What to do after CEGEP?

It is the end of your time at CEGEP. You thoroughly enjoyed your studies in Social Sciences at Cégep du Vieux Montreal. You are interested both by journalism and politics, and you are unsure which university program to choose. Should you go to study Journalism at UQAM, Communications, Politics and Society at UQAM, or Political Science at Université Laval, in Quebec City?

Choice 1 : Apply to UQAM and study Journalism.

Choice 2 : Apply to UQAM and study Communications, Politics, and Society.

Choice 3 : Apply to Université Laval, in Quebec City, and study Political Science.

Apply to UQAM and study Journalism.

You get admitted in the program, and you really enjoy your studies. At the end of your studies, you wonder if it is better for you to begin your career of journalist as an intern into La Presse's summer internship program or directly apply for a vacant position at Radio-Canada. Which option should you choose?

Choice 1 : Apply for an internship at La Presse.

Choice 2 : Apply for a job at Radio-Canada.

Apply to UQAM and study Communications, Politics, and Society.

You get easily accepted into this program, which combines your interests in communications and politics. As part of your studies, you are required to complete an internship. You can't wait to test drive the political attaché job, but a new dream has recently emerged in your mind : becoming an astronaut. Now, you are faced with a decision : should you apply for an internship and ignore your new dream, or should you switch to a different field of study?

Choice 1 : Apply for an internship as a political attaché.

Choice 2 : Switch to a different field of study and achieve your new dream of becoming an astronaut.

Apply to Université Laval, in Quebec City, and study Political Science.

Congratulations, you have been accepted into the program! You have rented a room at the student residence for the semester. However, as you step off the bus that brought you to Quebec, you catch sight of a beautiful girl with blue eyes. Should you continue walking or approach her and potentially fall in love?

Choice 1 : Continue on your way.

Choice 2 : Fall in love with this girl.

Apply for an internship at La Presse.

You are accepted into the summer program. As an intern, you have the opportunity to learn the ropes of the written journalism profession alongside a group of other talented young journalists. At the end of the internship, La Presse offers you a permanent job. Should you accept or refuse it?

Choice 1 : Accept the job.

Choice 2 : Decline the offer.

Apply for a job at Radio-Canada.

You get the job. What a great accomplishment! The OJT provided by your mentor helps you become more familiar with your new job. You have the opportunity to explore various information mediums, including print, TV, and radio. You keep this job until your retirement.

Choice 1 : The End

Apply for an internship as a political attaché.

Many members of parliament are currently seeking political aides. One such MP is Ruba Ghazal, who represents your electoral district in Montreal. However, Sol Zanetti, who is the MP for Jean-Lesage, in Quebec City, is also looking for a political attaché because his regular political aide goes on maternity leave for a few months. It has always been your dream to meet him and work with him. Should you stay in Montreal or make the move to Quebec City?

Choice 1 : Apply for an internship as a political attaché for Ruba Ghazal, the MP for your district.

Choice 2 : Apply for a job as a political attaché for Sol Zanetti, the MP for Jean-Lesage.

Switch to a different field of study and achieve your new dream of becoming an astronaut.

You study to become an astronaut, and you have straight A's in all of your courses. After completing your studies, you are chosen to be part of the future mission to the Moon.

Choice 1 : Go on a mission to the Moon.

Apply for an internship as a political attaché for Ruba Ghazal, the MP for your district.

Congratulations, you are chosen to be Ruba Ghazal's intern! Even if you are happy to have the opportunity to work as her political attaché, you quickly realize the drawbacks of the job. This position requires a lot of overtime. You have to go with the MP to many events, that can be anytime during the week. You work a lot, and you sometimes forget the ideology you work for. You get overwhelmed, and you experience the effects of alienation. You are not happy anymore to go to your internship. More often than not, all you want is sleeping. You think government should abolish full-time jobs. After two months of intense work, you have a burnout. You don't have choice : you take a leave of absence. In order to recover from this experience, you decide to purchase a small sheep farm, something you have always dreamed of.

Choice 1 : Take a leave of absence and purchase a farm.

Apply for a job as a political attaché for Sol Zanetti, the MP for Jean-Lesage.

You get the job, that is credited as an internship. You are very happy. Your job involves helping the citizens of Jean-Lesage, and as you work alongside a member of the opposition, you have the opportunity to see the power they hold. This experience solidifies your determination to be an activist for the left-wing. Besides, you develop feelings for Sol, who reciprocates your love. However, when his regular political attaché returns from maternity leave, you don't know what to do. Should you leave for Montreal and continue your life, or stay in Quebec City and marry Sol Zanetti despite the age difference?

Choice 1 : Return to Montreal.

Choice 2 : Settle in Quebec City and marry him

Take this opportunity.

Your decision to move to Quebec was worthwhile. You love your experience as a political aide at the National Assembly, which makes you desire to work there for the rest of your life. After completing your studies, you apply for a job at the National Assembly, and your wish is granted. You have the privilege to work among journalists, political aides, ministers, and other members of parliament. Over the years, each election brings new faces to the Assembly, and you can see how the society evolves. You even have the chance to witness the excitement surrounding the third referendum on Quebec's sovereignty. You are glad to see History unfold before your very eyes.

Choice 1 : The End

Fall in love with this girl.

When you first meet the girl at the bus station, there is an immediate spark between the two of you and flirtation fills the air. Her name is Jeanne. You are madly in love with her, so you decide to drop out of your studies to be with her. Jeanne and you have many exciting plans and dreams for the future. Should you become a street circus artist like her, or should you two leave Quebec City to travel all around the province and settle in Gaspésie?

Choice 1 : Become a street circus artist.

Choice 2 : Travel around the province and settle in Gaspésie

Become a street circus artist.

Jeanne teaches you a variety of circus forms, including aerial skills, trapeze, and juggling. You explore the freedom of being an independent worker and the joy of being an artist.

Choice 1 : The End

Travel around the province and settle in Gaspésie.

Jeanne and you purchase a charming house with a beautiful garden near Percé, in Gaspésie. You often reminisce about funny anecdotes from your trip around the province. As you grow old together, you finish paying off your mortgage, and you remain happy and deeply in love.

Choice 1 : The End

Accept the job.

You are very happy as a new journalist for La Presse. You find satisfaction in your wage and kind colleagues. The job requires some good time management skills to submit your articles on time, but you always meet your deadlines.

Choice 1 : The End

Decline the offer.

You don't find any other job as a journalist. You regret your choice and you become depressed. You need to seek help from a psychologist.

Choice 1 : Go back to the start and make wiser decisions

Return to Montreal.

You look for a job in your field for months, but you are not able to find one. Since you have to earn money to buy food and pay your rent, you apply for a job as a doughnut maker in a bakery. This dead-end job is far from being your dream job. You regret not having stayed in Quebec City.

Choice 1 : Start again.

Settle in Quebec City and marry him.

You are very pleased as Sol Zanetti's wife. You live a fulfilled life.

Choice 1 : The End

Go on a mission to the Moon.

When the rocket takes off, it crashes, and you die. It is the end of your life.

Choice 1 : Go back to the start and make wiser decisions

Continue on your way.

You are passionate about your studies in Political Science. During your studies, you have the opportunity to do an internship at the National Assembly of Quebec.

Choice 1 : Take this opportunity.

Take a leave of absence and purchase a farm.

The small business you own makes you feel a big sense of fulfillment. The lack of stress and obligations makes you very happy and peaceful. Your sheep is very kind to you, and you keep the farm until the end of your life.

Choice 1 : The End