.Know your dimensions, bitch.

I was told today that I have a "bright" future at my current job.

This is a good thing, it means I have options, but they're not exactly options I'm thrilled with. This is no one's fault except my own, I am, after all ,the one who went after the shiny assistant manager position.

I've been talking about going back to school for as long as I've been out of school. By this point I'm sure everyone just rolls their eyes when I say "Yeah, I'm going back soon." and fair enough. I've been so focused on what I'm missing in the school equation (more money, less debt ,etc etc) that I haven't bothered to stop trying to think out of the box and think inside it instead. Work with the tools I have instead of wishing for things I don't.

This is my 'thinking' wall. I stare at it for hours sometimes when I'm trying to make a decision.

I've been staring at it a lot lately..

I've also been really focused on doing something that'll provide me with a high paying career upon graduation instead of even considering going to school for something I love. I've also completely ignored the fact that I have been learning outside of the classroom. That being said I've re-evaluated schooling options, taking into consideration the things that I've been learning in my free time and the things that make me happy, regardless if I think I'm "good" at them or not.

Here they be:

Humber-
Public Relations.
The course is 3 years long, and would cost about $6,000 for two years.
Pros-A job where I can use my writing skills everyday, interact with people and organize. In Toronto
Cons-Expensive and in Toronto which equates to hella expensive.

Sheridan
Art fundamentals.
One year program, $2,000 for the year.
Pros-I'd get to do art. While I don't think I have talent by the buttloads I do enjoy it and love learning about new medias and ways to construct the thoughts in my head. Can lead to acceptance at OCAD. Cheap!
Cons-In Oakville, only a one year program, only focuses on drawing and not other medias (sculpture,photography, digital), No writing courses.No internships.

Performing Arts.
One year introduction program, can lead to other 4 year programs at Sheridan. $2,000.
Pros-I'd be doing theatre again, which I love. Cheap!
Cons-Again Oakville, no guaranteed acceptance to other programs,no writing, no painting etc. No internships.

Visual & Creative Arts
2 year program, 2,000-3,000 a year
Pros-More comprehensive art program, includes sculpture, print, digital & photography,builds a full portfolio and includes courses not only in art but in Gallery Production, Curating and marketing. Internships.
Cons-Oakville, expensive.

Visual Merchandising Arts.
2 year program, $3000 a year.
Pros-Working with things that I already understand from retail along with courses in art and event planning. Internships.
Cons-Expensive, Oakville and retail oriented which I'm not sure if I want to devote my life to.

Mohawk
Art & Design foundations.
One year program, $2000
Pros-Both art (mixed medias) and writing courses.
Cons-Hamilton, No courses on portfolio building, only 3 courses dedicated to writing.No internships.

Algonquin
Professional Writing
Two year program, $2000 a year
Pros-Learning about writing! Ottawa <3 Connections to publishers and an internship at the end of the course.
Cons-Expensive, far away from home.

Public Relations.
Two year course, $4000 a year
Pros-Writing techniques, internship,Ottawa
Cons-Expensive, far away from home.Not %100 on it.

George Brown
Art & Design foundations
One year course, $3000
Pros-Art! Decent range of medias, Toronto
Cons-Toronto expenses, no internships

Events Planning
Two year course, $3000 a year
Pros-courses look like a lot of fun, internships, writing skills and organization.
Cons-Toronto expenses, not sure if I'm sold on this idea.


So far Sheridan's Visual &Creative Arts,Mohawk's Art &Design, George Brown's Event's planning and Humber's PR courses are taking the love lead...Any advice?

I've been working on the money side of things for two months so I'm going to apply, choose something, once I decide what it is I really want and then move forward from there....
I think I can I think I can I think I can.