<p>Apologies in advance for the scattered nature of this post. I’m a 27 year old father, husband, and chef finishing up my first year of night classes at a local CC. I’m a passionate guy, and would love to pursue a career working in or with government to effect change and help our country, but I don’t know the best path to pursue. I can envision myself doing any number of jobs at a non-profit or advocacy group as long as the issue I’m fighting for is something I believe in, though as a grown man I’m less idealistic and care equally about a range of issues, mostly education, the arts, and food resources. After much research, I’m stuck between the following courses of action:</p>
<p>BFA with a minor in Public Policy, and an eventual MA in Public Policy. I’m a talented artist and strongly believe schools like RISD and SAIC are within my reach. I think this course of action would be well-tailored to a position with the National Endowment for the Arts, or any number of advocacy groups.</p>
<p>Poli Sci major and a JD. I think this is a pretty standard blanket route. i know I wouldn’t have great job prospects with a simple Poli Sci major, and law school is anything but a sure bet these days, so Im slightly skeptical of this path. Also, would an issue specific place pass me up for a candidate with issue specific knowledge?it seems silly to work for the NEA or an education advocacy group without any art or education courses under my belt.</p>
<p>BA in Resource Economics building on my twelve years of industry experience. I am admittedly less passionate about this course of action, but I feel it would do the most practical good for the most people. If I pursue this course it would be my sole direction in life to end Monsanto.</p>
<p>I realize this could all be splitting hairs and I’m over thinking things as I am wont to do. I also realize that no one else can decide on my passions for me, so I’m asking pragmatically if any of these routes seem more or less desirable from a hiring standpoint. Because, alas, one can’t effect change much if one is unemployed.</p>
<p>Thanks for your time.</p>