Does Molly Picoun's niece think it's a rotten shame? Because she really is the only one in a position to judge. Maybe the experiences she had in college as a theater major will help / has helped her in some other area of endeavor in which has has more ability. Maybe majoring in theater is one of the best things that ever happened to her, regardless of what else she ever does with herself. Maybe if she hadn't had that extra help getting into and through that school with that major, she would never have had that experience, and maybe she is grateful for it, even if she never succeeds on the stage. Who knows? And why should we judge?