The University of the Arts Top Questions

My college experience has been excellent. I have learned how to write TV shows and screenplays. I have created a portfolio of writings that I can take into the working world. I have also learned the ins and outs of the industry and therefore, I should be able to find employment. Since this school's program is very focused, note my major is Writing for Film and TV, that is what I have done for the last 3 years. This school has taken my raw talent and turned me into a sophisticated writer, just as good as anyone who is currently writing on a TV show today; or who has had a screenplay made into a movie. I have been encouraged, coached and pampered. The school has made me confident of my ability and ready to enter the workforce in my chose profession. I believe that is the most valuable gift that I have received from University of the Arts.

College has been an extremely positive experience in many aspects: it has stimulated my mind, pushed me to mature and develop in a beneficial direction, endowed me with a greater appreciation for the arts, given me the opportunity to improve my skills with communication and working successfully with others, and in many additional manifestations. I have gained so much knowledge from my classes that I can put into practical applications for now and for my future as a working artist. Never before have I grown to understand my art and myself so well as when I’m thriving at school. This school heavily emphasizes the benefits to working in groups and, through this course of action, I have greatly improved my attitude and communication skills. Not to mention, I have gained many friends who share my interests and passion for art; they will be life-long ties and network opportunities. Living on my own at UArts, I have also learned how to manage my time and money responsibly. This gained perspective is valuable to me because it will remain with me for my entire life, enriching my future and setting a positive attitude for my career path.

My college experience has made me feel like an expert in something I knew almost nothing about before I attended. I have learned that working with glass is my passion. I have had many experiences I would not have had without my professors. I have performed in glassblowing shows in NYC and the International Glass Art Conference I have started an internship at a local glass studio through people my professor introduced me to. I have also been able to teach glass classes on blowing and stained glass. Through these experiences I have learned what I want to do with my future and have gained confidence in my skills. Glassblowing is a skill I would like to continue to develop for the rest of my life. Performing and teaching are two paths that I never considered before. However, now that I have been able to do both, I already have plans to do so upon graduating next year. I even feel like I have the skills to build my own equipment and studio. The people I have met at or through my college feel that anything is possible with glass and they have made me feel the same way.

The University of the Arts allowed me to explore who I was as a person and as an artist in a comfortable and safe environment. I had a number of wonderful professors that challenged me as an artist and helped me both critic and develop my work. The University is located in Center City, Philadelphia. Philadelphia has a smaller town feel, but has many opportunities for artists and a lower cost of living than New York. However, if you decide you want to experience New Yorks' art scene it is only a train ride away.

I feel it's strange to say that I feel selfish about going to college. I know it's what my parents want for me, and I know that it is an opprotunity to expand my knowledge and skillset. However if there's one thing that college has taught me, it is that I am blessed with an opprotunity that very few will ever be able to experience. During my first semester I found a man in my class sketching into some raggedy book. He was my age, but I didn't recognize him from my class and asked if he was new. He looked up sheepishly and said he was hoping to observe the class. He told me how he was a poor artist that spent his time either drawing tourists or auditing classes. He simply didn't have the money or education to get into a college. Before this, I was oblivious about just how lucky I was.. I've decided to cherish my classes and knowledge gained from school, but to also focus on spreading free education to those who don't have the same opprotunity as me. Everyone deserves the chance to broaded their minds.

I have grown quite significantly as a creative arts student. I originally began in my freshman year as a Fine Arts major, but soon found a strong passion for Photography. I had to do a lot of catching up with my fellow photographer peers for the first semester as I had never taken a photography class before. What I have walked away with is a strong sense of motivation and drive to succeed within my feild. I learned quicker than I have ever learned before and I am still continuing to learn new things each day. This experience has been worth a lifetime for me, because I am now able to see clearly and without question what I would like to [pursue as a career. I am an aspiring photojournalist applying for this scholarship because I want to be able to continue on my path without as much financial hardship as I have recently encountered.

