MY PLAN A: BA of arts at CAPU to become a humanities teacher
My Plan A:
Consider:
❏ What do you enjoy?
❏ What sort of lifestyle do you
want?
❏ What are you good at?
Career Info that I have
discovered…
Consider:
❏ Upsides/downsides of job
❏ Job duties/ responsibilities
❏ Salary range
❏ Future outlook
❏ Lifestyle factors
❏ Advancement opportunities
Three employability skills I
possess that will support my
plan:
Consider:
❏ Soft and hard Skills required
for position
❏ Personal attributes
- I enjoy art, reading, going out and being with friends,
spending time in nature and travelling.
- I want a lifestyle where I can see the world and have
disposable income. I can spend the summers out in the
world.
- I am good at writing and poetry, performing arts, helping
others, teaching others
- Some upsides of the job are that i can help and influence
students to hopefully find something they are passionate
about and also if i become a teacher i can create a classroom
that is a safe space for kids.
- Downsides are that it can be really difficult to deal with a lot of
kids at a time and deal with disrespect.
- Some responsibilities are teaching students the curriculum,
creating a safe learning space, and finding good ways to get
students engaged.
- $55,000-$65,000 a year
- Eventually my future could be department head if I stuck with
teaching and worked hard
- I wouldn't be able to travel throughout the year all the time but
i could travel on breaks. I would be spending a lot of time
creating plans and assignments but I wouldn't let that stop me
from still continuing to do the things I love. I wouldn't have a
whole lot of disposable income but since I am really
passionate about this that does not matter to me.
1. Passionate about teaching
2. Hardworking
3. Empathetic and Understanding
 Education needed to pursue my - BC Teacher Certification
plan: - Graduated with a BA in arts
- Possibly training under a teacher for a year
Consider:
❏ Courses/training/ certificates
needed
❏ Post-secondary
requirements

MY BACKUP CAREER PLAN BA of arts(English) at SFU to become an author

My Plan B: - I enjoy art, reading, going out and being with friends,
Consider: spending time in nature and travelling.
❏ What do you enjoy? - I want a lifestyle where I can see the world and have
❏ What sort of lifestyle do you disposable income. I can spend the summers out in the
want? world.
❏ What are you good at? - I am good at writing and poetry, performing arts, helping
others, teaching others

Career Info that I have - Some upsides are that I could write about my experiences
discovered… and travel to see more as well. I am passionate about writing
and this would allow me to creatively express myself.
Consider: - Some downsides is it's not a for sure that I will succeed and
❏ Upsides/downsides of job it may take awhile
❏ Job duties/responsibilities - My responsibilities would be to write about stuff i love while
❏ Salary range also writing to a target audience. I would have to find a
❏ Future outlook publisher and editor too.
❏ Lifestyle factors - Depends on how successful your book is but it can range
❏ Advancement opportunities from 35k-140k
- I can see myself really enjoying this life and job. I could see
the world and write about it, write about what i love, turn my
creative outlet into a job, and still make a decent amount of
money.
 - Again, this job won't allow me to live the lavish lifestyle i had
hoped for but i rather be happy.

Three employability skills I 1. Creative

possess that will support my
plan:

Consider: 2. Persistent and Consistent when passionate

❏ Soft and hard skills required
for position
❏ Personal attributes
3. An eye for detail

Education needed to pursue my

plan: BA in literature or arts and major in creative writing

Consider:
❏ Courses/training/certificates
needed
❏ Post-secondary
requirements

Post-Secondary Option
Plan A - Schools/Training
Name of First Choice School Second Choice School
School: CAPU SFU

Name of BA in arts BA in arts

Degree or type
of training you
will receive
Example:
Bachelor of
Science

Length of the 4 years 4 years

program
Example: 4
years

Price of Tuition $6000 $7000

for the first year

Approx. Cost of $2000 $2,350

books/supplies
for the first year

Cost to live in $12,000 $11,000

Residence

Application Fee $50 $90

to apply to
program

Application April 10th , 2022 March 1st, 2022

deadline
Example:
February, 13th,
2020

Academic - Science, Math 11 - Science and Math 11

Requirements - French 12
for program
(pre-requisites)

