Savannah College of Art and Design Top Questions

If I could talk to my high school self, I 'd tell her to be open to change, stay relaxed and be friendly so that you can make as many friends and connections as possible.

If I could give my high school senior self one piece of advice, it would be to follow your heart not your friends. My senior year I didnt apply anywhere. I spent my first two years after high school in a community college that I didnt want to go to. My next two years were at a local state school that I only went to because I got to live with my best friend. Neither place was the right school for me. Instead of listening to my heart and going directly to the school that I wanted to go to I allowed other to influence my future, my life and my bank account. With close to 20, 000 dollars in student loan debt for schools I didnt even want to be at, I learned a valuable lesson that there will be friends no matter where you go. But only you can make yourself happy. Transfering my senior year to SCAD and practically starting over was the best choice I could have made. I just wish I had made it sooner. Its okay to not be sure of what you want to do, just listen to your heart.

Follow YOUR heart, and no one else's. If you want to go to an art school that you have been dreaming of since you were little, don't let your family tell you otherwise. You find that doing what you love is very important. If you spend all of the time in the world doing something that will make you tons of money, but you dont enjoy it, you will be miserable, so be sure you are going to do what you love. You have so much of your life ahead of you. Dont forget about networking either. Knowing someone who knows someone could be the difference between a job or nothing at all. Lastly, enjoy yourself. There will be time for relaxation, whether you believe it or not. Remember this, and you will greatly appreciate what the future has in store for you.

Dear Tierra, I am righting to you because I know a letter would be better than seeing you in person. Right now you are going through a lot, but know that no matter the outcome it will be okay. Collage is ahead and there are things you will need know and understand. When you enter your first year at SCAD you will not be on the same level of all the other students, but that doesn’t mean you are not good. You must understand that no matter what with hard work your potential will blossom. On that note, SCAD is going to require your full attention. No matter what you must be a little selfish. If you don’t have the time to hangout then say so, and do not back from it. If you do it will hurt you greatly. You may have to let old friends go, but the ones who understand are your true friends and will stay around for a long time. P.S. Beware of the “freshmen 40!” You will have all-nighters so have healthy snacks on you or you won’t be able to fit into your cloths! Sincerely, Your future self

If I could go back in time I would tell myself to study like crazy. Going into the world of physical therapy means that I need a world of knowledge of anatomy and physics. I would let my past self know about the rough road ahead and to keep driving and to use every free moment to study. I would also tell myself to get everything done all at once no matter what. I recently went back to school after a 6 year hiatus and it is one of the hardest things that I've ever done and although it has shaped my drive to do as well as I have, I still would want my past self to save every penny and finish the first time through.

I would tell myself to apply for as many scholarships as you can. Take the art skills you possess now and continue to practice them learn to be open to new mediums. Make sure to keep your mind open to new ideas and concepts. Keep a good time management habit. Never give up when things look down. Keep working to the fullest of your abilities.

Don’t delay, apply today; apply to your dream institution, scholarships, and most importantly, apply yourself. Waiting for an opportune time to set your dreams in motion will eventually become tiresome and may influence pessimism when it is not justifiable. Persevering towards a personal goal will not only enhance your chances of accomplishment – it will mold you into a person who is passionate, responsible, and caring of others. Taking care of one’s self is elevated on the totem pole for good reason. For without caring for and encouraging yourself to grow, it is nearly impossible to sincerely help others alongside their own journeys.

In high school, I was, to put it lightly, an introvert. While this served me well as far as pursuing my passion for drawing and art, it handicapped me in exploring other aspects of my high school life. I kept my social circle to a limited number of friends and was a bit closed minded. In short I limited myself. So if I could go back to talk to myself as a highschool senior, I would tell myself: Look at life as an opportunity and take risks. If you don’t take that first step and try new things, you will never know what you may have just missed out on. Trust your friends and don’t be afraid to open up and express your ideas. Don’t keep everything bottled up. Just trust in your friends and talk problems out with them, you will probably feel better and see a whole new way of looking at the situation. Finally, don’t look back and regret what you already have or have not done. Go forward and take whatever mistakes you have made along the way as life lessons to draw upon when faced with new challenges in the future.

I would honestly just tell myself to quit caring what my peers thought about me. I would sit myself down, and talk about how it didn't matter that they thought that a degree in the arts was a bad idea. It's what I want to do, and I should work hard for it. And I would reassure myself that there would be people just like me in college, so making friends would be a piece of cake.

Fill out as many scholarships as possible and invlove yourself in whatever clubs, organizations, and sports available. Start searching for various career fields and find a college that has several of your options.