University of North Carolina School of the Arts Top Questions

I believe my college experience has helped improve my social communication skills through speech presentations and collaborative projects. This particular skill will have a major importance during the production of motion pictures which emphasizes working together as a team effort. Additionally, it has improved my leadership skills where I was able to provide direction and establish communication amongst fellow group members. The college experience has, again, advanced another value skill neccessary for my future profession. Being able to further progress my education has also given me the opportunity to obtain a further understanding and appreciation for art, especially film, through respective aesthetic-based classes. Thanks to the college experience, I've been able to improve upon truly valuable skills that are absolutely essential in following my dream profession and I deeply appreciative of this fortunate opporunity to pursue my career provided by the college.

I attended the high school program at UNCSA for my junior and senior year as a visual arts student. I lived on campus and fulfillled my high school education while taking intensive training courses in design, drawing, and sculpture. consequently, the transition form high school to the college film/animation program wasn't a huge transition, but if I could talk to my past senior self, I'd tell me to work harder during the summer. Though I worked 6 weeks as a residence counselor, I could have simultaniously completed far more paintings and sculptures which would have further advanced my skill and given me more confidence entering the film program.

I would tell myself to not be afraid. People are people, the same as me. Enough of the timidity of speaking to someone who merely "looks" unapproachable. To make friends, I have to be a friend. Everyone has the capiblity to be a friend. So even if I am terrified of introducing myself to the girl who sits next to me in my writing class, or the guy who lives in the dorm next to me, I have no reason to be that way. College is the greatest learning experience anyone can ever get, so learn about everyone, and do not hold back an inch of yourself, because you have everything to give.

First and foremost, I would tell myself to get onto a normal sleep-cycle so that once I got to college I wouldn't have the sleep and health issues I started out with. I would also tell myself to get everything done as soon as possible after it's assigned, instead of procrastinating and waiting until the last minute. The final thing I would tell myself would be to practice more every day. The voice is a very fragile muscle and not using it causes it to weaken and become inconsistant. I have so much more potential than I allowed myself to achieve in high school, and I wish I hadn't inhibited myself by putting roadblocks in my own way.

Keep your mind open, and CHALLENGE your desired direction.

It is very important to do your research about the school before applying. It is also important to find out the faculty and their background as well as the surroundings of the school.

As a recent college graduate the only advice that I could give is find a school that best suits you and your needs. Never settle for, always keep your head held high and be motivative to do things, where you fullfill a potential colege/university requirements to be accepted. My university that I graduated from was and still is simply the best! I chosen a study where self-discipline must be balanced with the freedom to grow and create. Along with rigorous training and a commitment to your performing and liberal arts. I found a school that suit my aspirations and goals, which I hope one will do the same. I wish you the best in whatever endeavor you may fortake.

You should talk to current students as well as alumni as you try to determine whether or not a school is right for you. The faculty and administrators are much more likely to try to paint an idyllic picture of the school as a whole (in addition to being much more out-of-touch with the day-to-day life of a student), whereas actual students are much more informed and much more open about the real situation the institution finds itself in. Also, it helps to have a very clear idea of what you intend to get out of the collegiate experience and where you want to go (and what you want to do) with the knowledge acquired.

Don't just look at the schools and facilities and perspective job offers, look into the lives of current students and get the low-down on life at that school. Not all schools are created equally. Find out what that school supports and think long and hard about your dicission to attend this school or another.

Finding the right collge takes one thing: experience. Go to the school and experience the environment, takes to random students and look around the facilities. Go to a class, eat in the cafeteria. Really get to know the school by not going on a usual tour day. Make the most of the college tour and experience by not being afraid to try new things. Go out and have fun without limits.. The person who risks nothing, does nothing, has nothing, is nothing. They may avoid suffereing and sorrow, but they cannot learn, feel, change, grow, love, live. This is what the college experience is about. Go out and really live. Learn about yourself and everything you can. Change and grow through your experiences and other people. Love unconditionally. Live life to the fullest and know that there is no such thing as a regret, just something to be learned from an experience. Live life, don't hide from it and you will have the time of your life.