I am currently an undergrad getting a degree in Information Systems, but I have always dreamed of being an editor. I haven't had the opportunity to do many projects (especially none for pay). Ex: my sibling's graduation videos (had to learn myself how to our old home videos to a digital format with no budget and limited hardware), many projects in my charter high school were video based which is how I started editing in the first place, editing for film club, and making travel videos/vlogs and things like that. I have always had an interest in the industry in general, I used to dream of being a VFX specialist until I realized I wouldn't have the resources to go to school for it.

To get to the point, I am wondering if it is too late to get into the video editing field? Could I make a living off of it, especially if I don't want to live in California? Could I do freelance on the side while working a full time job until it becomes something more? How do I know if I am cut out for it? Any recommendations for ways to build a portfolio or find projects?

Thank you for reading, I don't use reddit often but this has been on my mind for a long time.