Hi! I recently posted a question asking about taking another degree alongside court reporting school. Anyone who has taken both simultaneously (or if you know of someone or an influencer who has) I would love to chat with you! I am really confused/stressed about this topic as I’ve gotten so many conflicting replies about it. Anyone who could chat that would mean a lot!! Ty!

I’m originally from California but right now I’m working abroad in Japan and will be abroad for a couple more years. I’m wondering how doable it is to be able to learn stenography while being located abroad.

I’m currently doing the NCRA A to Z program and am looking to attend West Valley College in the future (I have emailed them and they said it’s okay for me to attend classes because I still have a California address where I receive mail), and I’m also working part-time so I don’t believe these are issues, but I am a bit worried about having to procure an actual steno machine. (I believe those are the most important matters, but there may be other circumstances to consider that I’m not yet aware of.)

Moreover, I think I’ll be abroad for about 3-4 more years and would like to be able to start working soon after my return if possible. If anyone has any insight about any similar situations or could give me any advice or even say why this is not realistic, I would greatly appreciate it!

Hi! I’m an 18yr old college freshman, currently taking my gen eds at a community college while taking court reporting (stenography- theory 1) online at a different school. My plan for college is to major in business at a school like Fullerton and online art courses while in court reporting school.

Why business:

1. AI is constantly changing and improving. My biggest fear with stenography is one day it is taken over or stenographers only do the transcript editing and sign off and take a huge pay cut (the reason steno is so appealing is its high pay and need). I know I’m secure and will make good money for at least 5-10 years, but after that? If AI advances enough that it is used in the court room, what will happen to us? That is my first reason I want a business degree- so that I’m not left with nothing if I don’t do steno anymore. I can still use it when applying for jobs and make it easier to be hired.

2. I will try to take as many of the businesses classes as I can online so that it is easier and I’m not always running around.

3. I figured a business major may also be the most useful one to go with my other learnings (steno and art). With stenography, you can be a freelancing depo reporter where you likely need some basic finance/business knowledge, or a court reporter where you basically own your own little business selling the transcripts. Also, I want to sell my art- something that requires business knowledge since you literally are an entrepreneur. That leads to my next education:

Why art:

1. I used to always want to do art as a kid- but obviously the reality is art alone isn’t very secure, so Im not doing an art major. Art is my passion and I want to do something to improve in fundamentals and just overall, so I’m planning on taking courses from New Masters Academy (a self-paced online program) so that there aren’t specific deadlines or classes I need to stress over.

2. I would use the education to improve my art and actually sell it- not just for personal improvement.

And finally, why stenography:

1. I learned about stenography through TikTok and it seemed very interesting. I did the A-Z course and really enjoyed it. Now I am in (free) online (zoom) classes at a school here in California (in theory 1 and finished CAT basics) and so far it’s been very enjoyable and easy. I know that with speed building and other necessary classes, eventually it will become much more difficult. That’s where I’m concerned.

2. Court reporters make very good money and there’s a big need for them. I could get a job right out of school and start earning which is very appealing to me.

Obviously, I know this is very ambitious- but I am also a very good student. I am disciplined, organized, do my work, and pay attention in classes. I’m just worried that’s not enough. If you have any advice or opinions please lmk. Thank you!

Hi all,

Pretty much per title, I'm considering whether this is something I want to pursue. In the brief research I've done so far, it looks like the pathway to actually get started here is pretty uncertain, given Canada seemingly only had a single school that taught captioning and court reporting and then stopped. I'm hoping for some insights on the following:

1. Is this something I would be able to get educated and qualified in while being in Ontario (I'd imagine this involves remote study)?
2. Is there actually work in Ontario, or would I have to move/work remote?

I would greatly appreciate any advice from people who know their stuff. Thanks :^)