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University : Full Sail University ( 2007 ) Major : Still in Field? :No Effort Level : 4/5 (Worked Hard) Gender : Female Jobs held since college: 1. Unpaid Internship, Then PA For Character Education Company 2. Intern 3. Production Assistant 4. Producer/Director 5. Make Up Assistant Comment: " Beware of specialized schools. I am a highly motivated, focused person who has been interested in the film industry since middle school. When I didn't get into my first choice college (USC) I decided I'd rather go to a specialized technical school right away rather than wait to get a "real degree" from the liberal arts backup schools I got into. Big mistake! I've regretted this decision since gratuating in 2007. My degree (a B.S.- pun intended) is not respected by any organization. None of the credits I spent 2 years getting will transfer to even the local community college. As of right now, I'm starting over as a freshmen to get a different degree. If you plan on being in the movie business, you should go to LA. Otherwise, you will be able to do related things (broadcast, independent films) pretty much anywhere, but it's either inconsistent or boring/routine work. Full Sail has an incredible sales pitch. I can't imagine how much money and effort is put into admissions. I'd guess at least half, as this seems to be the focus of the entire administration. Don't be fooled by exciting presentations and cool futuristic buildings, this is all a distraction. I've never heard or seen a school so much like a diploma mill. On the bright side, they do have the right stuff for each field offered. The schedule is rigorous, and a great warm up to what should be expected in each industry. The "professors" (instructors) have been out there, most of them know what they're talking about. I'd say the older teachers are more reliable, because they've had a steady career and seen how things have changed over the years. They're teaching because they wanted to settle down. Most of the younger instructors simply couldn't hack it in the real world and took teaching jobs because they were tired of eating Ramen noodles 5 times a week. If you are CERTAIN that the specialized fields offered by Full Saill are for you and that you are not likely to change your mind, then this is great option for you. Otherwise, be patient, weigh your options, look around. The credits will not transfer anywhere (except a select few online programs). There is no point in having a "Bachelors degree" in Film or Show Production, etc- all that matters is if you can do the job, so don't kid yourself in thinking there's some prestige to that piece of paper. If you have $70-120k to burn, then it doesn't really matter. The smartest thing to do is to find places to work and people to learn from who are actually working. Full Sail is incredibly overpriced, and although they give the best representation of what these industries offer (learning the ropes as opposed to lecture upon lecture at most schools), it's still not worth it. I have dozens of friends who are a hundred thousand dollars in debt after graduation and have to work "normal" jobs to pay off loans because the money offered by related work is too inconsistent. Be smart about this! On a side note, if social life is important to you, you will not like Full Sail. The school is nearly 90% male. For guys, you will undoubtedly find this frustrating. For girls, although it might sound good, you will get sick of being leered at 24/7 and never knowing if you have friends because they like you or because they want to get in your pants. UCF is down the road, but they tend to regard everyone at Full Sail as a nerd and not worth their time. Also, Winter Park sucks. It's a hideous town (except for the very wealthy downtown area). There are things to do in Orlando, but only if you have money. Disney anyone? The only decent bonus are the nearby beaches. Bottom line: if you are serious about your degree, it might pay off for you. They stress networking above everything else, and there are certainly plenty of people to network with. Stay focused, and work extra hard. Do not get in the mindset that if you pass, you'll be fine after graduation. A retarded chimp could graduated from Full Sail, but it's the people who go above and beyond that succeed afterwards. "
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