Rhode Island School of Design

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Many students love and hate RISD at the same time. The workload may be extremely demanding, but RISD students are not coming to receive the typical college experience. They are coming to get in touch with a community of artists that will enrich their understanding of art as a medium. RISD students come to gain access to an amazing amount of resources and equipment, which enable them to push their art form as much as possible. They aren’t looking for the big party school or a Greek scene—they are coming here to find themselves, to be individuals, and excel in their individual talents.

RISD students work very hard and are rewarded in the end. Many feel they are prepared to enter some sort of job or pursue a way to become active professionals in their field. In many ways, RISD is like boot camp for art, but it’s also an amazing opportunity for students to make the work that they want, while learning about themselves and their surroundings in the process. Once students let go of any ideas of what college is supposed to be, they will realize that RISD is not only a completely unique and exhilarating experience, but also provides a degree that holds a lot of weight in the professional world and skills that will serve students for their entire lives. Ask any RISD student, and they will say that as much as they complain, they would never go anywhere else.

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Parking at Rhode Island School of Design

ripmckirdie

Sculpture '14

2.3

C

Metered Parking Awful

The majority of the parking is metered and you can't leave your car overnight.

May 03, 2012

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Majors at Rhode Island School of Design

carmenrisd2013

Chemistry and Chemical Technology '14

2.7

C+

Needs Help

I'm in Apparel Design, and well, I wouldn't come to RISD for fashion... Go to NYC or London.

May 03, 2012

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Campus Housing at Rhode Island School of Design

carmenrisd2013

Chemistry and Chemical Technology '14

5.0

A+

Sophomore Housing

The Sophomores have to live on campus and the lottery is pretty stressful. Charles Landing is usually whats always left last, and although no one wants to live there because its a 12 minute walk from campus, I would say its the nicest dorm. It feels more homey and separated from campus. I got lucky and my apartment was even remodeled. 15 West is the "nicest," its newer but it feels like a hospital. Colonial is so cute, but small apartments.

May 03, 2012

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