AMDA is a great school for performers of all types; acting, musical theater, or dancing. It's a small school and classes are small sized which is all the better for you due to many performance activities. AMDA students care about one another and the teachers give you great feedback and help.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Don't be afraid of criticism.
Stay focused, Hollywood is an adventurous place.
Be you, don't try to be anyone else.
Never let anyone bring you down.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Students must attend class everyday , someone who has 5 absences will be dropped from the class. You are always rehearsing or studying throughout the week. If you are looking to fly by this school easily, look somewhere else because at AMDA you are required to give 110% in everything you do.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
I have lucked out with my dorm. I live in the Franklin Apartments with 3 other girls. We have a kitchen with a stove and dishwasher, and air conditioning. Dorming can be a scary thing considering you are living with a bunch of strangers. Be friendly and never use your other roommates stuff without asking and getting permission. This is the most cause problem in the dorming life.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
AMDA, has a wonderful place called the AMDA cafe, each day they have a specific food bar. My favorite day of the week is Friday- which is TOSTADA DAY! The cafe serves breakfast lunch and dinner, they have delicious smoothies( Green Machine is the best) and coffee beverages, they have sandwiches salads and burgers , etc. All of the AMDA food items are fairly healthy my favorite on the menu is the chicken panini!
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Fun is everywhere! You live in Hollywood! If you are of age there are plenty of night clubs around, although make sure you are always with someone and stay safe! On weekend you can walk down to Hollywood Blvd, have lunch go shopping and be a tourist! Take a hike to the famous Hollywood sign, or take the metro to the famous Grove! It is a lovely outdoor mall! Eating around here is phenomenal. If you love food you'll love Hollywood!
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
AMDA, is a pretty expensive school, as long as you stay on top of your scholarships and financial papers anything is possible. There is also work available on campus.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
AMDA cafe is usually where everyone hangs out it's a very calm and cool place to study or have a coffee date!
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Actors, dancers, singers
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Student Liaison Committee is like a student associated body committee or a student council so to speak. I have been a member since my first semester and I love it, you get to be o a different level of relationship with your teachers and staff and you are always helping with the concerns or matters of the school. We get work experiences and we're always looking for opportunities to help people and do volunteer work.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Hollywood can be a bit scary, especially during the day there is security at all entrances of the campuses and apartments/dorms.If you have a late night class and it is dark you are always directed to ask a security guard to walk you home. This way you are kept safe. AMDA is very high on security.
AMDA is a great school for performers of all types; acting, musical theater, or dancing. It's a small school and classes are small sized which is all the better for you due to many performance activities. AMDA students care about one another and the teachers give you great feedback and help.
Don't be afraid of criticism. Stay focused, Hollywood is an adventurous place. Be you, don't try to be anyone else. Never let anyone bring you down.
Students must attend class everyday , someone who has 5 absences will be dropped from the class. You are always rehearsing or studying throughout the week. If you are looking to fly by this school easily, look somewhere else because at AMDA you are required to give 110% in everything you do.
I have lucked out with my dorm. I live in the Franklin Apartments with 3 other girls. We have a kitchen with a stove and dishwasher, and air conditioning. Dorming can be a scary thing considering you are living with a bunch of strangers. Be friendly and never use your other roommates stuff without asking and getting permission. This is the most cause problem in the dorming life.
AMDA, has a wonderful place called the AMDA cafe, each day they have a specific food bar. My favorite day of the week is Friday- which is TOSTADA DAY! The cafe serves breakfast lunch and dinner, they have delicious smoothies( Green Machine is the best) and coffee beverages, they have sandwiches salads and burgers , etc. All of the AMDA food items are fairly healthy my favorite on the menu is the chicken panini!
Fun is everywhere! You live in Hollywood! If you are of age there are plenty of night clubs around, although make sure you are always with someone and stay safe! On weekend you can walk down to Hollywood Blvd, have lunch go shopping and be a tourist! Take a hike to the famous Hollywood sign, or take the metro to the famous Grove! It is a lovely outdoor mall! Eating around here is phenomenal. If you love food you'll love Hollywood!
AMDA, is a pretty expensive school, as long as you stay on top of your scholarships and financial papers anything is possible. There is also work available on campus.
AMDA cafe is usually where everyone hangs out it's a very calm and cool place to study or have a coffee date!
Actors, dancers, singers
Student Liaison Committee is like a student associated body committee or a student council so to speak. I have been a member since my first semester and I love it, you get to be o a different level of relationship with your teachers and staff and you are always helping with the concerns or matters of the school. We get work experiences and we're always looking for opportunities to help people and do volunteer work.
Hollywood can be a bit scary, especially during the day there is security at all entrances of the campuses and apartments/dorms.If you have a late night class and it is dark you are always directed to ask a security guard to walk you home. This way you are kept safe. AMDA is very high on security.