<p>There is a career service department like any other college. I actually did talk to an alumni of the MUD campus in LA, but both the LA campus and the NY campus have an online job board for students, in which people regularly contact MUD for students and alumni to do freelance projects, weddings, etc. I was told there are plenty of postings to gain some experience both while in school and after. You actually get access to it the first day of class, and that gives students a chance to find one-time jobs right from the get-go to build up their resumes and portfolios (which the school also assists with).</p>
<p>I’m aware that like many jobs, I might (read: most likely will) have to take up another job to give me a stable income, and I’m fine with that. To me that’s better than being stuck in another full time job, unhappy and unable to do what I love.</p>
<p>The problem is convincing my parents who want me to continue doing what I currently have no interest in. I’m a smart girl, I was salutatorian of my high school and a hard worker, but they think it’s shocking I’d want to do special effects make-up or theater make-up for a living. And that’s why I need help. :(</p>
<p>And thanks for the link emeraldkity4! I never really considered going to schools in Canada etc, and even if I still don’t, at least it will show my parents it is a serious career path with lots of opportunities. I’ll be checking those schools out, since they DO solely focus on make-up!</p>