Savannah College of Art and Design Top Questions

I truely followed my career dreams. I moved far away from home because I knew I would not be able to reach my dreams from small town Missouri. The people aren't as friendly as the midwest, and I've had some tough times, but I'm following my dreams I have to believe that's the right thing for me to do.

Go to the college you want too. Dont go to the college you think you should go to, you will most likley end up transfering back to the one you originally wanted.

Its a great school if you really love art and want to pursue a career in the designing field. Anyone who is an animator, gamer, graphic designer, illustrator, photographer, fashion designer, interior designer, or just wants to be some kind of professional artist should truly consider this school. Just apply for as much financial aid as you can (trust me).

My advice to parents or students is to make sure you are choosing a college for the right reasons like what it has to offer you and not what college is popular or that all your friends are going to. Do what makes you happy. Networking is very important so become close with your advisors and professors. Sometimes it is easy to get caught up in the hype of college and become unfocused like in t.v shows but unlike t.v this is real life and you have a choice and college is not one big party, it is a big step to getting you in the direction you want to be in to find your career. Everything is brand new so enjoy it while it last, know who you can depend on. Do all you can to be the best you, in my experience my family and faith never let me lose sight of what is important.

To parents: Let your student follow his/her dreams. If she wants to be an artist & you want her to be a doctor remember it's her life , it's her dream. Support her with whatever the choice. Don't make her go to school close by if she wants to go away. Let her fly. To students: Don't live your life following your parents wishes, you can always go home & settle for less. But if you never try you'll never know if you could have had more. Look around if you must but if you have a particular school in mind go & visit. Compare programs. A school in Vermont may have a great program but if you hate the snow & cold don't go. You have to be happy where you live . Keep in touch with family. Share your experiences. Don't leave for school with a boyfriend. Go out & meet new people. Give yourself a chance. It's not easy leaving for the first time, but it will be ok if you just try. Good luck in your search.

Reasearch, research, research. During your junior year in high school, you MUST start looking for colleges that seem right for you. Have in mind what you want from a college, and narrow it down from there. Keep in mind the tuiting, student to teacher ratio, and the percentage of people who get paying jobs in their fields after graduation. Also, make sure to tour each school you wish to attend. College campuses are always different than what is pictured, and you can never be sure what it's really like until you're there in person. While taking the tour, find a student or two who are not giving the tour and ask them questions. Random students along the way will give you the best, most honest answers to your pressing questions about the college.

The biggest piece of advice I could give is to visit the campus several times. Not just once. You need to sit in on a class if possible and talk to other students. If you are choosing a school that is specific in major like Savannah College of Art and Design, you better be sure of what your goals are and know that is what you want to do. Some of these colleges are very expensive and if you are unsure of your future plans, then maybe a two-year college would be a better place to start. Also think about the location of the school. My school is located in an 8hr drive from my parents. Sometimes this can be very hard and its not that easy to just hop in the car and go home to visit. You also need to think of the little things that cost money, that you take for granted at home like laundry, constant need of supplies, personal items, medications etc. Those need to be added in to your budget or you will be calling home constantly for more money! One major piece of advice-STUDY!!

The most inportant advice for students is to search for a college that they sincerely want to attend, not one that their parents wish for you to attend because you might end up not liking the school they choose. While in college, students should be as active as possible: join sports/intermurals, clubs, and any type of volunteer projects. Maintain some type of social life while remembering that you are in school to learn not play around.

Keep in mind that college isn't all about partying. It's a lot of work which shouldn't be hard if you're motivated enough. It's possible to have good grades, a social life, and a good night's sleep if you remember to keep on track and manage your time wisely. Have fun, but don't put homework on the back burner.

Finding the right college, is usually all about doing extensive research, trying to find which offers a program you?d like the most, and if the price is affordable and worth it. Other things to look at are location, housing availability, and maybe extracurricular activities. However, sometimes, like in my case, it just feels right, and you know where you have to go. Still, in those cases, you have to do some research; choosing a college is a very serious matter that should not be taken as a blind leap of faith. To make the most out of the college experience, first of all you?ll -need- some sort of social networking account, either facebook, myspace or something along those lines. These make it really easy to get in contact with people you?ve met, and allow you to stay in touch with those that you might not see in your classes. Having a mobile phone and some sort of chat program is really nice too. This might sound weird, but I was very lucky to go to college without knowing anyone, because this ?forced? me to meet new people. Through time, these have become dear friends of mine.