College or University, no matter what you call it, it’s all the same basic concept of higher learning. Specialized, Liberal, Private, Community, State, it is all your choice. The only real differences between them are:
1. Cost
2. Time
3. Location
4. Prestige
But relatively they are the same in the fact that you go there, take classes either toward generals or towards your intended major, which about 60% of students change at least once in their collegiate career. Art School, however, is much different in that suit. Yes, you work towards your major, and yes, artists change their major too, and sometimes even drop out of school because it is not exactly what they thought it would be. But ultimately, there are no generals, no classes in which you do math just because they want to keep you busy there for an extra year. Thus the appeal for most artists, as it’s pretty much a known fact that we struggle with subjects like math and science, its simple left brain versus right brain syndrome. But is it really worth it just to skip out on your academic enemies? How amazing does it sound to spend four years taking classes about things you want to learn? For those who are reading this to find out about how EASY art schools are, stop reading now, because that is in NO WAY true. No university or college is easy. Yes, from an outside perspective, art schools may seem easier because of the lack of mathematics and science oriented classes, but most art schools require what they call "Foundations" which is most cases are art history, intro classes into art and design, and a level one and sometimes level two drawing classes. As a student attending an art school, when you really look at your school and find out what classes it is you take, as a student of any level, it hits you like a seventy mile an hour adrenaline rush. Then comes decision making time: Do you continue and work your hardest for it? Or do you give up because the pressures of juggling a 30 credit schedule your first year and a job seem to be to far from what you really want? There are risks to both sides; financial struggles, depression, and suicide. In both the United States and the United Kingdom, about 25.5% of first year students drop out. Also, shockingly, suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among college students in the United States. However, those at risk of suicide in college is surprisingly low with 7.5%, almost half the national risk of 15% for those who do not attend college. Of that half, 46% of them reported that they felt so depressed that it made it difficult to function and 10% reported seriously considering suicide as an alternative to dropping out.

In most cases, college proves to be the best decision in a persons life, teaching them life lessons such independence, financial stability, how to interact socially with adult peers, and work ethic. In my opinion, if you have the ability to make it through the toughest years of college, you are more than likely able to live through the highs and lows of your life.
Over all, college should be a place you want to be. If you feel as though it is not for you, it's alright to try something new. Also, if you are at the crucial decision between a liberal college and an art school, weigh your decisions carefully. Do you want to spend one to two years taking generals or one to two years taking foundations? Most schools do not ask you to choose your major until after the first of second year, so transferring is always an option if you decide that a place is not right for you.

Weather or not you are considering a traditional school or an art based school, here are a few tips to know weather or not a particular school is right for you:

1. Feeling. Visit your campus, if it doesn’t feel right to you, don’t go to school there, you will end up transferring anyways. Make sure you fall in love with where you are at, and if you decide you don’t like it, transfer.
2. Cost. Ideally, the sticker price shouldn’t affect your decision, no matter how shocking. But if you’re really that concerned, go over the programs and advantages from one school versus another, before you think about the price. There are always scholarships and financial aid. Start early and work very hard for free money, because student loans will shape your financial career for the rest of your life.
3. Familiarity. DO NOT, I repeat, do not go to a school because your friend or your significant other are going there. Follow your dream, not theirs, otherwise your just making college harder on yourself.
4. Work Ethic. Work hard, your paying out the ass to go to school, don’t waste that. Stay on top of things, there will still be parties when you're finished with your paper. Put your all into your work and do what you came there to do.
5. Credibility. NEVER i mean it never go to a school that is not accredited. It is a huge waste of time and money.

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