Savannah College of Art and Design Top Questions

Make sure you do your research. Just because a school is renowned doesn't mean its the right fit for you. Also, once you get to your college, make sure you immerse yourself in activities that will intoduce you to new people. Remeber everyone is in the same boat as you and then understand that. Getting involved is incredibly important, where ever you go.

Make sure that it has the majors that you might want and make sure that it has good financial aid. Remember it is not where you start but where you finish.

The most important thing I can say is visit the school before your final choice is made. If you head into it blindly you have absolutely no way of knowing what you are getting yourself into, and can sometimes end up somewhere miserable. Also, it is always good to talk to students who attend currently, find out about class sizes, professors methods, campus activities, etc. Given the opportunity, taking a class at the college can also be a great opportunity to learn about the classroom atmosphere and the types of classes you will be taking when you get there. Of course in order to make the best of the college experience, getting involved in clubs and orginizations always provides ample opportunity to meet people, as well as get involved in the new community you will be joining. Dorm life, while sometimes hectic is also a fantastic way to meet new people, whether in the laundry room or joining in a dorm activity, you are always certain to meet someone new! College will be a new and wonderful experience, so get involved and make the most of your studies and extracurriculars and you will absolutely have the time of your life!

The most important thing about college is that it is the time where you can learn what you want your life to be like. Your college experience should help you to figure out not just the career you want but also what kind of atmosphere you want to live in and what kind of people you want to surround yourself with every day. It's also the time to experiment with how many things you can comfortably pile on to your plate and still be able to be proud of what you accomplish in each commitment. As far as choosing your college, choose one that matches the atmosphere you like. If you enjoy being busy, creative, logical, passionate, alone, or in groups, choose a college that matches that atmosphere.

Explore all of your options; don't simply settle. Don't let finances or distance from home keep you from chosing the school that is right for you. Your education is a valuable thing and it is worth it to find a place that you are happy in and your talents and mind can truely excel.

In selecting a college, I believe the most important thing to keep in mind is the person you really are, not the person others think you should be. The truth is, people do not "change" when they leave home and go to college, however they do grow into the person they are meant to be. If you were not a social butterfly in High School, it's probably not best to attend a huge college where the social scene revolves around the Fraternity and Sorority hierarchy and vice-versa. Also if you have grown up to appreciate the natural outdoors and an active lifestyle, a metropolitan technical school is probably not your best choice for long-term happiness. When choosing the right school, try to look beyond the glamour ( hard as it may be). Try to focus on the personalities of the students within, and search within yourself to find what you really click with. Most importantly, never forget that a college parking lot filled with expensive cars usually says very little about the schools academics; If a parent is willing to pay for that car, their likely to pay for their kid to get through college no matter what.

The best advice I can give on college comes from a television show I watched as a child, The Wonder Years, ?I'm young. I live in a house my father owns, in a bed my father bought. Nothing is mine, except my heart and my fears and my growing knowledge that not every road is gonna lead home anymore.? This quote expresses several things I?ve learned in my own college experience. I?ve learned to follow my heart and that it will lead me to discover things I?m passionate about not just in school, but also in life. These discoveries have shown me that the things I love to do are the things I?m good at and will succeed in as I learn more about them through my years at SCAD. I may go through tough times and reach the realization that I can?t run home in fear anymore, but I will learn to fight my fears and make it through. Passion and fear are all part of experience, in order to become good at anything one must first experience it. To make most of the college experience is to do just that; experience it.

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the truest road to take in choosing a place to study is to follow the passions of your heart. nothing is more crushing to the spirit or grinding to the soul than walking a path of life that is not one's own dream. simply ask yourself what it is that your heart longs to do, and choose a school that will take you there. after that, be confident in your decision and walk the road boldly. no one is more successful than the man who is living his own dream, and is genuinely happy. as it pertains to your life at school, never hesitate to take a step forward and be who you are. be graceful and welcoming to everyone, both students and teachers. people will take and interest in you when you take a genuine interest in them. and remember that these are years you will never get back, so make them years that you will remember fondly. take a breath, and take the plunge. just don't drink the water...

You must really feel comfortable when you look at a school. Can you envision yourself living there? College is a place where you transition mentally in many ways, you learn more about yourself then any time before, as long as you keep yourself open. Ultimately, college is what you make of it, so allocate the resources you need and allow yourself to discover and take chances, because its the best time to do so. For the first time, you get to choose what YOU want to do, so don't be afraid, and live hard.