Career Advice: Amy – Freelance Journalist (Stage 4, Stage 5, Stage 6, TAFE Students, Teacher, Parent)
Amy runs the YouTube channel Blondie in China, pursuing a career that allows her to travel, learn Chinese and do public speaking.
ACTIVITY OUTLINE:
Amy discusses how she evaluated different career options before ultimately deciding to pursue what she was passionate about; travel, learning languages and entertaining. She describes what gave her the courage to take the plunge and what her life is like working for herself.
IS THIS A FREE EVENT? Yes
BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Ikigai Network
Event Details
Event Type
On Demand
Delivery Platform
Duration
Price
FREE
Curriculum
Secondary
Main KLA, Strand, Sub Strand
Careers
Other KLAs
Vocational Education and Training (VET) » Entertainment Industry
Languages » Chinese
Learning Intentions & Success Criteria
Learning Intentions:
- Understand what a YouTuber/Freelance journalist does and if it is the right career for you
Success Criteria
- Understand the risk and rewards choosing a less conventional career path
- Understand life as a foreigner in china
- Learn how to use social media to grow your online presence
Joining The Event
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Requirements: Technology, Materials and Pre and Post event requirements.
Required: Internet connection, internet device
Optional: Projector/TV to show to multiple students comfortably, pens and paper to take notes
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Will This Event Be Recorded?
No