RISD Class of 2013?

Alia
Thu, 14 May 2009 18:12:52 +0000

Our experiences with RISD differ, Blade. I don’t read the school’s marketing, and I don’t think I’ve yet met an administrator – unless you count the financial aid folks. We’re nowhere near wealthy (understatement of the year), and I haven’t met those snotty kids of whom you speak – although I always hear rumors about a few uber-rich or famous kids there and at Brown. There’s another side to the RISD story. My kid’s had great financial support from RISD each year and won some private scholarships, too. But she chose to go to RISD not just for the stellar teachers, but also for the community, and that hasn’t let her down. For us, RISD was worth the sacrifices she (and we) made for her to go there. She’s grown tremendously as an artist and as a person. Sorry you’ve had a less happy and fruitful experience.