<p>Paying3tuitions,
Thanks so much for telling your son’s story. We will want to hear more about your son’s film work as the future unfolds!</p>
<p>I will share this with our DS on the way to LMU Preview day this morning. It’s helpful to read first-hand accounts and nice to hear about the loyalty and camaraderie at Dodge. Most days I feel Dodge (very affordable after merit/no debt!) is the obvious ‘best’ choice for DS and he continues to favor it, as well. </p>
<p>He has not let go of LMU (just manageable out of pocket), however; today will probably help him settle that one way or another. Son found something intangibly wonderful in the animation department. It’s a very welcoming, creative atmosphere. He can see himself thriving there. </p>
<p>Then there is USC (lousy aid and would require loans). My sane self says that we’d be crazy to take it on, especially since DS loves his more affordable choices. But, hey, it IS the School of Cinematic Arts! (Me, wondering to myself: “Could it make the difference in landing that first job? Or not. Is it worth the debt? Or not? Would we be crazy to let son pass on the opportunities that USC might offer? Or not. Does anyone say ‘No’ to USC? Only idiots? Heck, pursuing animation/digital arts is his dream. But would he be better off going the more traditional route at UC San Diego and going to work at Google? Should H and I counsel him more strongly about the risks?”)</p>
<p>Sigh. <em>Ambivalence</em> + morning coffee = excessive CC blathering, LOL.
Anyway, thank you all for sharing your stories. I love CC. :)</p>