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How can I find my ideal university and career major when I start working?

- I like music, it's a need in my everyday life.
- I like to draw and I think i can draw pretty well
- I like to design everything, especially when it's functional
- I'd like to be a celebrity

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Fernando’s Answer

Nice to see you're drawn to the arts. If music is your top priority there are plenty of courses for aspiring musicians, curriculums that cover audio recording and mixing, as well as sound editing and music composition. The field opens up a lot of possibilities for career fields, so be sure to research which area of music you want to specialize in. If you're looking to further grow your drawing talents you have to ask yourself what style or area calls to you the most. Is it animation, storyboarding, painting or comic books? Whichever you're you pick there are various colleges and universities to help you grow and refine your craft.

When looking into universities or colleges always keep the following in mind: budget, curriculum courses, location, post graduate aid and reviews. Take your time when combing through university options and don't rush it, take your time when picking which one you want to go to. If you have any doubts about the places you're looking into feel free to call them up and ask away all your doubts. No need to be modest with the university representative, as long as you're well mannered they'll answer all your questions.
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Ellen’s Answer

Hi Charlie

Good question, but I think you may have the order a little confused...usually you go to college, pick a major, and then look for a career. Or, if you really know what career you'd like, then that will help you choose your college/university and your major.

But it is good to start with your interests, which seem to be in art and music, both areas have lots of career options, but I can only speak to the art careers. There are lots of art careers: fine artist, illustrator, photographer, graphic designer, website and game designer, product designer, fashion and costume designer, interior designer, theater and movie set designer, plus many more. In addition, there are careers in art education at all levels, and careers in art museums and galleries. Many of these careers start out with entry level positions that have low pay, but that should improve as you gain experience. Many of them are very competitive, so be prepared to work hard and do well in your art classes, so that you will have a good portfolio to show prospective employers. As I mention below, having an internship experience in your chosen career is helpful in getting professional references, but also references from any other jobs are important, in that they attest to your qualities as an employee.

There are lots of resources available to research these careers. I suggest you talk to your school or local librarian, and ask them for some books and websites where you could find out about some careers in art that interest you. If your school has a career center, then start there. Also talk to your art (and music) teachers about your interest in a career in the arts and see what they suggest. Your art teacher should be aware of your strengths and could give you some specific advice.

As for college or university, the "best" one is the one that has solid art (or music) program, one that will accept you, and one you can afford. without going into too much debt. Check them out also to see if they offer any career counseling and internship programs that will allow you to gain on the job experience and references.

As for being a celebrity? That is hard to control, but my advice to you is to become known, in your school and in any job you might hold, for your strong work ethic, positivity, politeness, kindness, flexibility, honesty, and overall good citizenship. ;-) That is a sustainable and lasting "celebrity" status that we all can achieve.

Best wishes!
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Siddharth’s Answer

My honest answer is probably not what you are looking for but I would say pick a major in college that has a good path from a career perspective that has good pay. Being a designer is a good career path but you might have to decide deeper than that in terms of do you want to be a mechanical designer or aeronautics designer or real estate/architecture designer or interior designer or fashion designer. Pick the path that you are the most passionate in and where there is good pay. In my opinion , pursuing music or becoming an artist is great but would be advisable to be pursued part time first make sure you are able to grow in it to be good at it before it becomes a good career path.
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Steve’s Answer

Regarding your statement "I like to design everything especially when it's functional" you might want to check out engineering and design. If you would like to design how things like cars or airplanes work for example, you might like mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering. Know that engineering involves a lot of science and math. If you are not that interested in science and math and you like to draw you should check out industrial design. Industrial designers tend to focus on the shape of things like cars, toasters and other products. They are also concerned with how people use the product. Questions like: Is it easy to hold? Is it obvious how to turn it on? Know that industrial design jobs are very competitive. You will need to do well in school (and it can be very fun). If you want to try industrial design in college you might look for schools that have a co-op programs like the University of Cincinnati. With co-op programs you spend half your time in class and half working for (and getting paid by) a company in your field. Hope this helps.
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Jenny’s Answer

Hello, I think you should set out a plan. Than put on a plan b, than a plan c than a plan d. I think you should vision boards, and if you want to be a celebrity you should do everything that it takes to be that! Focus on having a brand, for example on all platforms show your art. Take crazy wild pictures with a statement and post them. Attach pictures to it. Major in something that allows you to do that, but always be realistic. Even if plan A fails you can always go to plan b. Don’t ever let anyone tell you you can’t do something and the time to do things is NOW. Don’t wait till your 30-40, the last time you want to do is regret not doing things from day 1. The years go by so quick, you literally have a whole life time. Don’t waist it.
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Rebecca’s Answer

Thank you for your question. I am glad to hear that you have so many interest.
Please find my suggestions below:
1. Suggest you can take Music as your major and arts as the minor.
2. Would you like to be a singer, musician, composer, etc.?
If you want to be a singer, you can start to publish your own video in social media
3. Practise makes perfect
4. Also, you can also continue your interest in Arts, eg do some drawing, design, etc. Publish your pieces online. Collect feedback.
Hope thus helps! Good Luck!
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