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Peer Review:
5.45.80.218:valid:Content Nonsensical, Duplicate Survey, High Vulgarity, High Grammatical Error, Probably Admissions, Content Useless, Malicious Intent/Faked, SPAM, :1
5.45.80.218:valid:Content Nonsensical, Duplicate Survey, High Vulgarity, High Grammatical Error, Probably Admissions, Content Useless, Malicious Intent/Faked, SPAM, :1
5.45.80.218:valid:Content Nonsensical, Duplicate Survey, High Vulgarity, High Grammatical Error, Probably Admissions, Content Useless, Malicious Intent/Faked, SPAM, :1
5.45.80.218:valid:Content Nonsensical, Duplicate Survey, High Vulgarity, High Grammatical Error, Probably Admissions, Content Useless, Malicious Intent/Faked, SPAM, :1
5.45.80.218:valid:Content Nonsensical, Duplicate Survey, High Vulgarity, High Grammatical Error, Probably Admissions, Content Useless, Malicious Intent/Faked, SPAM, :1
5.45.80.218:valid:Content Nonsensical, Duplicate Survey, High Vulgarity, High Grammatical Error, Probably Admissions, Content Useless, Malicious Intent/Faked, SPAM, :1
5.45.80.218:valid:Content Nonsensical, Duplicate Survey, High Vulgarity, High Grammatical Error, Probably Admissions, Content Useless, Malicious Intent/Faked, SPAM, :1
5.45.80.218:valid:Content Nonsensical, Duplicate Survey, High Vulgarity, High Grammatical Error, Probably Admissions, Content Useless, Malicious Intent/Faked, SPAM, :1
5.45.80.218:valid:Content Nonsensical, Duplicate Survey, High Vulgarity, High Grammatical Error, Probably Admissions, Content Useless, Malicious Intent/Faked, SPAM, :1
5.45.80.218:valid:Content Nonsensical, Duplicate Survey, High Vulgarity, High Grammatical Error, Probably Admissions, Content Useless, Malicious Intent/Faked, SPAM, :1
5.45.80.218:valid:Content Nonsensical, Duplicate Survey, High Vulgarity, High Grammatical Error, Probably Admissions, Content Useless, Malicious Intent/Faked, SPAM, :1

Statistical Analyzer:

So I just finished my first year here at Ringling as a Game Art major. Let me say, what a ride. Definitely one of the most difficult and most rewarding times of my life so far. :) Before coming to this school, I talked to a lot of students about what the workload was like. I can't tell you enough that when the students said it was going to be difficult, they were not kidding.

In these next sections, I may sound a little bit harsh. Critiques do that to you. I'm not undermining anything that I say here though. Might as well have an honest opinion.

I'm going to say this first off. If you want a party school with easy art projects and want to go out and party all the time, THIS SCHOOL IS NOT FOR YOU.

If you are not willing to push yourself, lack a strong work ethic, and aren't willing to mature up and do things by yourself for YOUR future career, THIS SCHOOL IS NOT FOR YOU.

If you want a school to baby you the knowledge, and tell you everything will always be peachy when you get out into the real world, THIS SCHOOL IS NOT FOR YOU.

This school has designed it's curriculum based on the work ethic of it's students. During the first year, the teachers will critique their worst towards you. You will be torn down to the ground for a period of time, and then you will be built back up. This is simply just how it goes, but this is also why you will improve. I can't believe how much I have improved from one semester here, and now a whole year. Frankly, this was not easy at all. I average on about 4 hours of sleep a night, spending roughly about 6hrs minimum on a project. But quite quickly I started to notice drastic improvements in my work, especially figure drawing. I found myself ecstatic whenever I got some compliments out of my teachers, and it usually made my entire day.

The teachers here really know what they're talking about. Some will be more friendly than others, but they do generally care for their students. I've had a good connection with one professor, and there was a time when I had an awful 2 week fever (for unknown reasons), and that professor cared enough to send health service to give me care, as well as sparing some of my due dates for my projects. Many of the teachers will use some of their free time to meet with you outside of class for extra help as well. They all want you to succeed.

The campus is small. Ranging around 1300 students total. This gives you the chance to get to know everybody, and everybody is so friendly, despite you barely knowing some of them. We all connect with each other because of art, and it makes it a comfortable social environment.

Honestly, the school parties here are kinda lame, but they're still fun to just hang around for a bit and have an excuse to get dressed up out of your "i'm soooo exhausted" outfit. There are a TON of special lectures from people in the industry, and you should take advantage of all the ones you are interested in. I got to shake the hand of the lead lion king animator. -squeal- Most of the activities revolve around art. This school tries to give you as many opportunities as possible to improve yourself and expose yourself to all types of art, whether they're in your field or not. Again, take advantage of these. Like I said before, this is not a party school. We pay a LOT of money to be here, might as well make it worth it. If these artsy things don't fancy you, there's always the wonderful Siesta key beach nearby, about a 15 minute drive away. There's a movie theatre a short drive away. If you're more of the exciting night person, then Ybor city (about an hour away drive) is loaded with some really good clubs. Do that with a free weekend. It's a lot of fun.

For parents (and students)-

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my first year here and am looking forward to coming back next year :) It is a lot of money, but it's worth every penny. Though this school isn't right for everybody, it's worth a shot.
Any questions? Throw them at me.