Guess I'll start with a little backstory about me-  First of all, I live in India. I don't think that really affects any of the stuff ahead, but anyways, I thought you ought to know.
 
I, like millions of other kids, want to break into the game industry (as an artist). It's a dream I've had since I was a kid, and I'm an absolute lover of games. 
I've done a lot of research about it, and even though it's a daunting and difficult task, I know it's what I want to do.
So I'd planned to take Fine Arts in order to better my chances and get a good backup incase I didn't make it in the first attempt. But then being told that the scope for FA students is kinda small, and it's not a very safe thing to go for, I thought about architecture, and without knowing much about it, I went for it.
 
Life's hell now.
 
I never knew what a horrifying field it is. Thinking that it was a light field close to arts, I'd planned to work on my game art skills while I got my degree. What I didn't know was that Architecture's known for eating up all your time. I rarely sleep before 2am, as I'm always working, and I haven't sketched or touched any game from a month!
 
I'm sure this is not what I want, as even after college, this lifestyle continues. You never have time for anything except work, and on top of that, you don't even make money!! I'm sure it's great for those guys who are passionate about it, but guess what? I hate it.  I came home to research about it, and typed "life of an" on google, and the second result on the drop down completed my sentence "...architect". (try it! :P)

Seniors also keep telling the first years that if anyone's not sure about it, they should leave now, and take up something else, as architecture's not worth it if you don't like it. You should see their state, they're all pretty fk'd up. That's no way to live! And in the end you get no time or money, so what's the use? There's no way I can break into the game industry if I'm so busy with this work, and since I don't even enjoy it, there's no reason I should go on.
 
So I've been thinking of switching to something else, where i'd get enough time to practice my art stuff, be in an environment of people who'd be interested in games and mod making, and a degree which would provide me with a strong backup. And engineering, which I never thought of doing, pretty much fits the bill. My sister and a lot of friends have done it, and they seem to have a LOT of time to do a lot of other stuff. And it seems even the weakest of students can somehow get through the 4 years. Plus, living in India, I'd have a lot of job opportunities in case the game thing doesnt work out. 
Also, I could do a short service in the army after graduation.
 
What do you think? Should I switch? Should I go for engg and should I consider FA too? Help me out people I can't take Arch anymore!! Oh, and give me tips on how I should break it to my parents, who think I'm liking arch :P 
  
Thanks :)