It's a pretty great school. There aren't many students so the community is pretty close. The teachers are always willing to help and give great advice.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
There are probably better schools for photography but everything else is very helpful. Come here expecting to have to manage your time wisely. We always have new projects to work on and they can pile up pretty quickly if you don't get them done in a timely manner.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
This school isn't too hard and if you find the curriculum difficult, there are always teachers willing to help and there's a program that will help you with your papers.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
It's pretty quiet in our apartments. You don't have to worry too much about crazy people keeping you up at night unless it's the weekend (and the crazies aren't even from PNCA.) The apartments are pretty big and you get to choose your own roommates.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
There isn't a food program, but there are cheap places within walking distance from PNCA. Sometimes the school offers free lunch, but that doesn't happen too often.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
If you have a car, the options are a lot more vast. If you don't, the train is pretty convenient. There aren't a lot of things to do here in Portland, so be prepared for a lot of quiet days where there's not much to do.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
We can use as much of the art supplies, within reason, that the school has as long as we're students here.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Our school does not have a single staight wall...it's a pain when you're doing your perspective drawings.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Mellow, strange, smart, hardworking, creative, and even people who don't think they're very good at much. The teachers and students will encourage you and guide you so don't be afraid!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Plenty of clubs!
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Portland is pretty safe in general. The school has shuttle buses that take you from campus to college housing throughout the day.
It's a pretty great school. There aren't many students so the community is pretty close. The teachers are always willing to help and give great advice.
There are probably better schools for photography but everything else is very helpful. Come here expecting to have to manage your time wisely. We always have new projects to work on and they can pile up pretty quickly if you don't get them done in a timely manner.
This school isn't too hard and if you find the curriculum difficult, there are always teachers willing to help and there's a program that will help you with your papers.
It's pretty quiet in our apartments. You don't have to worry too much about crazy people keeping you up at night unless it's the weekend (and the crazies aren't even from PNCA.) The apartments are pretty big and you get to choose your own roommates.
There isn't a food program, but there are cheap places within walking distance from PNCA. Sometimes the school offers free lunch, but that doesn't happen too often.
If you have a car, the options are a lot more vast. If you don't, the train is pretty convenient. There aren't a lot of things to do here in Portland, so be prepared for a lot of quiet days where there's not much to do.
We can use as much of the art supplies, within reason, that the school has as long as we're students here.
Our school does not have a single staight wall...it's a pain when you're doing your perspective drawings.
Mellow, strange, smart, hardworking, creative, and even people who don't think they're very good at much. The teachers and students will encourage you and guide you so don't be afraid!
Plenty of clubs!
Portland is pretty safe in general. The school has shuttle buses that take you from campus to college housing throughout the day.