Columbus College of Art and Design Top Questions

Even though I'm only a freshman at CCAD, I've gotten a lot out of my experience as a college undergraduate; I'm now that ramen noodle-eating-never-sleeping art kid who is always covered in paint. Though rough, it's defintely been an experience I'll never regret. The professors all know what they're doing and they each have a great amount of talent so you know you're being taught by the masters, and it's also a great student to teacher ratio so you get the attention you need to understand the lessons and get through the classes without feeling incredibly overwhelmed. The classes are just enough to push you to your limit so you can be the best you possibly can, and the students are diverse in that everyone will find a friend to get through the homework with, not to mention the campus pretty and with a divine view of Columbus!

I will be attending Unverisity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in the Fall of 2011 for the American Sign Language interpreting program. I believe that the education I receive there will one of things I value most in my life. I hope to use my education to better serve the deaf population and help them become an integral part of their communities. I hope to get out of my college experience a sense of hard work, dedication to my studies and friendships that last a life-time.

Although a school can have great facilities, teachers, reputations, and futures, I am the one doing the learning. It is my future that I hold in my own hands, and am thusly responsible for it. CCAD has its problems, but my instructors have taught me, in both good and bad ways, that I am the only one making my art. I will live my life according to the example I must set for myself.

In the pass year, ive been enrolled in this 4 year program college, and everything i have learned so far has been extremely important for my development as a proffesional artist and into a bright artistic career. My drawing skills have improved tremdously since i started here, and ive developed new painting skills, new ways to work with different mediums, and to be able to complete assignments in a limited period of time regarding due dates and such. the proffecionalism in this place is very good and it has helped me see how difficult it is out there in the real worl for artist like me, for that reason i really want to continue my major in this college to be well prepared and ready to take on the world. All this experiences has been very valuable to me, because without it i would not strive to become a sucessful artist like felllow artists who has graduated from CCAD like famous cover illustrator C.F. Payne and Eric Fortune. I have learned things in here that i would have never known in my own, and for that i am very thankful.

In Fall 2010, I was accepted into nursing school at CSUS. I graduated high school in 1995 and dropped out of college in 2000. To go back to school ten years later was very intimidating but every job I applied for wanted a college degree; experience was no longer as desirable as the diploma. My husband and I knew that going back to college after starting a family and buying a home would be a huge financial burden, however, we also knew that in the long run we would be happier and more stable. I just finished my first semester of nursing school, with all A's, and could not be happier with the decision to pursue my nursing dream. I am more self-confident and much happier. I have met 79 other students that I will share classes with over the next three semesters and have already formed a few great friendships. Best of all, in Fall 2012, I will graduate with a degree in nursing, and I know that no matter where I apply, I can apply with confidence because I have a degree proving my competency.

My freshman year at CCAD was one of the hardest but most rewarding in my life. The amount I learned was unfathomable compared to every other art class I ever attended. Without CCAD, I would still be just an amature, still doing my thing, not knowing my full potential. This school helped me realize that with the right mind set and training, there is no limit where my talent can take me. The staff here is incredible. Most are the nicest, friendliest people you will ever meet that are geniuses in their fields. They guide (or sometimes push) their students in the right direction and make sure that everyone learns what they need to. It is valuable to attend CCAD because of the hands-on experience in the field that is actually required to graduate. They take you through the processes that you need to know and make sure that you have a portfolio that will knock em dead. The school makes sure that you (the student) are way ahead of your compitition in finding a job and a career that you love doing every day.

I have learned from my college experience how to be an independant young adult. I moved away from home and had to take on the many responsibilities of being a freshman in college. It was my responsibilty to go to class, do the homework, and earn the grade. I have to manage my time well, and have balance amoung the many activities I participate in. I work part time while at the same time being a full time student. On top of that I find time for friends and family, and free time for me. The most valuable advice I can give and have taken away from being in college is that it is important to be yourself and work hard. You will have nothing to show for your work if you do not give 100 {4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of your time and effort into everything that you do. It is also important to get involved with your school; Join clubs, meet people, and talk to your professors! It has been valuable to attend college because it is preparing me for the real world and for my career! College provides so many opportunities that people should take advantage of while they can.

I have been working full time since completeing high school in 2002 at a variety of art related jobs. I knew I wanted to go to art school since I was a kid but I know I would have to pay for it myself. Attending CCAD as a non-tradional student with has really lived up to my expectations. Not only do I get a great deal of respect from my teachers, but my knowledge has impressed my fellow students as well. CCAD has built a community in the heart of downtown Columbus, and it is a positive and creative energy.

I will be a very nervous and excited to move in the big steps for the career. It going to be a huge changes for me. Plus it would be not easy at all and its time to join in the real world.

