risd is a challenging school that will help you to look at art in new and interesting ways. the professors are amazing and always willing to help. the diverse cultural and artistic styles help to stir creativity.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
draw, draw, draw!! admission is mostly about your artistic talent and abilities. keep your grades up and write interesting essays. they are looking at your artwork and grades mostly, so concentrate on them during junior and senior year!
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
the academic classes, as well as the art classes, are extremely challenging. professors are always willing to help, but you need to put in the work as well.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
dorms are great! providence is a wonderful city and easy to walk. the dorms are clean and close to all risd buildings. some dorms are old, historical houses. they are amazing to live in since the whole area surrounding risd is very historic with interesting, beautiful architecture. another building, 15 west, is a giant old bank in the middle of the city, but still close to classrooms. there are restaurants and activities nearby, including a library in the bank building.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
the food is amazing with great options, especially vegetarian. they stress locally grown, fresh produce so everything tastes great. also, you can use your dining card in some restaurants off campus, which is also great. or, you can go to one of the many restaurants in the area.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
anything in providence....walk to thayer st, walk downtown, go to waterfire, go to an art show, a movie, a club, dinner. there is always something fun to do.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
make the most of your professors.....go to their readings and shows. they have much insight and knowledge to offer.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
risd beach is a great place to sit and relax!
Which types of students will excel at your college?
artists, creative, architectural
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
any you can think of, except sports really. there is a biking club and a couple sports teams, but it is not a huge part of campus life.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
none
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
campus safety is always driving around, and as it is a compact campus, they can be there quickly if you need help. there are blue lights around campus that have alarms attached to them if you have a problem and you can call campus security for a ride back to your dorm late at night.
risd is a challenging school that will help you to look at art in new and interesting ways. the professors are amazing and always willing to help. the diverse cultural and artistic styles help to stir creativity.
draw, draw, draw!! admission is mostly about your artistic talent and abilities. keep your grades up and write interesting essays. they are looking at your artwork and grades mostly, so concentrate on them during junior and senior year!
the academic classes, as well as the art classes, are extremely challenging. professors are always willing to help, but you need to put in the work as well.
dorms are great! providence is a wonderful city and easy to walk. the dorms are clean and close to all risd buildings. some dorms are old, historical houses. they are amazing to live in since the whole area surrounding risd is very historic with interesting, beautiful architecture. another building, 15 west, is a giant old bank in the middle of the city, but still close to classrooms. there are restaurants and activities nearby, including a library in the bank building.
the food is amazing with great options, especially vegetarian. they stress locally grown, fresh produce so everything tastes great. also, you can use your dining card in some restaurants off campus, which is also great. or, you can go to one of the many restaurants in the area.
anything in providence....walk to thayer st, walk downtown, go to waterfire, go to an art show, a movie, a club, dinner. there is always something fun to do.
make the most of your professors.....go to their readings and shows. they have much insight and knowledge to offer.
risd beach is a great place to sit and relax!
artists, creative, architectural
any you can think of, except sports really. there is a biking club and a couple sports teams, but it is not a huge part of campus life.
none
campus safety is always driving around, and as it is a compact campus, they can be there quickly if you need help. there are blue lights around campus that have alarms attached to them if you have a problem and you can call campus security for a ride back to your dorm late at night.