Freshman year was a year of personal discovery. Uarts rekindled my love and my passion for my quest in becoming a greater musician. I discovered confidence. I unlocked creativity. I discovered myself. Music is the center of my universe. I love music. Passion inspires my music. When I first came to Uarts, I really thought I was pretty good, but I was soon humbled by the sheer amount of excellent talent I was surrounded by. I found myself practicing my heart out in the silent darkness where no one could here how bad I was. Two people saved me from my depression. My mentor and my teacher Ron Kerber. Ron's lessons on Thursday became my favorite class of the week. Ron would take my expectations for myself and push them further than I thought possible. Suddenly, I found myself making new friends and playing on sateg regardless of how people thought I sounded. The University of the Arts has given me confidence not only for performing arts, but for everyday I live my life.

The University of the Arts has made my life a road paved with many bumps and rough patches, but through it all, this school made me understand the reality of where I stand as a person. Attending this school is a challenge. There are many struggles than there is ease while attending this university. With everything being taken into account, such as issues involving finance, housing, and academics, I'm glad to know I experienced all of that. I’ve learned that with every defeat come a victory and a lesson well learned. Challenges and struggles are a part of life and life will not get easier from this point on. The university forces us to realize that this is what we as students will face in the future. Going to this university does help us find one's identity as an artist, but more importantly, it gives us the oppurtunity to see ourselves as an adult. What we become and what we do in the future, depends on the challenges we face and the courage to overcome it in the present.

My college has expanded my veiw of acting and myself. I am not the cocky fish from the smallest of ponds that I once was. Not to say that I have lost confidence in myself (there were moments). The training we go through changes the way that you even approach the craft itself by giving you a foundation. In this foundation you find that there is much more work and specific ideas that go into this nebulous thing that we call acting. It also teaches you to live better and more freely in terms of remembering how to be innocent and how to play.

Attending University of the arts has been so valuable to me because I have opened myself in ways that I did not think were possible. In high school I was rather shy, but at Uarts I felt at home and at ease because everyone shared a common interst, art. I have made so many lifetime friends which is invaluable, not to mention great relationships with my professors. I have transformed as a dancer, my technique has flourished and so has my performance quality. I am able to speak out and communicate with others so much better than I have in the past. Uarts has directed me to the path of figuring out myself and what I truly want out of my dance career and out of life which is invaluable. University of the arts is a great place and I am fortunate to have been accepted into the establishment.

I know attend Notre Dame College of Maryland where I am working on my Masters degree in Leadership and Supervision 1. Being on campus with other educators has brightened the light on why it is so important for educations to work together. I feel so much more confident in my career as an educator. Teachers are bouncing ideas off of one another and it keeps our minds fresh and up to date with our students. I think if I could afford to be a career educator and attend school for the rest of my life I would. The professors here at Notre Dame take a true interest in the students and strive for success. They stand behind the mission and the community for which they serve. I can truly say, ?I am having the best time of my life and learning daily.? The mind is definitely a terrible think to waste.

From my first pirouette to my first vocal selection, I have always realized these gifts I have were meant for me to share. The University of the Arts(UARTS) not only allows me to share these gifts, but also nuture it. I know it's naive to think that I'm the only one who wants to see his name in lights; but it's more than just the fame, and even more than the applause. The remarkable feeling when I perform is like a surge of happiness: an unexplainable and complete joy. Whenever I'm at school and am performing or rehearsing I feel as though my problems don't exist, and I know it sounds clich?, but the musical theater department at Uarts has really saved and shaped my life. Uarts showed me to not only portray a character, but also become him. During the course of a show the character takes over me completely, guiding me to a place that I haven?t ever dreamed of going. I go on a journey into myself, as the character is changing me, he also continues to help me find my inner self. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Since I came into the school during the spring semester, I would probably recommend waiting it out to just start in the fall semester because although I'll be able to graduate faster I really need to cram in elective and liberal arts classes to catch up on credits.

If I could tell myself anything I would first say start preparing in my junior year. I thought that my counselors were exaggerating when they told us it took a lot, so I started super late and I had no idea where to start. I would also say apply to as many schools as you can so that you have more options and be realistic about what you can afford. I wanted to go to my school so badly that I didn't think to apply anywhere else or about how much money it would cost. As for the transition once I got to school I think I would say be open minded to new people and it's okay if you don't find a best friend right away.

