Continuing Education Options

[Saffy]

As many of you know, I have recently graduated from university with a degree specialized in Game Design. While I am happy with this degree, I am very interested in continuing my education. In particular, I would love to get into Creative Writing and hopefully at some point combine my two passions.

Would anyone happen to have any advice for such a situation? Should I be attempting to go for a Master's degree, possibly with a minor in Creative Writing? Or should I go down the road of having two Bachelor's degrees? One would be in Game Design and the other in Creative Writing. Should I just hold off for now altogether?

The last year of my life has been spent trying to find work in the game industry which has progressed slowly. While I do believe I could work on my portfolio and eventually get a job, I simply cannot stand this state of nothingness. I've wanted to get into writing for some time and I feel I have an opportunity to do so. Of course there are major issues such as my already pending student loans and the fact I can't afford more. Yet it's probably better to open more options now or even take on more debt now while I'm still young. I don't know.

Also, I'd love to use this opportunity to move to British Columbia.

[Saffy]

I honestly don't know if I'd ever get to the point of becoming a writer. Perhaps in a way it's just a matter of personal fulfillment? I love the possibility of having more career options though. And hey, I could always end up writing games or starting my own company and having more of a creative role. There's a sad truth that many people in the game industry tend to last but a few years; I want more options in life.

I'd rather not get into a Master's degree for Game Design at this time because I haven't had a proper job as it is. To me, that option would make more sense if I wanted to advance further along that career path. You know, if I had a job in the game industry already and wanted a huge promotion?

As for finances, I'm sure arrangements can be made. I also have no objection to being a part-time student and working at the same time. Though, I can't help wonder if this would even be possible. That sounds expensive.