Savannah College of Art and Design Top Questions

From my college experience I have gotten many different rewards, but also been hit with many challenges. As a young single mother I knew it was in my best intrest to go to college and make something of my life for me and my daughter. In high school when asked about attending college I blew it off, and thought deep down that I would really never attend . Now attending college it has taught me how to be organized, how to deal with my own responsibilities, and just be a more mature adult. Going to college has been the best thing that I have done for myself , and has helped me realize that anybody can do anything they put their mind to matter the struggles they have to overcome.

For me, college has been more than just learning the specific vocabulary and techniques of art, it has been a chance for me to broaden my horizons. My college has exposed me to master artists, famous masterpieces and other inspiring works to which I would otherwise have had no access. It has given me the skills I need not only to work in the field of art but to evolve as an artist and create new, innovative art. Even though I'm only a Junior, I already feel much more prepared to pursue a career. I know that the training I'm continuing to receive and the creativity my college has nutured will prove to be incredibly valuable when I start my life as a professional artist.

I have made many friends, and learned a lot about my self. I believe that college should be something everyone considers. College is not for everyone though, but for young people whose parents did not make it past the 8th grade it is important. My parents have always encouraged me to shoot for the stars, but with no money it is hard to do. I want to make them, and myself proud. So please consider me for this scholarship.

Art is a frightening field to get involved in because students and parents alike have difficulty seeing how someone can have a successful career with an education in art. What I have gotten from my college experience at SCAD is an extreme confidence in my ability to transform my artistic abilities into a successful future career. My parents, while very supportive the whole way through, were frightened not only that I would not be able to make money, but also that my intelligence would be wasted on such a career. What was most valuable about attending SCAD was that after experiencing the stimulating environment, going to lectures, and speaking with professors and academic advisors, I learned how my skills as an artist could be translated to a serious career. As a Visual Effects artist, I not only have well paying job opportunities, but I also utilize mathematics and stimulate the academic part of my mind. It was valuable to attend SCAD because instead of having art as my hobby, it can now be my career, and I will not only be successful, but also happy in that career.

I graduated from High school in 1991, and then 18 years later in 2009, I decided to go to college. I have achieved confidence and self-discipline that I never knew I had. College has given me the courage and the strength to want to go further and to learn all I can learn. I was never sure of what I wanted, or of what I was capable of achieving, and now I am currently enrolled in the Administrative Assistant Program. I pray that I get the chance to pursue a degree in the Paralegal or possibly in the Education field (Teaching). I can now feel proud to tell my children that they can do anything they put their heart into, I know I have. I hope I get the chance to go further in my college career, but no matter what, I know that my education can never be taken away. The confidence and self-discipline that I have achieved are assets that have helped me in my employment and has even helped me with my family life. You may not be able to put a price on these qualities but to me they are priceless.

I have completed on year at Savannah College of Art and Design and it has opened my eyes to many career opportunities that I never knew existed. I have been exposed to over forty majors available at SCAD through meeting the students within those majors in classes and on campus. My exposure to career opportunities within my own major, seqential art, has helped me realize that I do not have to restrain myself to one specific career, but that my degree will give me the credibility to work in other fields. The most importants parts of my college experience deal with the education I have recieved so far, campus life, and the life I have within the city of Savannah, Georgia. SCAD provides top notch education which has greatly imporved my artwork and given me confidence in myself as an artist. It has been valuable to attend SCAD because not only have I met wonderful colleagues on campus, but I have the opportunity to experience life outside my native Detroit and expand my horizons.

I am currently enrolled in a Doctorate program to further my education. As an adult learner, I realize that there is so much that a student needs to succeed in the work place. I appreciate the opportunity to return to school as I have worked for nearly 20 years in my profession and truly recognize the need to continue to grow in your profession. I recognize that the field of healthcare is changing on nearly a daily basis. One must strive to keep pace with the growing changes facing our healthcare system today and be prepared to significantly contribute to the well being of our patients. As a candidate to receive my PharmD degree, I hope to further my pharmacy knowledge and gain skills that will allow me to be a leader in my profession. Upon graduation, I hope to provide leadership in guiding fellow pharmacists to practice evidence based medicine in providing current and appropriate medication evaluation and recommendations. With the growing burden of healthcare on our nation's economy, it is vital that our country have leaders in the community to help navigate the maze of healthcare decisions for the better of our patients, community and nation.

I will not start until the Fall.

My college experience has allowed me to grow and mature in so many ways that I never knew I could. It has allowed me to break out of my shell and interact with my peers; it has brought with it so many more responsibilities that I have never had before, but that I was able to handle well. Starting college really was the start of a new life, just like all of my high school teachers told me. It was the start of my growth into adulthood with new responsibilities and plenty of new experiences. Overall, college has led me to become a better person entirely; a person who is outgoing and has a personality, a person with responsibility, a person who is able to push themselves to succeed in life.

Coming to SCAD has forced me to mature in ways I didn't think possible. I've become entirely independent here in Savannah, having no family nearby. I've learned to rely on myself and act as an adult in the real world. Because the campus is spread out over the entire city, I spend most of my time in Savannah on my own. I have never felt so utterly reponsible for myself in my entire life. I don't think I could have had this experience at any other college campus. My experience at SCAD is one of a kind.