Take art – I know so many people who have studied art history at this point … and Im one of the few, VERY few, who is doing something art related at the moment…because I took on an unpaid internship…at the other end of the world (Australia). I know Im incredible blessed that I was able to take on that opportunity (aka, have someone pay my bills) but every single person Ive met at “my” museum at this point got their first paying job after interning… I now have a part-time paying job…which I got after a month of free interning…its not a full-time job but I can see that in my future now. Without the internship it wouldve been very bleak (trust me, Ive been networking with every single person I know in the artworld…some high-up people…who couldnt help me). And Ive learned SO much at my internship.

Sorry this is so long. People at home (aka Switzerland) are appalled to learn I took on a 6(!) months unpaid internship ..which has thankfully turned into a part-time paying job…and again, I know Im super lucky to be able to do this, but it seems some industries its just one of the only ways to ensure youre gonna get a job in a field you love.

Although I do wish Id had the patience to try your suggestions!!