Going from MFA in Visual Development to Marine Biology! Career advice?
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Hi everyone! Im 26 and interested in going down the Marine Biology/Fisheries path after years and years of trying to figure out where I want to go with my life. I went to school for the arts, got my BFA in Animation and my MFA in Visual Development…but with the way the world is going with AI and design jobs being a bit scarce I’ve been stuck at a job that I despise for 2 years now and completely burned out of design.
Back in middle/high school I volunteered at a local aquarium for 7 years and absolutely loved it, but was pushed away from the field by family with fears of not making enough to survive. I’ve definitely gotten over that fear and could care less now and just want a job that makes me happy and that I know I will enjoy doing.
Any advice for getting into this field and where to start? I would not mind going back to school but I’m afraid of costs and time. If there is a way I can somehow use my Masters to get into a masters program, or if this is something I would need to start from the ground up? Any entry level jobs that I can start at without a science degree just to get some experience? (I am starting up volunteering with that aquarium again).
Thanks everyone, any advice is super appreciated!!!
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