Maryland Institute College of Art Top Questions

The transition itself is easy, I probably would tell myself to be less harsh on your initial opinion of people because people you started out hating turned out to be really good friends.

I would give myself the advice to have an open mind. I was very skeptical when coming into college and I wouldnt try certain things or would not experiement with my art. I would tell myself to let myself experiement. I have seen myself grow a lot through college but I would have liked to see myself grow in other ways.

I would advise myself to not go any expecting anything specific, and to maintain a great deal of flexibility. I would tell myself how you get back what you put in during the first semesters, and because of this, it is very vital to work as hard as you can and manage your time as effieciently as possible.

Do not worry too much about getting perfect grades. While grades are important, remember to have fun and see your friends because that will keep your humanity. Also, give more time to your artwork so that you don't have to continuouslly feel like you're catching up to everyone else. Continue working hard and push your limits because it'll all be so worth it in the end.

First of all, I would tell myself get rid of the spirit of procrastination. Procrastination will become your demise in college if you do not get it under control in the first two weeks. Secondly, I would tell myself listen to your mom, write more. I would have taken an additional writing classes, this would have prevented me from spending many hours in the writing center now. I would have ask my English teacher are we going to write any essays or term papers this year? I would tell myself I am proud I learn what it is to burn the midnight oil and to have a quality work ethic. This comes in handy now when I am tired and the Baltimore winds are whipping around my head. Lastly, I would tell myself, I am proud of my accomplishments, but those are in the past. Brandon work hard continue to build your future.

College is an experience that is made to challenge you, to change you, to grow you. The challenges are grueling, and you will want to give up. Don’t. There is no formula for how to survive the journey, especially if you are a first generation college student. You are on your own. No one is there to tell you what to do, to fix your mess, or stroke your ego. Never lose focus. Remember the goal: get your degree. College comes with distractions: parties, relationships, peer pressure, and exhaustion. With each distraction you give a bit of yourself. You begin to Change. You may lose sight of who you were and not recognize yourself in the mirror. So go to college with a plan. If you don't have one, get one. With a plan and your vision, you will Grow. You are investing in yourself. College cost is real, so the investment should be, too. Whether or not you learn, grow, or changing for the better, the student loans don't disappear. The debt is real. Don't play with your life. Become active in shaping your future. This will Change you, Grow you, and Save your life.

Hey, Raven! Yes, it's me -- I mean, it's you, technically. OK, calm down I'm just here to tell you about college. I know it seems far away but it's not and you need to be prepared. First, get used to working hard. Art school takes a lot more effort than high school. That includes not procrastinating! I know, you think it's fine, but shaking that bad habit is going to be really hard one day. Second, spend time making a lot of art. Everyone at your school is going to be really amazing and you should be too! I would also recommend painting more and learning how to use color - trust me, you'll thank me later. Third, enjoy your high school friendships and the time you'll all spend together. If you can deepen those bonds, you will still be there for each other even when you leave for college. That's going to be really important to you soon. As an aside, you should also get used to carrying a lot of heavy art supplies with you everywhere. You'll be doing a lot of that in the near future.

If I could go back and time, I would tell myself to work harder and dont delay going to college. I would want myself to know that the longer you wait the harder it is to grasp the things now me being 29 then when I was 17 or 18. I would also tell myself that when I get to college to work really hard and read and study every night, because college is no joke. I would want my younger self to know that although I'm saying it is hard it will be worth it in the end to have a college degree and have your pick of jobs. IThe very last thing I would tell myself would be never give no matter how many things are standing in your way.

I would tell myself to push myself harder throughout highschool, and go out and apply for more scholarships while I still had the chance.

If I were to become a High School senior once again, I would make sure to try my best in the English 12 class. And I would definitely encourage myself to retake a class that could have probably lead me straight to a four year University. I regret not being able to transition from High School to a four-year university, but I still have this great educational opportunity, which I am of course going to take advantage of.