<p>^ I didn’t feel that way, either, but just thought I’d report what some others have felt for balance. I guess I could have just said, “some people don’t like it,” but I’m usually in a hurry when I write here these days and don’t have time for much editing … </p>
<p>As for Hoosiermom’s comments, I was speaking more in terms of the day-to-day, but, yeah … A lot of NCSA students move off-campus third year and the cost of living in Winston-Salem is considerably less expensive than in Boston or New York. A lot of them also have cars which is common in the Southeast although that doesn’t seem to be absolutely necessary. Ask about it, though … I don’t know which part of New York State Nickeatworld lives in, but there is an airport in nearby Greensboro (approx 20 miles) where there are a number of daily straight-shot flights from NYC. There are also a couple of Amtrak stations in town.</p>
<p>But, again … Your “culture” will be your department in any intensive BFA and the attractions of the surrounding city become somewhat superfluous after you get acclimated no matter where you go. This I know. Just make sure you think you like the kids at any school you’re considering!</p>