Full Sail University

Date: Sep 07 2004
Major: Other (This Major's Salary over time)
I went to Full Sail to study Recording Arts and then go for a Bachelor's in Entertainment Business. In this disscussion I must begin with the schools positive aspects. One, this is a great place to learn the most modern equipment and cut out all the traditional college garbage, like general studies that aren't needed. (Although you do take a few required by Florida Law). Also, the equipment you utilize is the idustry standard. However, this school is the apex of what a for profit school is. The class rooms are extremley over crowded to the point that if, say a hurricane came and class was cancelled, you would most likely be unable to ever make up an important and valuable studio session. To continue, they may say that the "excellerated cirriculum," that is, literally going to school as many hours as humanly possible to get you out quicker, is present because "that's how the industry works." Life works in this manner, but the school does this for a simple reason, million dollar equipment can be upgraded if the same class won't leave. Keep in mind this is a for profit school. To continue, the quality of a FS education is lackluster. The information for a traditional "semester long" class is given in one month. Most students may be able to repeat concepts on paper for that time, but are they really learning the concept? Factor in that about 500 or so students graduate from here each month, so good luck in finding an industry job. (Not saying it is impossible but most think you can get a job right after graduation) Most grads in the Recording Arts program work in home studios or have ties before comming to FS. To summerize and finalize, I must say Full Sail is not a "scam school," but a for profit school in which students are simply profit. It is a great institution to learn industry arts, so some students will love their time at this school. I for one realized early that Recording Arts at FS, was not for me. I personally feel this school was build just for money, and does't really value education. However, it is not a bad school, in order to commit to this school I recogmend that one, you are extremley dedicated to what you want to go into. Two reasearch you specific degree plan by talking to students past and present. Furthermore, be prepared to put life on hold and for the year or so you are here, be one with Full Sail. I personally will take individual courses in Entertainment Business, and leave this school for a cheaper community college. Finally, to answer your questions, Orlando is not that bad of a place to reside in.

AjG-