College life is an experience that was unbeknownst to me until encountering and completing my fall semester. I got through it with the advice that was given to me by my peers and relatives, but mostly by the knowledge that I attained while experiencing it. If I could go back and give myself advice, I would tell myself many more helpful advocacy: First and foremost, I would tell myself to continue to have faith in my passion and to not give up, despite encountering obstacles. It was my belief in my skill that helped me persevere and that was the driving force behind my motivation. I would also tell myself to not get distracted by anything that will get in the way of achieving my goals. To balance my schedule and obtain better time management skills is something vital that I would mention. Ultimately, I would tell myself that college is a blessing and to not take something as precious as my education for granted.

When I was a senior in highschool I was very nervous about my freshman year of college. I was afraid about fitting in and making friends. I had always been a sweet person but I was very shy when I was in unfamiliar places and situations. I spent my senior year stressing out about how I would fit in and if people would like me. College has been amazing. I finally broke out of my shell and my shyness has disappeared. I no longer care what opinion other people have of me as long as I am happy. If I could go back in time I would tell myself to spend less time worrying. Everything unfolds as it should. I would tell myself to be confident and be excited instead of nervous.

Given the opportunity to venture back in time to my senior year of high school, I would tell myself first not to panic (about college and seeing me in the past...). One thing I was deeply concerned with when I arrived at my college was meeting new people. I was the only student from my high school to go to the University of the Arts (others have gone in the past, but no one in the school now is from my high school), and therefore nervous when I saw other people hitting it off with students they met during pre-college, summer classes, or even from their high school. It was overwhelming and I was beginning to think I wouldn't meet anyone at a school that should have so much variety among their student body. If I could go back in time I would tell myself to save the panic and the stress about forcing myself to meet people, since once orientation was over and classes started I met some great people and they quickly became my closest friends.

Commit to what you love now. Don't let other people's ideas about your future influence your decisions. If you love music, find a way to make a living playing music. The best profession is one you are passionate about being a part of. While it may be less lucrative and perhaps more difficult, doing what you love will ultimately make you happier than earning a better living doing something you hate. Commit now to pursuing your dreams because you're only 18 once. These opporunities dry up just as quickly as they materialize so don't let your dreams pass you by just because you're too afraid to pursue them and fail. Fear of failure is the only reason most people don't succeed doing what they love.

Do everything exactly the way you already did! Life is working out, just get more scholarships!

Be prepared to fail.... but don't expect it. Everyone makes mistakes, everyone has bad days. Pace yourself, try not to get overwhelmed, but know you can and will do great things.

My advice to those searching for the right college or school go by your gut feeling. Make sure you have applied to many schools and have endless options. Make sure to see what you can afford. See if your parents are helping you all the way through the experience or not. Make sure to compromise with your parents. Most importantly make sure your absolutely happy with your decision and make sure it is for no one else but yourself.

It is best to try and narrow down what you think you would like to major in before choosing a school. Sometimes it is the hardest battle in itself and realize you may want to change majors once or twice before settling on one. If you plan on obtaining a major in minor research both just as efficiently as you would do one. Get help needed to write thorough essays to get into your top choices. Know that you should stay overnight in a college campus area on and off so both parent and student are comfortable with the learning and housing environment. Orient yourself with both current students and staff. Listen to reviews from Alumini and track who is succeeding and who may be unstable or unhappy with their choices. Learn to not give up on what you love and that the reward to hard work is more hard work. One can always learn more to be more in life. You get what you give.

I would advise parents and students to invest in a college experience that is truley what the student wants. There is no point in investing money in an education you know you don't want to pursue. For the students, Even though it might not be the best experience, consider going somewhere where the financial status of your tuition bill makes sense. With that being said, try to go to the school that is going to give you the best experience, as well as an education. Your four years in college will be 4 of the most memorable years in your life! The thing I found that could make all the difference is that students should apply to as many scholarships as they're eligibility allows them to. The more free money you get the better! And a last note, For those students dorming, dont stay in your rooms all day! GET OUT AND DO SOMETHING PRODUCTIVE!

go visit the school and make sure you talk to some of the teachers about what will go on after college. make sure you will be in an atmosphere you will feel comfortable and at home in or else it will distract you from what you are there to do, learn and do well and enjoy yourself

Don't forget to fill out FAFSA! The first year is always overwhelming, meeting new people and so on, but don't be a hermit!

