Otis College of Art and Design Top Questions

To find the right college, students and parents should visit every college they are considering. This is truly the only way to know if it is the right environment for you. Start by visiting the school's webpage, check the schools ratings, talk to students on a school blog, then plan a trip. I would also recommend visiting schools earlier in your decision making process rather than later. Before I started visiting potential schools, I thought I was certain where I would be attending. When I finally visited the campus and I knew it wasn't the right place for me. Then I had to rethink all of my college plans. In the end, I couldn't have made a better decision. The research saved me time and money. Also, when deciding on the location always remember that you will make your future job connections in the same city that you attend school. This will be the place you plant your roots.

I recommened for parents and students to do their research before they start applying for schools. If I did not invest my time in looking for the right college for me I would not have found Otis, which meets all of my standards. Try and ask around or even talk to your student advisor on schools based upon finding your needs and good grades are always a plus. Even if you think you dont want to go to a prestigous school you may change your mind when you find the student life and courses fit your needs. Make sure you are prepared before you make any major decisons and visiting the school definitly gives the lasting impression you need.

Students looking for a college should visit the colleges they are interested in. They should also interact with students and teachers from the schools, for that is the only way to get a true sense of the nature of the school. When they enter college, students should take advantage of all the opportunities offered at the school since that is the time where they truly grow into adults and have life-changing experiences they will never forget.

It's hard to know what you want to do right out of high school. Many students are lost and do not have the proper work ethic being by themselves. It seems like for most students, it takes time to settle in and then they will find their passion in life and what they want to do for their future. Look at the colleges and what they offer. Visit the campus because the vibe of the campus is different and unique to its own campus. It took me two years to finally find out what I wanted to do. I attended University of California, San Diego as a physiology and nueroscience major but realized by passion was in designing. I then applied to Otis College of Art and Design as an architecture major and am enjoying every minute of it. Sometimes peolpe fall into a false illusion of their desires and then realize that that was not their passion. Settle in and really realize what your desires are if you do not like your major, change quickly to your desired topic and pursue that.

I would tell the student to choose a college that best suits them. There are some many students that are just unhappy at the school they are attending because it is now what they want to do. They end up spending so much money that could have been saved if they would choose a school they wanted to. If they are not sure what they want to do then I would recommend going to a community college and taking all of the general education classes that will be required to give them some time to think about what they would want to spend there lives doing.

First of all I would do alot of research into what schools focus on what you are interested in learning and see where they rank out of schools nationally. Alot of people just go to the school which is closest to home or where they grew up but they could be missing out on a better education because they want to be comfortable. Actually moving away from parents can make the college experience even greater because the student is likely to be out of thier comfort zone and can live the true college experience by living and studying in social situations with fellow students. Also I would aim high and apply to colleges even if you think you cannot afford it. Many schools offer a wide array of options such as grants, scholarships and loans. I came from a working class family that had no plan for my education and I was forced to do it on my own. I now stongly believe that if you focus on something that you truely want, you will get it through perseverance and hard work.

believe in yourself and commit to your dreams

Make sure it is a campus that you feel comfortable being on and an atmosphere you are familiar with. Take as many classes you can and make sure to take some fun classes.

Finding out what they are interestede in, and finding a school that will give them a chance to try a variety of different classes, while still progressing forward. That way you find more of what you love to do and will be more determined to find a job. If you feel involved in what you are learning and you aren't just taking classes to just finish college you will be more passionate about finding a job. When you find something that may interest you to study go to that school and be around people with the same interests because then together you grow and become passionate about what you are studying and you are surrounded people that feel the same way and you build a community and push each other to doing better. All and all if you study what you like and that you know will get you a job then you will be better off when you graduate.

I would really examine everything about the school. Make sure whatever you want to study has an extensive program at the school you choose to attend. Location was also a big factor for me. I love Los Angeles, and I knew I was going to have to live in some large city. I went to a college in a small town before and it took me just a couple of days and I already knew that that was not the place for me.