Kansas City Art Institute Top Questions

Kate, do not worry about anything. You'll make friends in no time. Your family will support you all the way. Keep studying and don't slack off because once you start it's hard to get back on track. Classes are going to be fun as long as you pay attention and study. Do not be afraid to speak up in class, you're not interrupting anything; your teachers like it when you ask questions.

Stay on the exact same path you are on now becuse you have an amazing colleg experience.

If i were to go back in time and give myself advice, it would be to not let myself get so distracted by relationships. I would tell myself to be married to my major and not allow myself to be distracted by being in a relationship. I would also tell myself to start saving my money and not spend it on lavish thigs, because every bit of money i've made goes to this school and leaves very little for living essentials, and loans are not the most friendly of things a couple years down the road.

I would have told myself that if I really want to go to college make every single day the best. Don't party so much that it effects your school work because it really isn't worth it at all. I would say, be yourself and do only what you feel like you want to do. Don't get in any serious relationship that will efffect your school work. Also, don't think anything is the end of the world, take a deep breath and move forward. Have fun and call your parents, don't lwait for them to call you. Don't sign anything that you havn't read or completly understand. Lastly, think ahead to the future, if you don't you will be left in the past.

Study harder and make high school worth more, be more out going and more studious. Apply for as many scholorships as possible, college is expensive. Learn more in/about life, its okay to take some risks, and go for your dreams there's no better time than now.

It's more important for the student to be completely happy with the school they are attending than for them to be at a school that will guarantee them success, that's cheap, or close to home. If a student is interested in the arts, parents should support their desires.

Go with what you want to do and talk to financial aid, don't let money limit where you want to go. Apply for FASFA and even if you have to take out some loans to make ends meet, and good education at the right school that will bring you the best career options is well worth it and will pay itself.

It isn't about the location, do not hesitate to attend where you think you may not be accepted, it makes your experience stronger and that of your peers. Look at a smaller size to get a larger impact, do not be afraid of departure from the familiar or departure from comfort. Take the best deal and only the best. Counter in what you are looking for in the curriculum not the location. College is what you make it, it's about your mindset and your ability to focus. They can't do all the work, you have to meet them halfway. The college or institution gives you the tools and knowlage, you have to work with it, it doesn't do everything for you.

Vist the college you want to go to before you agree to go. and but open and honest with everyone.

Make sure you find a college where their name doesn't matter as much as the quality of the student's learning. Make sure it has a workload you can handle and make sure to still have a social life in the process. It will only make your time at college harder if you don't have any friends to support you. While you should do your work as much as you can, never forget to have fun and, if you're having a hard time with a project or assignment, take some time to break and relax so that you can finish it with a clear mind. If you're having problems with a class, hunt down the teacher and make sure to talk to them and find out what can be done to keep your grades going well. Also look to any help the college provides so that there is someone else to help you out if you are lost on what to do or are feeling crummy. Never give up on your goals and don't let anyone push you around or force you out of them, not even your professors.

Try not to let out of state tuitions or private school prices scare you away. In the end if you pick the right place for you, and take a path you feel passionate about, its worth entirely more than the money you spent in school to get there. Don't pick a place just because its where your family went or your friends will be either. You are paying a lot of money to get your education, even at smaller community colleges. College costs a lot, and takes a lot of time. Don't waste either of those. Work hard, remember why youre there, where you came from, be as open minded as possible, and remember to keep a life outside of your studies. The new people and experiences in college are just as much a part of being there, growing up, and finding the path to who you are! And of course, get some sleep sometimes!!

please do not look for a college that promises you a job. that is not the way to learn. learn by experience and failure. think critically. take a risk and back your kid if he wants to chase a dream. find a passion and decide to devote your life to it. Money is not a passion. be sure that whatever school you choose, make sure its one of the top five in the nation for what major youre looking for. do not go to a community college. most inner city colleges are not safe at night. the world is not foam padded. money is getting tighter now, go further in debt for an education, not a lexus. Drink, heavily, its the only time youll be able to get away with it. Make mistakes. cry more. stay up on caffine and uppers for two days. just to finsh a work of art youll go through hell. you learn the true meaning of words like fervor, auspicious, ambitious. I might not ever be able to invest stocks wisely or even support a family. but im looking for turth.

Don't think that you'll know exactly the outcome of what you are trying to accomplish. There are a lot of options in this world to make your career form around. Be open to a surprising change, especially as a young person just getting out of High School. There is a lot more to life to learn about. When thinking about selecting a school, be sure that the size fits. If you are a very private person, a small school may not be the best place for you. But if you are a very social person and like to know the people you are with at all times, maybe a smaller school is better for you. College is more than just a piece of paper given to you at the end; it is a time of growth and learning. College is where you become who you want to be. This is where you learn the things about yourself that you may not have known existed. This is the time you need to be able to take risks, because the rest of your life is made for settling down. This is your time to understand yourself, and explore the possibilites.

look into what extra cirrculam is avilable and if not what else there is to do around the campus. what is expected from what department you go into.

Balance the financial options especially in light of a global recession. Save for your college expenses and conserve. There are ways to find food and books for cheap. You might have to go with out. Make sure your college communicates well with you and that you also express your needs and wants. Do not be afraid to express your needs and wants.

You both have to know what the student wants, and what type of enviorment would be good for them. The more you struggle with picking a happy medium, the more likely you are to not find a choice that makes the student happy, which is the most important part of choosing a college.

Visit campus days, and try to get a feel for the faculty and students. Make sure you understand what is expected of you from the begining. College, at least at KCAI, was taken very seriously and your grades as well as attendence was so important.

If you're looking to attend an art school specifically, the most important factor is location. Different cities have different vibes and different art worlds surrounding them. It is very important to visit many campuses and cities before deciding. Teachers and other students are drawn to specific schools because of the vibe.

Its just as hard trying to make yourself do a job you hate as it is to follow your passion. In the end you feel better falling some what short of a dream than never even going down that path.