Dialogue

I was invited back to NAFA for an Alumni Dialogue session to share our experiences in NAFA and after graduation.

I have to say that it was nice to be able to tell future NAFA graduates about the cold hard facts of trying to get a job after graduation. When I was in NAFA, I felt so green and enthusiastic about getting a job in the Arts industry, pursuing my dream job. Nobody told me about the craziness of trying to get a job. The emotional turmoil behind just applying for any job that is not even related to your area of speciality. It was as if, everybody was being positive and encouraging about pursuing your dream job.

I honestly felt that the dialogue did help the future graduates to be realistic about today's job market. Just because you have a diploma or a degree, it doesn't secure you a job at all. We had a healthy discussion about being happy and being at the correct state of mind because at the end of the day, as much as you need money to survive, you still need be mentally happy to live your life. It was interesting to see the rest of the invited Alumni, agreeing that their happiness is much more important rather than getting a high-paying job that stresses you out daily.

It was an honest discussion about how our time in NAFA prepares for us in the working world. The students asked questions and did actually asked for our opinions and advices. 

I felt good imparting my struggles and how I cope with trying to find another alternative to still pursue my interest because it is what that makes me happy and what I feel passionate about.

I miss NAFA.