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Having Said That...
Be Your Own Career Counsellor
“Design Wasn’t a College Seat. It Was a Skill.”
Situation
Riya missed cut-offs for top design colleges by a narrow margin. Private colleges were too expensive. Family asked her to take any degree and move on. She found a local design studio offering hands-on training instead.
Thought Bubble
If I can’t enter design through the gate, can I enter through the back door?
Having Said That…
She trained while working small gigs. Portfolio grew slowly. Clients cared about work, not certificates. Today, she earns independently. The college rejection stopped hurting once work started speaking. 
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