LightingManEvan
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Hey everyone....
Need some input here. I am a high school senior interested in Lighting Design/Technology and I have applied to a few schools. I have narrowed it down to North Carolina School of the Arts and Columbia College of Chicago.
UNCSA is very well known for the students they put out, and the reputation is not quite there for Columbia College of Chicago. I was very interested in the opportunities and college life feel that was at Columbia. UNCSA left alot, for me, to be desired in the areas of dorm life, food, surrounding town, etc. I wanted to have the options of studying abroad, interning at a local theater and other things while in college. Chicago has a large theater scene so it would be easier to intern while in school with everything available right there.
I really like the feel of Columbia, but the students that UNCSA is able to put are very, very good. I just want to be able to go to a school that feels right for me, and I know the decision will ultimately come down to me...but can anyone help me? What do you think? Is having more opportunities and a, possibly, more fun and exciting college life (because of the opportunities available) worth having over a school that is known to put out better students/has a better reputation?
Thanks so much in advance!
Need some input here. I am a high school senior interested in Lighting Design/Technology and I have applied to a few schools. I have narrowed it down to North Carolina School of the Arts and Columbia College of Chicago.
UNCSA is very well known for the students they put out, and the reputation is not quite there for Columbia College of Chicago. I was very interested in the opportunities and college life feel that was at Columbia. UNCSA left alot, for me, to be desired in the areas of dorm life, food, surrounding town, etc. I wanted to have the options of studying abroad, interning at a local theater and other things while in college. Chicago has a large theater scene so it would be easier to intern while in school with everything available right there.
I really like the feel of Columbia, but the students that UNCSA is able to put are very, very good. I just want to be able to go to a school that feels right for me, and I know the decision will ultimately come down to me...but can anyone help me? What do you think? Is having more opportunities and a, possibly, more fun and exciting college life (because of the opportunities available) worth having over a school that is known to put out better students/has a better reputation?
Thanks so much in advance!