Where I See Myself in 10 Years by Meaghan

Where I See Myself in 10 Years by Meaghan - December 2015 Scholarship Essay

10 years from now I can just imagine living independently, comfortably situated in my own quaint yet artsy loft, its towering windows overlooking a body of water or maybe a bustling little borough. I would make it a point to surround myself with the tools and results of the trade, gathered throughout my academic and successful Interactive Media/Video Game Design/Development careers. Every day I would see and exhibit art I had either created or collected from artist conventions, which I would go to frequently and even serve as a panelist for.
Speaking of conventions, I would be a known name among those in video game cons, held highly for my indie (independent) development work which would start my career. These small indie games I had created on my own would catch the attention of larger companies such as Ubisoft, Bethesda, even Blizzard Entertainment, where I would be hired and gleefully work on the future of gaming itself. I would love to get the opportunity to meet not only esteemed developers themselves but the gamers I've grown up with and look up to beyond all else; and to think the reason I've been given this opportunity is my career, it's astounding.
We have to go back a bit further, though. Before the career, before the cute loft, was my experience at college. Whether it's at UCONN or WPI, I would have taken Design/Development classes where I would learn both the artistic and mechanical sides of creating a video game. This would be the very foundation of me learning how to incorporate my art into something I truly love and want to give to the world.
Beginning as an indie developer doesn't require a degree, but it's definitely a big thing to have the classes under your belt. Without those, you would be clueless and most likely unsuccessful. Working with companies, however, does require some sort of degree, which I can only get through my education. Education is costly and not something I take lightly, which is why I strive to build my skills so I can make it worthwhile and to help secure a financially sound and prosperous future.