So I figured I'd create a thread for my college stuff, similar to what I did with my internship, where I'll update it as I go along.
So yesterday I saw Oberlin, today I saw Case-Western, and tomorrow I'll take the campus tour and information session for Kenyon (though their theatre dept secretary declined to setup a time for me to meet with faculty/students).
After a one-day break I'll be going to Vassar, Wesleyan, and Skidmore.
(Let me preface this by saying I do not mean to bash anyone's alma mater here, so keep that in mind.)
Oberlin:
My initial impression of the campus was not favorable. The area was too flat/wet-landsy, I did not like the surrounding area as well. The college and I don't seem to be a good fit. As for their theatre dept, the same thing. Didn't seem like a good fit for me, but I did meet with a faculty member there. Doesn't look like a good option. (I can go indepth if anyone is curious, but I'm just jotting this down before dinner.)
Case-Western:
I really liked the college, it seemed like a nice place, there were some really appealing features. However, the theatre dept is quite small. As a word association I would throw out the word "limited". Doesn't look like a good option. A good option for Noah though: 6x6 Kliegls and scoops. Though I don't think Derek would like the faux FOH lighting positions.
Kenyon:
While I've yet to take the campus tour and information session I did just stumble onto campus not too long ago. They have two main theaters, the newer of the two is quite nice. Not to base anything on gear, but they had scrollers and I-cues in the air, but control was by an ETC Express. I did walk into the costume shop, find a Freshman, who showed me around, I talked with some design students and other theatre majors who were painting on stage. They said some cool stuff. The campus has a good feel, and I'm actually in the middle of it now. I'm looking forward to their spiel tomorrow.
Three more to come. Upenn in a week, and possibly Bucknell in a couple more.
Thoughts, opinions?
~Charlie
So yesterday I saw Oberlin, today I saw Case-Western, and tomorrow I'll take the campus tour and information session for Kenyon (though their theatre dept secretary declined to setup a time for me to meet with faculty/students).
After a one-day break I'll be going to Vassar, Wesleyan, and Skidmore.
(Let me preface this by saying I do not mean to bash anyone's alma mater here, so keep that in mind.)
Oberlin:
My initial impression of the campus was not favorable. The area was too flat/wet-landsy, I did not like the surrounding area as well. The college and I don't seem to be a good fit. As for their theatre dept, the same thing. Didn't seem like a good fit for me, but I did meet with a faculty member there. Doesn't look like a good option. (I can go indepth if anyone is curious, but I'm just jotting this down before dinner.)
Case-Western:
I really liked the college, it seemed like a nice place, there were some really appealing features. However, the theatre dept is quite small. As a word association I would throw out the word "limited". Doesn't look like a good option. A good option for Noah though: 6x6 Kliegls and scoops. Though I don't think Derek would like the faux FOH lighting positions.
Kenyon:
While I've yet to take the campus tour and information session I did just stumble onto campus not too long ago. They have two main theaters, the newer of the two is quite nice. Not to base anything on gear, but they had scrollers and I-cues in the air, but control was by an ETC Express. I did walk into the costume shop, find a Freshman, who showed me around, I talked with some design students and other theatre majors who were painting on stage. They said some cool stuff. The campus has a good feel, and I'm actually in the middle of it now. I'm looking forward to their spiel tomorrow.
Three more to come. Upenn in a week, and possibly Bucknell in a couple more.
Thoughts, opinions?
~Charlie