I took the 2 year program at BCIT in radio broadcasting. Loved the course, was a lot of fun and I learned plenty. The last 6 months kinda dragged and I just wanted to get out into the industry. I was relatively lucky and got a part time job with a Vancouver station while I was going to school which led to a full time job when I graduated. I would say 80 percent of the people from my graduating class that took jobs in broadcasting took those jobs out of market. Plenty of small market cities. Lots of country stations up north. If you're willing to move away from home, if you're willing to be poor for a bit, then go for it.
Something that I always tell people who are interested in doing the course is you may go into thinking you wanna be on air and on air only. After two years, learning the industry and what else there is out there, you might change your mind. Before I went to BCIT, I was convinced I wanted to be on air and wouldn't change my mind about it. Through the two year program, I realized that the behind the scenes stuff was more suited for me. Working at a station while going to school also made me aware just what it takes to be on the air, and frankly, I just didn't have it. I love being behind the scenes as a producer.....Yes, it's not all that glamorous, but I love it.
Good luck to you.
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