Career-Life Mind Map

Socializing

Theatre

Dance

Crocheting

Travelling

Debate

Science Experiments

Social

Teamwork

Working digitally (Excel, Research, Word, Etc.)

Hard working

Organized

Principled

Responsible

Good Leadership

Creative

Ambitious

Dedicated

Flexibility

Consistency

Collaborative environment

Not stuck in an office

Good income

Sufficient amount of sick days and holidays

Arts

Actor

Video Editor

Education is optional, but there is some useful education

bachelor's degree in theatre arts

bachelor's degree in acting

bachelor's degree in drama

diplomas in speech and drama

Where

Pros (which match my strengths and wants)

Cons:

Departments of Theatre and Film (Found at UBC, SFU, almost any major university)

Vancouver Arts School

Collaboration is required

Choices of performing styles

Exciting and Enjoyable

Lots of moving & exploring involved

Inconsistent with jobs

Lack of privacy

Work schedule

Work life balance

Competitiveness

College diploma/university is not required, but can be useful

bachelor's degree in film, broadcasting, videography, etc.

Video Production departments in Vancouver Arts School, and any major university

Pros: Creative flexibility/expression, freedom to work from home, teamwork required (depending on type of editing)

Cons: Potential glitches when working, a LOT of time on the computer, very strict deadlines

Science

Scientist

A master's, bachelor's or doctoral degree is required

Education found at any university, ex. UBC, SFU, McGill, University of Toronto, etc.

Pros: Experimenting, can solve global issues, traveling to get data sometimes

Cons: Long work hours, long list of requirements, safety hazards

Psychologist

Doctoral degree in psychology

Psychology departments at UBC and SFU (any uni)

Pros: Socializing, collaboration, helping people

Cons: can be emotionally draining, work schedule can be erratic, finding clients