It looks lovely, Darsnan 
But we should bring the thread back on-topic.
Another example of the risks undertaken by a career in the types of games mentioned, is that unless the game is sufficiently established, it can itself fade away. Not an issue with the case of chess, but certainly there in e-games and in particular streaming; many dedicated years to be good in a game only to see it lose prominence and then couldn't move to the next ones in the genre.
Although pro-gaming is different; only exists due to venues.
There's also less of a typical proof of achievement than in a university route; ultimately the degree(s) stay(s) with you, regardless of future choices.
But we should bring the thread back on-topic.
Another example of the risks undertaken by a career in the types of games mentioned, is that unless the game is sufficiently established, it can itself fade away. Not an issue with the case of chess, but certainly there in e-games and in particular streaming; many dedicated years to be good in a game only to see it lose prominence and then couldn't move to the next ones in the genre.
Although pro-gaming is different; only exists due to venues.
There's also less of a typical proof of achievement than in a university route; ultimately the degree(s) stay(s) with you, regardless of future choices.
