it seems like you are already there on this one.
Good Luck
And nice new photos you updated.
Hello again to you too!
I think your photos are getting better.I really loved your last photos.Have you ever think to open gallery?
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Visual-Artist-Michael-Sprouse/238538938946?sk=wall
Do you know him? and do you read all of this comment? ıf you are OMG Cole Sprouse is reading my comment! Haha.
Will you reply to tweets from your followers on Twitter?
Good luck with your educational life.
I cant wait for your new photos.
Good bye!
-BAŞAK T.
from Turkey.
I’m glad you’re back! I see your concern and intention of staying focused on only one subject to get expertise, although I agree it’s a little bit premature, but looking on the bright side you can see things in advance and when they come to you, you won’t worry cause you’ll be prepared. Since you have strong arguments to sustain your ideas, all I say is whatever you choose will be right if you respect your own truths, which is an exercise of self knowledge and a challenge as well. You’ve got some life experience and maturity so, anything you choose I believe will fit you and your future purposes. Anyway, you have time to think it over and make up your mind. So please cool off ,mister , not to make hasty decisions (sometimes the more we think the more our thoughts get tangled) and at one point you’ll have made the best choice.
Some of your pictures are really beautiful , but some are weird , do not know what they represent just plain amateurishness
maybe you see nothing in coles photos because YOU are an ordinary person who try to be special while HE is special ¬ ordinary at all.
Every artist wants something to show or tell the world something and I in these pictures I see nothing , for me they are just ordinaly pictures taken by an ordinaly man , you understand what I write
see the situation with serenity, don’t think too that and answers becomes simply. trust on you. believe on you.
You should study film. I feel like you’d be interested in that because it’s similar to photography, and I can see you working in film.
I go to NYU too, and I’ve been facing the exact same dilemma recently. Is it like that time of the year? haha… I completely understand what you mean. Coming from California and all, it’s been so hard to adjust because the people and vibe are so different. I like the city and NYU, but it’s just not LA. Being homesick and having “future” problems have been bringing me down a lot recently, but I’m learning to cope with them. It’s a decision I made to come here in the first place, so I’m determined to stick with it and make the best out of it. Whatever decision you decide to make, I know it’ll be a wise one that will make you happy in the end. Good luck!… to the both of us
PS. Taking pictures is what I like to do for fun too! And sometimes, I just like to walk out with my camera and take random pictures of the randomest things (like the food I eat at all the dining halls…), and it makes me feel a little better. haha
Hi Cole,my friend, great post,read my comment please,see my photo page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/LeandroPhotography and follow me on twitter @LEANDROREVIL this twitter is to show my pictures. see you there on twitter.
LeandroPhotography
Leandro Santana
Hi Cole, i think your photo’s are amazing i’m totally loving the ones of my home England there great! and i totally get the one of you playing the video games, thinking about it its disturbing but true people go into a complete sort of gaming zone where nothing else but the screen matters its freaky scary!! Excellent photo! I wish you well and im sure which ever path you choose you’ll do amazing xx
all the best Joanne from Manchester England.
I’m kind of going through the same problem. But, after reading your update, I realized that we won’t really find what interests us the most without taking a variety of classes first through out our first semester and first year. And fortunately, right now we have the world in our hands. You can be, do, and study whatever you want right now. I’m sure you’ll find that interest soon enough.
Anyways, I can’t wait to see what other pictures that you have in store!
Cole,
It’s great to see you’re so forward-thinking. It’s never too soon to begin thinking about your career and education paths. In my experience, those of us who use this forethought and set goals for themselves are most likely to succeed. A quote that greatly inspired me through college, it’s by Theodore Roosevelt:
“Reach for the stars, but remember to keep your feet on the ground.”
In other words, set rich, ambitious goals for yourself. But remember to be realistic at the same time. I firmly believe that setting goals for yourself is an excellent way to stay motivated and on track. This is especially true in college when life (as you’re figuring out) can become quite hectic.
Think about what you enjoy doing most. Working a job because you feel you have to is no way to go through life. If you enjoy doing what you do, your life will be that much more fulfilling and rewarding. Go with your gut; it’s usually right. You might not know the answer right away, but eventually it will come to you. And when it does, you’ll know it.
Best of luck, and looking forward to your updates.
Hey Cole, I love the new photo, you did a GREAT job as always.
can’t wait to see more. Keep up the Great work Buddy : )
You seem so complex, Papi. Such an introspective extrovert. So your ambition makes you wary of an ‘ice cream and cake’ path through college. This is a good sign. Prepare for greatness, Cole.
