What would be the best career path for me?

I'm in that age where I'm going to be making a decision about my life, and I'm ready to make that decision.

I have a few choices that I'm trying to narrow down:
Web development
Computer development (preferably Objective C, because Apple primarily uses Objective C)
Video/Graphics editing

I'm skilled in Web development, and Video/Graphics editing, but I also want to be into computer development, because you don't do the same thing every day.

Let's say that I go into video/graphics editing. I'd pretty much be doing the same thing over and over, whereas if I went into Web development or computer development, I'd be into a field that changes faster, and I would be working on projects that require different skills and abilities.

I've been developing websites for about three years, doing video work for about three years (about 1.5 years on a Mac), and I'm just starting to get into computer development.

I'm not privileged to go to a high school that has computer development courses in any C language (they only offer HTML stuff). I have been taking all of the courses that I can so far, and I'm taking TV Production 1 (out of 3) next semester.

So far, the only college that I've taken a look at has been

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asked Nov 24 '10 at 20:16

catchatyou
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Uhh, you do the same thing every day in software development. You develop software.

(Nov 24 '10 at 20:19) Seb

But the difference is that you never make the same product. You might make a similar product from day to day, but you will have different features on each piece of software. Is it really that bad?

(Nov 24 '10 at 20:26) catchatyou

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You can try looking into Computer Science. What a computer scientist does is solve problems using the computer, and that can be endless. Computer Science incorporates software engineering with web development and design. Computer Science is a very BIG and BROAD subject nowadays and lead to very successful jobs. If CS isn't what you're looking for you could look for something related to Information Technology Services. ITS is pretty much relaying information to a person who is going to use the product or service. ITS is web development, web design, web applications engineering, etc...

From your profile on LG.net it looks like you play hockey. Check out Rochester Institute of Technology for both CS or ITS and hockey! Maybe I'm just being bias because I'm currently enrolled as a Computer Science major at RIT, but maybe I'm just recommending a good school.

answered Nov 24 '10 at 20:33

recck
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Thanks, because I'm always looking for suggestions. Yes, I do love hockey, but I don't want it to become a huge part of my decision making, because I consider it more of a hobby than a career (I don't even own most of the equipment that I need!). Another reason why I was pushing Full Sail so much is because I can get a full degree for only three years of attending there (I think that they even have a two year program, but you have absolutely no breaks).

I appreciate your bias, because you may be pointing me to a school that I would be interested in attending.

(Nov 24 '10 at 20:46) catchatyou

Another reason why I would suggest RIT is that they require you to complete a co-op for at least 3-4 quarters. Co-ops are paid internships with small companies or big companies (such as Google, Facebook or Apple).

(Nov 24 '10 at 20:55) recck

That doesn't sound half bad. My sister had an internship with

(Nov 24 '10 at 21:06) catchatyou

0	I am VERY far from making that decision myself but with the way the web is going I would go with Web development or Film making. answered Nov 24 '10 at 21:13 ryebread761 7.5k●214●241●322

I'm going to pass on a piece of advice given to me about a week ago, theres very few jobs available in web development at the minute with software like wordpress more and more people choose to create web sites themselves rather than hire a web designer.

answered Nov 24 '10 at 21:24

markd12
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