Columbus College of Art and Design Top Questions

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to be prepared to work as hard as possible, and start learning now, how to take care of time management. Don't be afraid of the competition, keep your head up, and feed off everybody's creative ideas, because that is the best way to make your work better.

I think I would tell myself to be less nervous. School is much more of what I wanted than I could ever have thought that it would be.

Make lots of friends. Do at least part of your homework the day you get it. Join at least 1 club. And have fun.

Finding the right college is really about the feel and emotional quality of the campus and environment. After selecting the college with the right academic requirements based on a particular area of study, students must narrow down the choices by visiting the colleges and getting the know the city/town. Of course the facilities and attributes of the college are important to the decision, however once students have a shortened list of colleges that meet these requirements, the ultimate decision should be based on how comfortable the student feels in the environment. Often times, education and the amount a student can gain from academics is based on the willingness to learn and hard work of the student themselves, however it is not always possible for the student to gain the right social and environmental experience with hard working attributes. Following the visit to the colleges and the evaluation of the envrionment, the student should consider the mission of the schools. It is crucial to match the aspirations, goals and various needs of the students with the similar and perfect school.

Find a college that not only matches your career interests but matches you as a person. Look for campuses that are diverse yet concentrate, well organized and professional, and have your well being in mind. Money is, in the end, not the issue with choosing a college. If you have a strong work ethic and passion for the field you're in, money will eventually come to you. The worst thing you can do is pick a college purely on cost. Most importantly, avoid colleges where work and healthy social living can easily be compromised. There is nothing worse than wasting your college experience partying and drinking. There are more joys to life than skirting responisibility.

Visit as many schools that you are interested in. A campus tour and talking with current students can help in your selection of a college.

No matter what, remember what your dreams are. You can go to just about any school in the world, but there are only a few that can lead you in a direction that will help you achieve your original goal. While you are in school, remind yourself why you are there, and know that in the end it is worth the hard work. Education is the gateway to success, and college can only make you stronger. Choose a school known for it's tough course load. This will make you smarter and a harder worker. Even if you didn't do well in high school, college is an opportunity to start off on the right foot. Take this gift and use it to it's fullest.

Find something that your talented in and that you love doing and go for that. I love to sew and am into fashion so CCAD is a good school for me because I love all of my classes and am interested in what I am learning. You have to love what you do.

A few words for future college students, Strive for the education; try not to get hung up on things that would prevent you from choosing your dream school. At first I didn't want to attend my college because it was too far from home and I wouldn't be where my family and friends were. After visiting the campus and doing my research, I decided to go anyways. I can't imagine myself anywhere else now. I eventually made new, closer friends and started a chapter in my life where I'm more comfortable here than I was in my hometown. Although it may be hard to choose, thoroughly research your career field to quickly decide what you'd like to be when you grow up. It will benefit you educationally and financially to do so since you won't be shelling out time and money for extraneous semesters if you change your mind. You will learn more from upperclassmen courses with professors that are in the field, so be sure to take classes that will benefit your future (college and career); resist the temptation of the "easy" and "fun" courses your friends might be taking.

My advice that I would give to people is to figure out what you truly want to do with your life. I would encourage them not to settle for a boring profession just because it is safe. I chose art because it is the only thing I want to do for the rest of my life. Other advice that I would give is to thoroughly explore your options. One must pick a school that has a good staff, good facilities, and a good program. That is why it is important to have a good ideas as to what you want to do. I think that once someone enters school, they should stay social. I know many people who are suffering from depression because they do not have a support system of people. Also, it is important to make the most out of the facilities and clubs, they are a great way to spend time on campus. But above all, you need to stay focused on school work, because everything else is secondary. Make the most out of your money!

Visit the colleges that you are considering, and visit at least 5-10 different schools, you will know when it is the right fit.

I would say do as much research about not only the academic aspect of the school, but the culture that surrounds it. The question of where will I fit in, should always come to mind when visiting a school. That's another thing, visit any school that interests you,; it will only make the decision easier when you have gotten a feel for each campus.

My advance would be that you should really live on campus, meet new people, that way you can do study sessions, as well fulfill the social networking that is a must need. Go to the little gatherings that your college hosts. Another thing, meet tour your campus, several times. See whats around the area to know what to aspect when your bored. But truly just go where you feel comfortable.

Reseach everything, financial costs, scholarships, job placement. You want to make the best choice well rounded. Start middle of your junior year, and apply to your top 5 colleges to get a good variety of options.

I think the best advice I can give is to read up on as many potential schools in your/your child's field of interest. The more you know about each school the easier it is to narrow it down and choose which schools you'd like to actually visit and finally which you'd like to attend. The wrong school can really ruin your college experience. Once you've choosen and been accepted to your school it's important to realize that it's not high school anymore. You have to be willing to try your hardest, study, pull the occasional all nighter, and learn time management skills. It can be really easy to let your social life over run school or vice versa. In the end it's all about dedication and letting yourself learn. You shouldn't go to college just to get a job, you should go to learn both about yourself and the world.

The best way to find the right collage is to visit the collage and the city for a couple of days. This will give you a good idea of not only the collage but also the surounding aria.

I would suggest exploring all options available and devise a soild plan on the expenses included with each school, from housing, to supplies, lab fees, and tuition. I would also suggest that both students and parents take the time to visit the schools they are interested in and spend as much time there as possible, at least two days to get a real feel for the campus, because college is such a huge investment. I would not wait to find alternative loans if they are needed because there are many many options out there and to find the best deal students and parents need to explore all avenues. If students know what their major is, or have an idea about what field they are going to go into, really take a look at the equiptment the school they want to attend has to see if it is up to date, in working condition, modern, and enough equiptment for all the students.

I would tell them first to look at a place that THEY feel meets their wants of student body, learning experiance, and finacial assistance. Look for schools that will allow you to get used to the seeing and understanding what it's like in colleges. Many colleges will let people come in to watch what how classes are. Schools that offer good financial help for later in life, (ie finding carrers), are good too. What I would say is the most important in finding a school is one YOU personally enjoy, because this is a place you'll be going for at LEAST 4 years, you don't want it to be a place you hate, and a place where you can't develop your connections to other people and places, and where you can't make friends.

My advice would be to check out as many colleges as you can. For the most part I really enjoy my school, and it was the only school that I looked at because I already knew that I wanted to go for photography and I did not want to attend a school that was far from home. But most students are unsure of what they want in their life, so I guess it's best to check out multiple campuses. Also, try to give yourself an idea of how much everything is going to cost you. Keep in mind the cost of living in that area, tuition, loans, etc. This can help you be more prepared and may even help weed out what schools will better suit your financial situation. Also, apply for as many scholarships as you can! Don't be afraid to meet new people and make lots of friends at school, it's much easier to do your schoolwork with friends rather than by yourself. Keep an open mind! You will meet people from different backgrounds and beliefs. They could change your life!

Do what you want to do!