Hi, welcome to all the new members!
Rebecca, I wish I went to your college! I hated my college English classes, therefore usually not doing well in them, failing them, then repeating the process over...
Lucia, I know exactly what you mean! Just this afternoon, the guy setting up my new computer (of all things!) saw some of my SS files and laughed and asked me "Aren't you a little old for Sessame Street?"
It's a bitter struggle, in my opinion, over whether you believe a high public opinion is worth hiding what you love. Personally, I don't think it is, but it still is hard!