I've been trying to figure out if i should go to the Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale. If you know anything about these schools whether you have atteded there or know someone who has. Please share whatever information you have. I will be very grateful.
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dont know much about AI, I have a friend going to the one in Schaumburg, IL\n\nI dont know if its regionally accredited
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I know lots of people who attended there, and i almost did myself. Not sure how reliable this info is, but I had a friend who said he got his degree from there but it turns out on of his instructor's credientals were doctored and therefore any student who had credits from this instructor had invalid degrees. I have no idea exactly how true that is.\n\nAs far as the financial situation, I think they have it all cleared up. I can't remember exactly what the problem was, but they got rid of everyone who used to work at ABS (knew someone who worked there & he got laid off) and hired an all new staff for LVC. I don't know why the two are still affiliated. Anyway, I don't think you have much to worry about. Just check it out good and read EVERYTHING before you sign. Good luck!
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I personally graduated from Loras College.  I feel it was a pretty good liberal arts school, and I got a pretty good education.  From my experiences, Loras had more classes and options of majors than the University of Dubuque.  I don't know what exactly you are look to get into, so maybe that would influance it too.
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I just enrolled in the print version of the Business course there, and so far things seem to be going well. I was VERY cautious before enrolling because I didn't want to end up with a degree that wasn't worth anything. I'm still researching how respected their degrees are, but on a positive note, they are accepted by VA (Veteran's Administration) for educational benefits under the Montgomery G.I. Bill so they can't be too bad or else they wouldn't approve them.
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It's not the "hippest" fashion spot by any means, but I know my old school, Iowa State, has a fashion design program. Their design college is actualy pretty hip. I would think most major univeristies anywhere have a program, if they have a School of Design. Check out some in Chicago, too, I guess.
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I didn't attend there (although I have visited the campus), but I do have strong opinions about size of schools.  Too big is difficult for some people.  I wouldn't have survived it as an undergrad.  I went to an enormous school for grad school, and it was ok then, but for undergrad, I really think the smaller schools are much better.  you get more opportunity to interact with the instructors, and get to know other students.
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I have a friend that studied at Howard and he loved it.  He is now a fashion model.  He also spent a semester in France and Italy.  He was involved in theatre and dancing while he attended too.
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John Robert Powers was and probably still is an excellent modeling school that I attended in Beverly Hills, California.  They are expensive, but were wonderful with me showing me how to walk, talk, make up, exercise and had great connections after I graduated.  I never heard any bad press about them.  They were a stepping stone for girls wanting to get into modeling and acting as a career.  I have no regrets having ever gone there. They gave me the confidence that was needed.  I attribute my success in life with their instructors and program.
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Honey, I'm sorry... wish I could help.  But your post did catch my eye because I attended an extension of SBU for one semester.  I decided I didn't like it (as I've heard many have?).  Anyway, I wish I could be of more health.  But God be with ya.
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I never took classes from these two institutes you mentioned. But I do know in some areas (such as preschool  teaching permits) do not accept units taken from these schools. I am not saying they are bad. Just be very careful about what you want to do with the units/degree later.
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Hey my friend is going there because it is an excellent business school, but we were looking and ranking to see whose school was ranked higher and one place had it ranked 4th followed by Duke and Stanford which where tied for 5.... sooo she got me!! lol But it looks great in comparison to others!!!
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OK, I am hesitant to enter this frey, however; since I contacted you and now have a better handle on the situation, I figure in for a penny, in for a pound.\n   Your brother-in-law and sister are already paying out the big bucks for parochial school as it is. It seems that you have a good relationship with the girl and though you have a better than average education yourself, you are still between jobs. Why don't you talk to the girls parents and see if they would be willing to pay you to home school the girl through 5th snd 6th grades?\n   Since you tell me that she is doing well in her studies all you have to do is keep her love of learning alive and encourage that. If you can do that and reenforce the work ethic in her for the next two years you will have given her something no school I am aware of public or private will give her.\n   I hear so much about building a child's self image and I see nothing wrong with that as long it is done properly.\n   Removing competition and telling kids that they are not failures simply because they did not attempt to meet a challange I concider this not a mistake but an out and out lie.\n   Let the girl acomplish things that she is justifyably proud of and if she does well let her know she succeeded \nbecause of her own efforts.\n   The drawing is not something I would be overly concerned about. As you said the books were her's, her parents had paid for them so she was not defacing school property, the clothes are old clothes that are basically play clothes so what is the problem? The girl has an artistic leaning and it is probably not addressed at her school.\n   When the girl is ready for the 7th grade there may be a place where she can be accepted and if she qualifies could go until graduation on a full scholarship if her artistic talents show enough potential and her parents are willing to comit her to an artistic apprenticeship. If then aplicant is accepted everything will be paid for from her transportation to the school, her uniforms, tuition, books, materials, room and board, plus full coverage dental, medical and vision care insurance. That plus four yearly trips home. If the student completes the program she will likely be offered a position with the sponsor's studio but even if she is not the successful completion of the program releaves, the family of any financial obligation. Failure to complete for reasons other than catastrophic illness, injury or death of the trainee, will result in the family of said trainee being obligated to re emburse all money expended on the trainee's behalf including the fare home. The former facility was beyond repair andthey are currently in the process of locating a new site the hope to be ready to start accepting students by 2009. They will be accepting only 24 applicants per year. If interested contact me and I will put you in touch with somebody who can provide more detail.
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That is so weird - I applied to those same two colleges as well, but I got wait listed @ Macalester. Boo. Anyways, it seems like a tough decision, because although they are both strong liberal arts schools (Mac being to the extreme) Madison's social life is 100x more overwhelming than Macalester, as well as the campus. I think it depends whether you want to go to a big school or a small school, although Mac is tougher to get into than Madison. Personally, I'm going to Madison, but I'd rather be going to Macalester, but business wise I have no idea which is the better school. Again bottom line: big or small. And tuition. They will both be equally cold. Brr.
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Julliard is over rated. My honest suggestion is if you are interested in opera, head to the west coast. There are some good schools (USC, CSULB, and Chapman) that have good undergraduate programs (although USC is more grad based) in any case make sure that the program you are looking at has not only a good teacher for you but also opportunities for undergraduate performance in opera. If you are never going to get on stage in an opera...what's the point of going to that school to study opera? Oh and Cincinatti school of music is good too...but again...graduate centered opera. (don't go to a choral school...go to an opera school)
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At my high school we didn't have majors, and I still got into University. There are some specific requirements for certain art programs though. You have to have taken some art history courses and have a portfolio with some samples of your own original artwork. Aside from the specifics, you need good grades and recommendations from teachers. A recommendation from an art teacher or artist would be even better.
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I wasn't there, but currently I am an exchange student in germany. My host sister is studying math there, and she says it's absolutly beautiful. There is the 'Philosopher's Weg' (way) that has a lovely view, the old castel and Altstadt are also really pretty. I'm excited to be going there later in June! Good luck studying there! It's got a great rep and is beautiful to boot!
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Hi Jess,\n\nBelow are a couple of links that may hopefully be of help to you. The first is a link to a college of the arts that I am familiar with in Florida which is solely dedicated to the study of performing arts. The second link is too a site that will allow you to make specific choices as to geographical location, level of study and specific areas of study interests.\n\nhttp://www.floarts.org/\n\nhttp://www.performingartsschools.com/\n\n\nIf I can be of anymore help please feel free to ask for my assistance. I wish you and your friend much success.