Kansas City Art Institute Top Questions

Be open to change and new possiblities. Do not try to plan everything out because things change. Don't be disillusioned about the college utopia. Do more research about the schools before committing. The surrounding area has a huge impact on the quality of life so if the area surrounding the school is not satisfying chances are the school won't be either.

I would tell myself that relationships are not as important or necessary as one might think. Not having a girlfriend/boyfriend is perfectly fine and allows one more space and time to focus on academics and make successful arrtwork that will make one fell happy about their path in life. You don't notice this until it's too late! Never allow someone like a significant other take you away from your college career. I would also stress the importance of reading books to further your knowledge! It is so easy to be taken by the internet and partying, but they are not as important as school work/ Finally, I would tell myself to become more involved in extra-curicular activities because they keep you busy with work that is, usually, benefiting the school and/or the community. These activities also provide a meaning for life, they help you feel good about being an artist and a part of the world.

The best advice I could give myself is to relax, and not let all the pressure get to you. The transition is not as hard as it seems. College is actually a lot easier to adjust to than high school was. Your going to a place where more people understand you and are interested in the same things. Save up some money though, living on your own isnt as easy as it looks.

I would love to go back and talk to myself knowing what I know now. As a highschooler I thought I was just fine, sitting back and letting things just kind of happen. Trying to get into an art school was harder than I thought, there are so many extra things to prepare just to apply. If I could go back I would tell myself to wakeup and stop procrastinating. I have realized how much money it really takes, expecially going to a private art school. I would tell myself to save up from working over the summer, to apply for scholarships until my fingers fell off, and to save up every penny I could get my hands on. I would also tell myself to pack more food before I leave for school. Ha, let's just say the cafe food isn't the best, even compared to highschool food. Although at the time I thought I was doing a good job and getting ready to make the big move, I wish I would have tried a bit harder. Not only to help myself out but, to help my parents out financially.

Gaining knowledge empowers you and enriches you. Be brave and believe in yourself, you can do it. You are not alone, there are people there to support you, to help you and to encourage you. They want you to succeed. You will be challenged and through your successes, you will find your strengths. It's not all fun and games, but the rewards are worth the effort. You will find other people who think like you and who enjoy learning. You will establish relationships that will be long lasting. You will also be given the opportunities to contribute to the community by sharing your experiences with others and you will learn through that. Every thing you learn is something you walk away with, that no one can take from you. It will give you the tools to continue learning and to find successful positions and social situations that you find satisfying. You will always know that if you change your direction, you will have the recources to prusue your new interests. You will gain confidence through your educational experience. Your opportunities for advancement will increase with continued education as well.

I never knew college was an option for somebody like me. I come from a family with a hardworking blue collar mentality. I knew in my heart that I was meant to do something with the visual arts, but I lost my mother and my motivation when I was 16. I didn't start pursuing my dream until I was 25. Recieving the gift of education has helped repair my damaged soul. I would tell that young girl that she has important work to do, and to transform her pain into empowerment. You can feel the weight of your past, but don't let it crush you as you begin this jouney. Small goals lead to bigger unimaginable plans as you anxiously anticipate your future. Most importantly don't forget to live in the present. This is your life, stop waiting for it to start. Stay unique and create your own happiness in ways that are conducive to the life you want to live. You will make mistakes and you will make bad decisions; however don't live in fear of those failures. If you give it everything you have, and keep strengthening your character you will never fail.

The future will happen regardless of whether you think you're in control of it or not; there is no reason to stress. All you can do is do your best right now. If you think you've done enough work, work some more. If you think you're at your limit, think again. Success, in the end, is only sweet because of all the sweat that came before it.

Take AP courses. Enroll in extracurrical activities. Support the community. Work harder at school.

When you get there it's not about the the grades. All of high school is about making the numbers to prove yourself to to colleges, parents, society. College is for you. Apply youself as best you can and then go beyond that. College, and especially art schools are about gaining personal knowledge and motivation, and perfecting a skill that many do not have. Apply yourself to the work. What you do reflects who you are in both the academic world and beyond. Apply yourself to life. What you get out of college is what you put in. Live your life during college as if all depends on college. Apply yourself socially. Those around you in school will be the ones you can rely on to vouch for your work ethic later in life. In everything you do in college, apply yourself.

If i were to go back in time i would really love to find a school exactly like KCAI with a 5 year undergraduate plan. this is based on how fast time goes while using my time wisely. as an artist most of what i wanted at that time was to be a painting major and with the 3-d infrstucture that i now posses its still not too late to do so. i wish i would advise myself to work hard during the summer to own a truck so that i may travel when necessary. many of my studies have to do also with off campus visits to buying materials and supplies in creating things that i need, if i were to go back i would really love to plan these four years well. also to know how far i was traveling to incase my parents would ever visit; since I've been here my family has not visited or made an effort to see where and what im studying but it worked out having a few months to go. i also wished to 4/5 of my tuition would be inscholarships or better. thank you