College decisions
Yes, it's that time for me - time to choose which college I want to go to! Yaay! Anyway, I have been accepted to Willamette (OR), Union (NY), Hofstra (NY), Brandeis (MA), and have been wait-listed at Skidmore (NY), Kenyon (OH), and Whitman (WA). If anyone can contribute any information about any of these institutions, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks a bunch!
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Actually, the only school on your list I am familiar with is Brandeis. Two good friends of mine are second years there I think. You're also close to Boston (it's like a 20 minutes ride on the commuter rail I think). Great place to be in for college.
*shrugs*
And COD is right-- Ohio Sucks.
Originally posted by ColanderOfDeath
You should rule out Kenyon since it is in Ohio and Ohio sucks.
I'm going to go ahead and defend Ohio. It's a nice place, especially around Cleveland and Cincinatti. Anyhow, I wouldn't recommend Kenyon because I hear they practice satanic rituals there.
Originally posted by GardenOfEarthlyDelights
Why don't you go to Harvard instead?
And COD is right-- Ohio Sucks.
Well, I didn't apply to Harvard. I just don't feel that it would be the right school for me.
Anyway, to clear things up: I am interested in studying the Fine Arts (studio art, drawing, painting, etc), Education, and possibly Astronomy or Physics. Thanks in advance for responding!
Originally posted by ColanderOfDeath
You should rule out Kenyon since it is in Ohio and Ohio sucks.
But one of our favorite members is in Ohio. Tigerwoods representing um, midwest style! Though if you go to New York, maybe you can check in on his girlfriend for him...
I still vote for Brandeis. It's a fun little place.
Originally posted by Nebulous
Yes, it's that time for me - time to choose which college I want to go to! Yaay! Anyway, I have been accepted to Willamette (OR), Union (NY), Hofstra (NY), Brandeis (MA), and have been wait-listed at Skidmore (NY), Kenyon (OH), and Whitman (WA). If anyone can contribute any information about any of these institutions, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks a bunch!
Just curious - why all the private schools? What state do you live in? And have any of those Truffula trees come back?
Also, the fact that you are in CA, why not look to the Art Center in Pasadena? If you want change then how about SVA (School of Visual Arts) in NYC since you mentioned Hofstra. I know that SVA is way more in cost but if you're paying out-of-state tuition @ Hofstra, which is not known as a great art school, why not utilize the great resource of Manhattan as the campus. No matter how good other art schools are, they can't offer you a day @ Met, then MOMA, Guggenheim, etc., and all the private galleries throughout the city. If you like Boston area (HORRIBLE as well as their multi-billion dollar fvck up of the transportation system, "The Tube" and want to subsidize while you are there) how about RISD, Rhode Island School of Design. It is one of the best ones for art. There is also FIT, Fashion Institute of Technology and Parsons, but I hate Parsons (personal experience). Give me a holler if you are really interested in art and the select schools I mentioned.
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Next answer - in general, I think all of the schools are pretty equal as far as the ranking goes. They're very competitive, but not as difficult as places like Princeton or Yale.
Next answer - Nope, I'm not Jewish. I was not raised with any particular religious preference.
And finally... yes. Truffula trees are back. Davis actually has trees that resemble truffula trees when they bloom in the spring.
Thanks for all the information you have given! Any input will help my decision.
So basically, and this is the program I did, you do about 90 credit hours at the Musuem taking your studio art, and you fill in your other academic requirements at Tufts. Tufts ends up issuing your Bacehlor's degree. There is also a dual degree program, allowing you to pull a BFA and a BS in something else. Tons of options.
I ended up choosing the SMFA over RISD and SCAD because of the Tufts affiliation. I don't reget it at all. A truly wonderful and unique experience.