College for me has been a blast. At first I was intimidated I was afraid that I wouldnt have the potential to make it through. But now that Im going and I see what its like I know I can do it. My current class has taught me how to motivate myself instead of putting myself down. I am full of self motivation to become a succesful student and I never couldve gotten that with out that class. College provides me a one way ticket to my dream career which is to become a journalist. If I give up college I give up my dream and I cant let that happen. College gives you so many opportunities and access to things that people who dont go to school dont have. I would advise anyone its never too late to go to school and take advantage of all these great opportunities.

I have learned so much out of my college experience. I have learned so many things about art, design, careers, people, and communication. I did not know much about art methods or techniques before attending this school, but I knew that I loved art and wanted to learn more. The teachers as well as fellow students are very knowlegdeable and informative. They share everything they know and listen to what I have to say and learn from me as well. I have learned how to use many up to date software and equipment through this school. My school has been valuable to attend because I feel that I have learned things here that I may not have learned anywhere else. The teachers here really care about the students and bettering students' skills and techniques. They really push students to do their best and involve them in a lot of presentations to ready them for when they have to present their work to firms and clients. This school prepares students for a successful future and I feel that I have a great future ahead of me thanks to this school.

If i could go back in time to give advice on the process of getting into college I'd tell myself to just relax and get your work done! To start looking at scholarships and finance even if you don't want to because it's going to bite you in the end. After a semester in Columbus I have worked harder than I ever had in any other school year and it feels good. Don't doubt yourself and your art work because your a great artist and while you still have much to learn, you have much better start than half the people here. Also, everything you thought college would be is true! The people here are so much more understanding and you actually have friends now, a lot of them! Basically just be patient and hold out till the time comes in August because this is where your life really begins to unfold.

If I could go back in time to my senior year of high school I would have so much to tell myself. First of all it is always best to plan ahead and really figure things out before jumping into something. Also living situations will effect every aspect of your life as a college student. I would advise myself to save up as much money as possible and to be ready to truly focus on myself and my goals. I have learned so much these past two years that if I knew then what I know now, my entire life would be different. I would tell myself to stay focused and really figure out what I am interested in going into as well as suggesting thinking conceptually.

Keep up your grades and persue your dream wholehardedly. Do not accept rejection as the final answer. A window will come open when doors are closed.

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to forget everything I thought I knew about college. The path ahead will be really, really hard, not at all like high school. I would also have to mention that leaving my annoying brothers and sisters behind will not be as easy as I think, I will miss them and worry about them every once in a while. Leaving behind everything you've ever known will make me sad, no matter how much I want to be "all grown-up." However, as I watch my work develop and become better than before, I will see that it will be worth it. So I'll tell myself to keep my head up, be strong, and no matter what anyone tells me, believe that I can make it.

I would tell myself not to listen to one of my high school teachers. In high school, I had not yet been diagnosed with my sleeping disorder, but I had it. My teacher told me the Columbus College of Art and Design would be too hard and that I would fail. I wish I could tell myself that even though I have a weakness I am stronger than people, including myself, think. Chances are my teacher only said that because if she were in my shoes she would have failed out of CCAD.

"Make the best of your campus experience! You get out of college what you put into college. Enjoy all the social programs provided. That will be the only time you can eat, learn, go on full paid retreats, and network for FREE , so enjoy it while it last. NEVER take for granted the amount of work the professors give you. Enter not only the class with and open mind and a willingness to learn but also on campus. Whenever ther is an opportunity to network, DO IT. You will learn how to sell your work,and how to present it condfidently! Every chance you get, make sure your being a helping hand to someone else who is struggling. Take advantage of all the volunteer opportunities, you will learn something! If you have an idea of how to better the campus, talk to the student services, you can make a change! Enjoy being unique and different, enjoy being you!"

If given the opportunity to go back and speak to myself as a senior in high school, I would decline the offer. Everything I learned about college was learned through experiences, both good and bad. Why would I deny myself the chance to learn from experiences that I treasure? I knew what to expect in high school as far as college goes, and I knew that it was going to be a big new world for me. I would not take the chance of speaking to myself in the past and ruining all of the experience up front. What's college life without learning from new experiences and friends?

Keep up the good work and focused on what you really like always.

I feel that the greatest part about the college experience thus far was observing and learning everything for myself. Before I entered college, I wasn't scared at all. I knew that my workload was going to be heavy and I knew that what was expected of me as an artist was going to be much more than what I had at the present moment. However, I embraced it and took it as a challenge. Honestly, if I could go back and talk to myself as a senior, I don't think I would say anything at all. Most of what made this experience great was learning everything for myself, and not having anyone to tell me exactly what was going to happen at CCAD was part of what made going to this school amazing. Back then, i didn't worry at all about how I was going to do in school because I had confidence in myself as an artist, and still do to this day. If I were to go back and speak to myself, I doubt if I would set up my past self to have the same experience I did.