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Bismillah, 

Asalamu Alaykom, 

it isn't necessary for everyone to go hawza although it is obligatory upon some to do so. Whether one is working or studying their secular studies, there is so much Islamic content online for one to learn from. One needs to see what their overall ambitions and goals are. If you feel you want to fulfill a secular career while also gaining Islamic knowledge, then this can be achieved. Yes, it may be at a slower pace, but it is possible. 
 

There are many great online hawzas which will teach you many of the same books and sciences you would learn abroad in hawza. 
 

Some of these online seminaries I can recommend are Imam Sadiq Online Hawza and Hujjah seminary. There are also other online shia hawzas too which you can study at your own pace and fit in with your schedule. 
 

May Allah grant you knowledge 

It is very simple and easy. Just search online or through your local Aalim then travel to Najaf or Karbala and join Hawza studies.

Wassalam.

Bismihi ta'ala

The uniform of Hawzah students is now commonly worn after completing a minimum amount of studies, no less than 5 to 7 years, qualifying him to have the moral standards of 'Ulama and efficiently share Islamic knowledge and answer shar'i questions. 

This would also mean he has surpassed this time and studied full-time in a well-established and recognised Hawzah, like Najaf, Qom, Mashhad, etc.

With prayers for your success

Bismihi ta'ala

That would be a good alternative, if you wish to pursue the sciences of Ahlul Bayt (a.s.) and study to further your knowledge in your religion. I would encourage you to make sure you register with a recognised institute, supervised by a qualified mainstream scholar.

This FB page I have might be of use to you as well:

https://www.facebook.com/people/Hawzah-Studies-Resource-Page/10006452326...