Other possible - author - author

occupations - Creative director - Creative director
with this type of - Interior designer - Interior designer
degree

Post-Secondary Option
Plan B - Schools/Training
Name of First Choice School Second Choice School
School: SFU CAPU

Name of BA in arts, major in creative writing BA in arts

Degree or type
of training you
will receive
Example:
Bachelor of
Science

Length of the 4 years 4 years

program
Example: 4
years

Price of Tuition $7000 $6000

for the first year

Approx. Cost of $2,350 $2000

books/supplies
for the first year

Cost to live in $11,000 $12,000

Residence

Application Fee $90 $50

to apply to
program

Application March 1st, 2022 April 10th , 2022

deadline
Example:
February, 13th,
2020

Academic - Science and Math 11 - Science, Math 11

Requirements - French 12
for program
(pre-requisites)

Other possible - Creative director - Creative director

occupations - Interior designer - Interior designer
with this type of
degree
 Travel Option
Itinerary and Budget

In Word, create a table and ensure you have included ALL of the following
information for your travel itinerary.

Where:
● List where you plan to travel (be specific and list exactly which countries and cities)
When:
● What time of year/season
● For how long (in each location)
How:
● Modes of transportation (research the cost and timing
Accomodations
● List where you will be staying for each location and how many nights. Include a link
● Indicate the cost per night
Budgeting Costs:
● Anticipate food costs
● Costs for activities etc
● Phone plan (extra charges?)
● Travel insurance
● What will you need to buy before you go?
● What will you buy while you are travelling?

Where: I will travel to Canada for two weeks

3 days in B.C. (1 day in Tofino, 2 days in Whistler)
3 days in Alberta (2 days in Banff, 1 day in Edmonton)
4 days in Ontario (3 days in Toronto, 1 day in Ottawa)
3 days in Quebec (2 days in Montreal and 1 day in Quebec
City)
2 days in Newfoundland and Labrador (2 days in St. John)

When: Tofino - May 10th

Whistler - May 11 - May 13th
Banff - May 14th - May 16th
Edmonton - May 17th
Toronto - May 18th
Ottawa - May 19th
Montreal - May 20th - May 21st
Quebec City - May 22nd
Newfoundland & Labrador - May 23rd and 24th

How: Rental Car in BC - $30/day x 3 days = $90 + GST (if not

rental, calculate mileage and gas)
Train to Alberta = $200/one way ticket
Flight from Edmonton to Toronto = $800.00 one way ticket
Rental Car from Toronto to the east coast = $40/day x 6 days
= 240 + GST (if not rental, calculate mileage and gas)
Flight from St. John to Vancouver = $1400 one way ticket
Accomodations: Tofino - Wyckenwish Inn $400/night. 5 Star Hotel. Link:
Include price, links and www.wyckenwishinn.ca
reviews for EACH of your ETC….
accommodations.

Budget: (food/activities etc).

Be specific for each location
and include links for special
activities (ie: museums,
sporting events, concerts
etc).
 Work-Life Option
Living Costs and Savings Goal (Living INDEPENDENTLY)

Income Monthly: Yearly:

Hourly Wage/salary

Parents

Total Income

Expenses:

Rent
● List where you plan to live (either a
rental link or a detailed description)

Medical Insurance

Utilities

Food/Grocery

Car Insurance

Gas for Car

Car Repairs

Compass cost

Cell Phone/Internet

Clothing

Entertainment / Going out

Personal sundries

Recreation / Gym membership

Other
-parking fees
-gifts
-house supplies
-specialist fees
-eye care/prescriptions
-hair cuts
-move in costs (furniture, truck rental)

Savings
-try and save 10%

Total Expenses
Total Income MINUS Total Expenses

After filling out table, write a SEPARATE reflection on whether your job will support your
lifestyle.
● What sacrifices will you have to make?
● How will your priorities change?
● How much money do you plan to save per year? What will you use your savings
for in five years? Ten years? What are your savings goals?