Academy of Art University Top Questions

Just remember to follow your heart and to do what truly makes you happy.

Try very hard to get into the college you want to go to. Go to the one that will gain you the most respect.

I would suggest that no matter how far away the school is, it is important that you go where you want, and where you'll recieve the best possible learning experience. Also, you need to be open to change and just know that everything will work out.

Follow your instincts and work hard no matter where you choose.

This school is sketchy with money. If your kid wants to go to art school look somewhere else.

College is expensive. and if your willing to pay the money you better be willing to put in the work. Trust your children to become adults when they leave home, and be willing to ask for help when you need it if your the student. You can't do everything alone so open up to nex experiences, people and take it all in.

Visit as many colleges as you can. (don't over do it, but visit them and talk to other students).

Though it's a hard feat at our early age as students, all I can say is this: know yourself and take your time. It's easy to make rash decisions in order to keep a leg in the competition that seems to continously surmount as we age, but I find it might be equally as detrimental when it comes to future success. I stayed behind and attended community college while a lot of friends went away. Shortly after high school I studied abroad in Britain. Both of those experiences helped me cultivate good student ethic, and opened my eyes to how grand life can be. I would suggest the same for anyone. Time and travel. (Not time travel.) These early years will inevitably be the hardest because they're the years that are the most uneven and least sercure. I think it's wise to sacrifice things right now (and stick with being your proverbial 'starving student'), to really focus on yourself as a person, your experiences, and what you want out of life. Life may be short, but it's the longest thing you'll ever do. Don't you want to do it right?

It is scary starting new in college, but usually it?s the same format like all the other previous schools. The dorm life is very appealing, you live next to school, it is easier to make friends, and you have everything you need right next to the campus. But if you don?t have the money to pay both tuition and housing you might want to consider paying for a place outside of town with a form of transportation. Make sure you have an organized schedule, don?t waste so much time doing unnecessary things like watching television, browsing the internet, or going to parties. From time to time it?s okay but get down to business when you get a workload. To sum it all up, find a college which feels comfortable, make sure you go to open houses or tours so you can view the school, put your schoolwork first before any other activity, be open-minded and confident when starting a new year, and have fun learning new things. My first year of college was great because of how much I have grown and learned. It is shaky at first but it does get easier.

I would suggest taking life one year at a time, and not to expect perfection from the student. I would also suggest finding a University that offers a variety of majors so the student can dabble in everything, then decide where they want to head with their lives. Also, make sure that the student knows that if they want something bad enough, nothing can stop them, so even if you cannot afford the tuition, help them find a way!