My advice to parents and students about finding the right college would be to weigh all of the options and find the best program for the student's future. Also, finding a campus setting that fits the student well is very important because a fitting environment encourages progress. Also I would encourage the student to get involved on campus and off campus with other students. Meeting people is important for collaboration and social development.

Make sure you choose a college that will make you happy. It's nothing worse than being in a place you don't want to be. Take advantage of all opportunities and remember to give back because you never know what may be in store for you.

One of the most important things to think about when searching for colleges is location. Not only does location inform the types of housing and ammenities your school will provide, but it will also affect your education and social life. The difference between an urban campus and a rural campus is immense, and each kind has different benefits. For instance, on an urban campus you will be more likely to have access to broader cultural and educational experiences, which may come in the form of class field trips to museums or going to a professional playhouse with friends. The downside of an urban campus, however, is the expense of real estate--meaning that your school may not be able to provide you with four-year housing, or even a cafeteria with a meal plan. Rural schools tend to be better at this sort of thing, and their social communities seem to benefit from it because their students are able to rely on a centralized, closed-campus atmosphere that provides them with almost everything they need. The drawback? Such a campus might feel isolating to those who prefer a more varied nightlife. All that being said, good luck with your search!

know yourself. know what you want. know your financial situation and budget...weighed against quality of the instituion.

first look at what kind of school you want then find the best school within that group. dont be afraid to transfer if youre not happy.

Since all I really know is art schools, I'll go by that. When Selecting a proper art school you should be going into it with a passion, art is not the most lucritive of studies, so going in with luke warm ambitions is a bad idea, many fall behind and end up dropping out because of it. If you are passionate then one of the most important things is to see if the school offers proper and up to date facilties with a faculty that is both expeirenced and supportive to your needs. I would also look at the history of its students seeing what the alumni are up to or see what graduate schools they may be now attending. Also looking into what sort of scholarship or grants the school offers is a great idea, as some of them may be easy to get,.

I think the best thing in previewing a college is to visit and take their tour, having questions prepared based on things that matter to you. From there, I also think it's very important to get contact information for at least one student at each college because their opinions and knowledge of how things are at that school are the most unbiased, clear representations of how life at that institution will be.

To the students, I would say that they should find a college where they feel a sense of belonging. That, I think, was the most important thing that I found at my school.

Don't be afraid to transfer to a new school if it just dosn't work out. The most important thing is if the school has a program in the field you want to study that engages you.

In choosing a college or university the best advice I could possibly give would be to go with your gut instinct. Visit the campus, interact with the student body, spend a night in the dorms. When you find the right college you feel the fit right away. Don't fall into what your peers, teachers, or parents might want of you. In the end, you are the one spending four years of your life there, not them.

College is that turning point in your life. I know it's hard to find the right college, and you may be unsure about your choice. Honestly when you get there things will be just right. You will meet people that feel exactly the same way. We are all scared and confused the first week and then you realize that you are all in the same boat. Those scared kids you sit next to on the first day of orientation will be friends for life. I Promise. Don't sweat too much about your application either if you do not get in, then maybe that was not the right choice.

find your own ways to socialize and meet people, but don't do it so much that you can't get work done. also find a college you can get excited about, but remember, it wont be perfect

i would tell them that they need to vist the school together and maybe look for a college closer to home, not to far. Tell the student that no college will ever be 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} right or the best experience for them. just apply to as many colleges as they can and take the one that gives the most money and go there. And if after a year there student still feels out of place just change schools. This plan is better then taking a year off, getting a job and waiting for that perfect college to fall on the student's lap....I personly have seen this happen i have two who after high school did not go start to college and are still saying they will go to college sometime in the near future and it's been almost two years now. They have missed out on two years of college life which puts them behine in life. And also look for a safe campus

Always research beforehand, find out when open house events are and go to them, and find out what types of interviews will need to take place before acceptance/rejection is given! Also, call and ask about what types of financial aid packages are available.

