<p>Thanks mybroadwaybaby we’re on the same page. I’m practicing my not caring. How am I doing so far? :-)</p>
<p>I attended a college info session recently where it was pointed out that if you attend this particular college and are in a major like theatre, you’ll never have to take math again. The audience erupted into applause. I on the other hand wanted to cry. But I suppose the end to certain things always comes whether it happens after high school or in college or beyond. I can’t remember the last time I used any calculus and even more honestly, I can’t even remember what calculus is. </p>
<p>My daughter is looking to “have it all” too but I think is trying to define that as having as broad a college experience (academic and otherwise) as possible while majoring in what she loves and the idea of doing that a more academically prestigious school while important is secondary to the strength of the theatre program to her. We are finding that most schools also offer some sort of an honors track which if compatible with a BFA is a good option too.</p>
<p>I wonder what a list of “have it all” schools under the broad college experience definition would look like. I’d certainly put U Michigan and NYU on the list. Northwestern and probably every BA program as well. I’m sure there are many others including some that were mentioned in the original thread although I don’t specifically know about their programs. I have the impression that just because a BFA program is housed within a broader university doesn’t always mean that the student easily has access or naturally feels a connection to the broader college scene. It seems to depend.</p>