The 2 new photos are great Cole! Good job buddy. The mountain/sky view one looks amazing and the turtle one is pretty cool. You really take some neat stuff man. Thanks again for taking the time to share your work with us. Hope all is still going good for you(and your bro) at NYU. Have a great week! Keep it classy! Peace.
Michael G.
Whoa, where did you take that picture of the mountaintops? That one’s breathtaking.
Hi Coley, I too am also glad too hear from you again, I do check just about everyday! I hope you make the best decision for your future Cole, I really do! I love your photos too!
). Love You Cole, Marc
Hahah is that a turtle? It’s really cool and I liked the scenic shot of the mountains.
Hi Cole, I see that you´ve been busy studying for the partials, truth, is that I needed your updates, I have really enjoyed your last two photos, especially, the image of the mountains, where the clouds seem to break on summit of the same, simulating a avalanche, is…. startling, I have always thinking that mountains have a air mysterious and romantic around them, that I traps, the truth, is that is note I am asturian and I live surrounded by beatiful mountains, among those found The Peaks of Europe. http://www.buscounviaje.com/viaje-a/picos-de-europa.espana. please, look at the pictures, you will understand what I´m saying.
About the image of the turtle, WHY?….. is a turtle, TRUE?, I find intriguing, and although not laugh, I´ll tell you, honestly, it gives me panic, his face, his look, terrifies me, I do find it on the road one dark night with little light, and give me a heart attack. laughs aside, day by day are getting better your photos, great job.
a big kiss
Cole, excuse me, please, I copied bad website to access the photo archive I mentioned before, sorry.
http://www.buscounviaje.com/fotos-de/picos-de-europa.espana.php
I relate well to your dilemma. I’m in the same boat you are. I know you will find your calling but give it time, it won’t come over night. Just don’t give up hope!! You have plenty of job opportunities
Nice pictures! I love the turtle
Hey Cole.
Nice job on the photos you recently posted. The turtles awesome. You have a really good eye. I like your creative perspective. Keep up the good work! Don’t worry to much about making a decision on your future, simply follow your gut. What are YOU really passionate about? Than do it!! No matter what it is I’m sure you’ll be great at it.
Good luck with whatever you may decide. Can’t wait to see some more pictures.
Hi Cole,
Great photo of nature.
Beautiful sky and mountain.
The turtle is amazing too.
Good luck !
Happy Halloween Cole, in the company of your friends and loved ones.
a big kiss
WHAT CAMERA DO YOU USE?
Cole,
Its been ages since you posted last . . . Photography must be quite time consuming. Just goes to show – There aren’t any easy courses in University. Looking forward to News on how you’re getting on.
I also have a suggestion for the site. Maybe you should have a ‘FAQ’ section of the website. (And I also have a question for you – why do you need our e-mail addresses? Do you reply to some of the comments?) Because a lot of questions we (the viewers of your site) ask go unanswered. So, maybe in the near future, you could think about it?
I like the photographs they’re awesome. Very, very unique (:
Enjoy NYU.
-Imole.
Hi Cole, how are you? I hope you’re happy, healthy, cool-headed…great. And as usual carrying pieces of the world around you through images to show us. About your new photos: the one of the building, the god and the quote is really meaningful (and beautifully created btw). From the angle it was taken, the building looks higher, mightier, showing knowledge and wisdom as solid foundations to reach higher in life. It reminds me of a Lao Tzu quote ” To attain knowledge, add things everyday. To attain wisdom, remove things everyday”, I don’t know if this advice works, but it’s something to be considered… The newest landscape is beautiful. The snowy blue mountain, the sun and the blue sky half-hidden behind the clouds turned out to be a beautiful composition (I’m running short of adjectives, sorry). By the way, it’s pretty cold in NY these days, isn’t it? I watched the news and I felt sad for your sensitiveness to the weather, but I know you’re fighting it (with a little help from a heater, hopefully)
I’m Looking forward to see new photos and updates. Really miss them. As usual I’ll be here to support you.
Schöne Bilder, wie immer.
Cole.
Ich mach auch bald ‘soul-searching’. Aber dann geh ich nach dir auf die Suche, weil wenn du dich nicht mehr meldest, gehst du immer mehr verloren.
Cole,
You will do well at whatever you choose. Take your time and take deep breaths when you are stressed. It’s quite normal to feel the way you do, but you have plenty of time to decide. I’m glad you are thinking ahead, but don’t lose site of the present either. You obviously have a great deal of support and we are all rooting for you. Good luck with your decision and never give up.
Jeremy…