Ganz
Iโve seen it too many times. Someone with big dreams walks into a school, full of hope, ready to learn everything they need to build a future in the arts. But what they get isnโt an education, itโs discouragement.
Poor instruction, outdated teaching methods, and a lack of real support crush their confidence. Some even walk away from their dreams entirely, convinced theyโre not good enough, when the truth is, the system failed them.
Hereโs the hard truth: not every school is built with your success in mind. Some schools care deeply about their students, but others? Theyโre more focused on getting tuition paid than on creating the kind of environment where students can truly thrive.
If youโre thinking about going to school, you need to ask yourself:
๐๐ผ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฐ๐ต๐ผ๐ผ๐น ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ถ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฏ๐ ๐ถ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐โ ๐๐๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐๐?
- Do they openly share how many graduates are working in their chosen field?
- Do they make your career success a priority?
๐๐ผ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฐ๐ต๐ผ๐ผ๐น ๐ต๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฝ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐?
- Can you reach out to instructors when youโre stuck?
- Do they help you navigate the challenges of learning, or are you left to figure it out alone?
๐๐ผ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฐ๐ต๐ผ๐ผ๐น ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐น๐ฑ?
- Are they teaching skills that align with industry standards, or are they just going through the motions?
The difference between a school that sets you up for success and one that leaves you feeling lost is clear if you know what to look for.
๐ฏ Hereโs what good education looks like:
- A school that invests in its students with mentorship, feedback, and real-world preparation.
- A school that measures itself by your outcomes, not just by enrollment numbers.
- A school that doesnโt just teach, it equips.
It breaks my heart to see people give up on their creative dreams because of a system that didnโt care enough to nurture their talent. The right education can change everything. But it starts with asking the hard questions.
Have you ever felt let down by a school or program? What would you change if you could?