Attaining License While Away For Studies

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Blessings all,

My name is Benedict, but you all can call me Thomas. I turned 18 two weeks ago, and I have had it set in my mind that I want to be a real estate agent since I was 16. However, education is one of the most important things in the world to me. That education will have me out of New York City ( Where I will be getting my license) for most of the year, and I will only have May and the the summer months to work. Is it still worth getting my real estate license before I am done with school? Will a broker even consider sponsoring me knowing that I won't be able to work for1/6 of the year? Real estate is what I'm going all in on. I love my city, and the idea of putting people moving to my city or those already here into a more comfortable and desireable living situation is a dream profession for me. I just don't know if it's worth attaining licensure so early considering I'll be studying abroad for at least the next 8 years (I'm planning on pursuing a PhD). 

Thank you for any replies! God be with you all now and ever and forever! 

[Joe Norman]

There are plenty of Real Estate activities you can do remotely that will allow you to put your license to use, make money, and gain experience in the industry. These include Outside Sales Coordinator (e.g., lead generation), Transaction Coordination, Marketing Assistant, etc. You could absolutely find a real estate team or brokerage who is in need of a licensed individual to fulfill these roles. 

That said, if your goal is to become a Realtor, then why are you going to spend the next 8 years obtaining a PhD that has nothing to do with the role?