The journey to success is different for each individual. Some are more comfortable choosing the 'conventional' route for fear of economic volatility. There are also those who are more encouraged to take 'bold' steps.
Aqil Fitri, for example, chose to leave his career as a nurse and returned to school to start his journey as an artiste.
In August, at the age of 28, the nursing diploma holder from Ngee Ann Polytechnic will graduate with a BA (Hons) Musical Theatre from LASALLE.