I've been thinking about my plans after high school. Nothing is certain and most of the time we end up doing things differently than what's expected, but I felt the need to share out my ideas and current thoughts on what to do after Mayfair. Plus, it'll be a good way for me to gain perspective.
(I'm only going to talk about my plans career-wise. Not going into detail about family or relations in that aspect.)
To start off, I will attend college/university. I think that it's a great way to find out what actually interest you and to network with people within your field. Most likely I'll study towards a business major with a minor in photography. Although I am interested in creative paths, I reason that my time in college would be better spent focusing on a career that requires a degree than most creative jobs which do not. Often times artist are self-taught and the path is different for every creator. There is no formality to it, whereas to be an engineer, you must have a degree.
(I'm only going to talk about my plans career-wise. Not going into detail about family or relations in that aspect.)
To start off, I will attend college/university. I think that it's a great way to find out what actually interest you and to network with people within your field. Most likely I'll study towards a business major with a minor in photography. Although I am interested in creative paths, I reason that my time in college would be better spent focusing on a career that requires a degree than most creative jobs which do not. Often times artist are self-taught and the path is different for every creator. There is no formality to it, whereas to be an engineer, you must have a degree.
Now, my plans during college are somewhat clear as I've spent time upon it being a senior, but as far as after college, it's rather ambiguous. There are many possibilities I would like to embark upon. To say right now, I see myself becoming a photojournalist as a balance between job and creativity. I would also like to pursue business relations and start my own company. Real estate also looks interesting as well as investing into stocks. Hopefully, I could take-on all of these challenges within my lifetime.
I would also want to teach or simply spread my knowledge later in life. I believe that this is essential in life and an important aspect in shaping the community. I hope to share this by becoming a teacher/professor, writing a book, giving talks, or by blogging my experience.😉
I know this is heavy for a student to plan out their life like this but I'd like to know: What are your plans going be like after high school? Do you guys have any goals that you'd want to pursue?
I would also want to teach or simply spread my knowledge later in life. I believe that this is essential in life and an important aspect in shaping the community. I hope to share this by becoming a teacher/professor, writing a book, giving talks, or by blogging my experience.😉
I know this is heavy for a student to plan out their life like this but I'd like to know: What are your plans going be like after high school? Do you guys have any goals that you'd want to pursue?
Justin, I think it's awesome that you are trying to pursue both business and photography, it's a great to focus on one career path that will help you financially, but on the other hand focus on another that will serve as a job you enjoy doing. I myself am trying to become a really good computer programmer, but that doesn't involve creativity for me, so I am also trying to learn computer design to release out my artistic thoughts.
ReplyDeleteThat's great Tim, that you are trying to become a computer programmer. It's a necessary and high-demand job right now with the current streams of applications and tech. However, I also admire you trying to learn computer design as well! I believe you can do it Tim.
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