What should I do after I graduate?

In My Humble Opinion
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Hello! I was inspired to register by some of the insightful answers I’ve seen by posters on this forum… so here goes!

I am (unapologetically) an English major in my third year. That being said, I want/need to become more proficient with computers. Most of the entry-level jobs and cool internships I see posted value good writing in conjunction with graphic design skills. What would be the best route to take here? I have never even used PhotoShop or InDesign and couldn’t archive a damn thing if I were asked to. After I graduate I figured I would take on a series of paid internships to get a feel for what I want while gaining some actual experience. Now I’m wondering if I should go into a 2-year program or just supplement my course load now with night classes. Apologies for the longwinded question.

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If you can supplement now with some basic courses, and pick up an internship before you graduate, you’ll be better off. Even internships want some evidence of skill/talent when they’re selecting.

There are some things you might be able to teach yourself - if there are programs available in the computer labs/library on your campus, find a book on those (try the university library or local public library if you don’t want to spend the money on a book before you try it) and run through the basics. This will help you start building a portfolio of sorts that you can show off.

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Plastics.