Idealy no student should have to go to an in-state school, little lone a college within their home town. I have personally benefited a great deal by living as far away from my parents and family as possible. A college student should have the freedom to express themselves as they see fit and behave in a way that is natural to them, outside the influence of their parents. The fartehr away a school is, the better the student receives from it. The school istelf should genuinely care about it's students, providing amble housing and finacial aid. While colleges and universities are primarily money making institutions, it's faculty and administration should never forget that they are providing a benefit to not only individuals but the world as a whole.

Make sure that your child has a basic knowledge of what they want to major in or what field they want to work in. If they are unsure let them take a semester or a year off to figure it out. Doing that will save a lot of stress, time, and money. Many people I know that went to my highschool still do not know where they want to study because they rushed into their education. Reassure your child that they are only young and that they still have time to figure it out and you will stand by whatever they wish to do. This will gain a lot of self confidence that will be required in the future.

Find a college that is in a place where you can see yourself living. Find a college with an academic program that fits you. Do not settle on this. Only go where they offer the classes that interest you. I know school can be expensive but it is worth going where it suits you best.

do what you think is right, dont go if you arent 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} into it or else you wont think it is worth it. also, have your kid pay for school so they take more responsibility and pride in their work. they will work harder.

Take the time to discover what direction you're heading in, not necessarily what you want to do specifically. I needed to be able to excercise my creativity artistically, but I didn't know what career I would pursue with an art degree. Knowing that I wanted to be in an art field was the first step in the right direction. I later decided to do Industrial Design. Take as much as you can from what your program and your school offers, and be there as much as possible. The work may be tough, but being at school and engaging with others and being in class will help you gain a better knowledge of your concentration, and you even make friends in the process. In a school like mine where so much time is spent in the studio, I couldn't imagine doing my work at home when I know I have fantastic resources and friends working on the same things at school, where we can help each other. Follow your heart to your major. Once you're there, use your experience to the fullest. You'll find yourself exactly where you want to be.

Advices I would give to any student trying to find the right school, and making the most of the college experience is to know what you want to do in your career, study what a college will give in benefit for your education, feel comfortable with the enviroment surrounding at the college, and just focus on your career! Do what you have to do to get what you need.

When looking for the right school make sure you do plenty of research on schools you are considering. To narrow it down try to pick the schools that best fit what you want to major in and what type enviorment you want to be in.

Don't overthink it. In the end it just college , its just the begining. In the words of Fats Domino, "A lot of fellows nowadays have a B.A., M.D., or Ph.D. Unfortunately, they don't have a J.O.B. " Thats what matters in he end, so just enjoy college while you still can!

get involved, stay focused and dont slack on the homework

Finding right college for you or your child is something I feel that the chind needs to take on himself. There are too many factors that one needs to realize before making a decision. From my experience, I needed to move away from my family home, so I could grow on my own into who I want to be. I feel like it was a tremendous decision in my life, but it may not be appropraite for all. Decide where you need to go, and then decide upon school based on what is going to fit your needs for what you want. After arriving to school, keep an open mind. Chances are, you will change your mind a few times on major, but once you settle on one, don't be affraid to do the work that you see fit. There are too many students enrolled in school that don't want to do the work, but it shouldn't be about doing work. It should be about wanting to be what you want. To get there, you have to do the work, but it should be thought of not as work, but as enriching your life and education.

Deciding on a college can be tough. You're going to be worried about getting a good roommate, making new friends, living away from home, and much, much more. It's a big decision, so take your time. Do your research, schedule visits and tours, talk to current students at the school, do what you need to do. The most important thing, though, is to make sure you pick a school that YOU feel is right for YOU. Don't base your decision on other people's opinions and expectations. Base it on how it feels to you. As for making the most out of the college experience, it's all what you make it. Get involved in clubs and extracurricular activities. Don't sit around doing nothing on the weekends, get out there and meet new people and try new things. As long as you stay true to yourself and be wise in your decisions, college will be one of the best experiences of your life.