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25 out of 27 people found this review useful.
Catherine
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot If you enjoy art and design, this is the school for you. Foundation year you take studios such as Drawing, 2D and 3D. The hours of those studios are long, however, you learn so much and the professors are great. You can get lucky or sometimes unlucky with the different professors you get, but usually no matter how their styles or teaching techniques are, you will gain a lot of experience.
Am enjoying being here Sure, the state of Rhode Island can be quite boring sometimes. It's a small state and there isn't much you can do. However, while attending Rhode Island School of Design, you're usually too caught up with studio work and liberal arts homework, that you usually don't get the time to do anything else. Yeah, I guess that sounds somewhat bad, but if you enjoy art then it really shouldn't matter. You meet many new friends that will have similar interests as you, even some from Brown University! The food is quite delicious since students from Johnson & Wales come to help serve it up. You're also not too far from Boston and can even take a bus to New York time to time. But besides all those, if you enjoy creating art, experimenting and challenging yourself, you will definitely enjoy attending this school.
Bang for the buck It's definitely worth it to come to RISD if you know you want to proceed through your future through art and design. However, RISD can get quite expensive. It is a private school and tuition is pretty high up there in numbers. Each year, expect to pay a little over 40k. Also, art supplies can get somewhat pricey. I would definitely recommend this school if you know you can afford it. There are always ways to get the money - scholarships, grants, loans, etc. So if you're set on coming here, do your best to save money and work your butt off. Don't waste your parents' money by coming and slacking off. RISD is competitive and it is an honor to learn from the best.
Tips for prospective students 1. Rhode Island School of Design isn't for EVERYONE. But most people I know love it here and wouldn't want to go anywhere else. So make sure you visit the campus and know all that there is to know about this school.
2. Be prepared to work your butt off 24/7, especially during foundation year. You have studio classes every week as well as two liberal arts classes in between. Although you do have a week between each individual studio class to finish homework, one should know that art takes long periods of time. Don't waste any minute, cause every minute is precious.
3. DO NOT PROCRASTINATE. I am a hypocrite of this, I must admit. However, it must be done.
4. Don't be shy, go out and have fun. RISD is a great school filled with various people and connections will always help you in the long run.Great for these types of students For those that can't stop sketching in their sketchbooks..
For those that must try out new ideas and enjoy challenging themselves..
For those that think of creative designs and ideas 24/7..
For those that love to share similar thoughts with people who share similar ideas..
For those that want to pursue in something a bit more different than the average kid..
For those that LOVE art and design.
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Autumn from Port Charlotte, FL
Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has not been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments Will learn a lot How large are classrooms? How many students are typically in a classroom?
Will enjoy being here How friendly are the students and teachers?
Bang for the buck Does the school offer any scholarships?
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Clara from Providence, RI
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences RISD is competitive, everyone is expected to be self-motivated and self-reliant. Asking for help is strongly encouraged and freely given, but you have to self advocate. The school is small but the resources available are without equal.
Tips for prospective students Work hard and show off that you worked hard. Rely on your eccentricities and outlying interests. Expect to work, don't come here if you're planning to glide through college, and be honest with yourself.
Academic Rigor It's just plain difficult. The studio classes will be your hardest classes, liberal arts and other academic classes end up being the break
Dorm Life Freshman year is cozy enough. You will be in a double, almost guaranteed, but the rooms are big and the furniture isn't bad. The bathrooms are well cared for and distributed at comfortable ratios.
Food and Dining The food is generally good here, the big cafeteria gets dull by the end of the year but otherwise it's fine. The freshman meal plan is awesome.
Bang for the buck For me, it's perfect. I doubt any other art school will prepare you as thoroughly for being a professional artist than this place does, and the doors RISD opens up are worth the money on their own.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Scrotie. That is all.
Great for these types of students self-driven, open-minded, willing to try anything
Clubs and Activities Good, but harder to break into as a freshman.
Greek Life HAHAHA NO.
Campus Safety Very very good. The officers are everywhere, and RISDrides is super convenient.
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Jessica from PROVIDENCE, RI
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences AMAZING facilities, very stressful, hard work
Tips for prospective students Get used to minimal sleep, save money for artsupplies, shop at thrift stores
Academic Rigor studios challenging, some liberal arts are some are lacking
What to do for fun go to shows
Greek Life non existant
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