Rhode Island School of Design Reviews

The guys at RISD are horrible....

The guys at RISD are horrible. First of all, there aren’t a lot of guys to start with. I find a lot of girls at RISD turning to guys from nearby colleges.

Providence is very much a college...

Providence is very much a college city with Providence College, Johnson and Wales, RISD, Brown University, and Rhode Island College. The people here are mostly students or older adults. Stay away from downtown Providence past 10 p.m.—it can be dangerous.

I think campus is very diverse,...

I think campus is very diverse, but I also feel like it’s becoming less diverse because there’s an overflowing amount of Korean students on campus. I think the school can work harder in terms of trying to get more people from various countries besides people from Korea. (No offense against Koreans, though. I have a lot of Korean friends!)

Honestly, I think there’s a lot of...

Honestly, I think there’s a lot of beautiful guys and girls on campus, and I think they’re equally hot. There are probably more beautiful girls on campus than guys just because of the ratio. Unfortunately, there are practically no guys in the textiles department. If girls need to find guys, I would recommend going to Brown. I have a lot of guy friends on campus, but I see them more as good friends and not people to date.

RISD needs more cute straight guys.

It’s been a good one. There have...

It’s been a good one. There have been downsides, things I didn’t enjoy, but nothing I think I could have necessarily avoided by going anywhere else (all the dorms I’ve seen are equally crappy).

I love it here. There are...

I love it here. There are problems, but there are problems everywhere. My class is amazing!

I love RISD, and I can’t imagine...

I love RISD, and I can’t imagine being in another school. Everyone is so nice and friendly. You can talk to random people out of your major and feel perfectly comfortable talking to them. I was amazed at how much talent people have and how much you can learn from each other. It’s very inspiring to be around a group of talented people; you get new ideas from your peers. I have also branched out a lot and have many friends from other departments. I find it comforting to hang out with people from ID or Illustration or FAV or Architecture because they give you another perspective of how art can be done and how their departments function. I also gained a great experience involving myself with extracurricular activities. It trained me to think beyond RISD and outside of RISD, as well. Also, I learned a lot of leadership skills being involved with various activities.

I think I’m meant to be here....

I think I’m meant to be here. Despite a couple of minor drawbacks, this school has helped me hone my technical knowledge and fine art capabilities. A number of teachers have been refreshingly inspirational. It is an intense place, and I don’t recommend attending unless you bring that same level of intensity to the table.

Generally, I love my school, but I...

Generally, I love my school, but I miss home.

I’d be better off if I were a...

I’d be better off if I were a lesbian.

The academics at RISD are great,...

The academics at RISD are great, challenging, and demanding. I’ve learned a lot. The teachers and student body are very helpful and helped me to grow as a person and in my ideas and work. The location is great for a balance of fun and work. I definitely got what I was looking for and what I’ve expected about RISD.

Punishments by Residence Life is...

Punishments by Residence Life is not harsh at all.

Public Safety is very strict...

Public Safety is very strict compared to other schools. They feel they need to catch kids up to no good. But how Public Safety deals with the consequences and punishments can be questioned because it is impractical.

In general, both guys and girls...

In general, both guys and girls have a charm and are unique.

The RISD community is not that...

The RISD community is not that diverse in terms of ethnicity. But, in general, the students all come from different backgrounds, so that adds on to the diversity. Also, the students are open-minded.

Compared to other colleges, RISD...

Compared to other colleges, RISD has good housing, even for freshmen. To RISD students, the Quad seems horrible, but just for one year. After freshman year, the housing on campus is almost luxurious.

There is a variety in the food...

There is a variety in the food they serve. The cafeterias sometimes have specific food for specific days, such as Mardi Gras.

There are a lot of students who...

There are a lot of students who are vegetarian or vegan, so the dining services can do more to accommodate those people.

The Portfolio is much better than...

The Portfolio is much better than the Met, although smaller. I really feel I’m getting what I paid for. The Met, however, is also nice because of all the options.

Providence is a cute New England...

Providence is a cute New England city, where there is a great balance between tradition and modernity.

The liberal arts improved so much...

The liberal arts improved so much with new faculty and more courses to choose from.

Providence is nice for being at...

Providence is nice for being at college. There’s some stuff to do, but not too much to get distracted. I thought I’d have more time to go to NY and Boston, though.

The atmosphere is okay, I guess. I...

The atmosphere is okay, I guess. I don’t really think there is one distinct atmosphere for the entire city. There are bad areas; ones to stay away from, but nothing close enough for a RISD student to really wander into.

The atmosphere is a college little...

The atmosphere is a college little city. Downtown and certain areas can be scary late at night, if alone. But I’m comfortable.