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Colleges with Creative Student Bodies

I'm an artistic soul and love being surrounded by other creative individuals. So, does anyone know, which colleges are known to attract more creative/non traditional students?

a year ago

Absolutely, there are plenty of universities known to foster creativity and innovation. Some popular choices often include:

1. Rhode Island School of Design (RISD): Creativity and non-traditional thinking are deeply ingrained in the culture at RISD, which is particularly renowned for its design and fine arts programs.

2. California Institute of the Arts (CalArts): Supported by Walt Disney himself, CalArts is a hub for students looking to study-animation and other artistic disciplines. Its unique learning environment encourages interdisciplinary and experimental approaches to education.

3. Parsons School of Design: Located in New York City, Parsons is a leader in many design disciplines, and its students benefit from access to the vibrant creative culture of the city.

4. Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD): SCAD is known for its comprehensive art programs and creative student body.

5. Oberlin College: Oberlin's strength lies in its liberal arts focus, which encourages original thinking and creativity across all disciplines.

6. University of the Arts in Philadelphia: This university offers programs for visual, performing and design arts. The environment here is buzzing with creativity and innovation.

7. Reed College: Known for its liberal arts and sciences, Reed focuses on intellectual independence, which is likely to attract non-traditional students.

8. Stanford University: While it is known for its STEM programs, Stanford also fosters creativity through its d.school, a design-based program that encourages innovative thinking.

Each college has its own strengths and areas of focus, and the creative community at each one will vary. Nonetheless, these universities offer a wide range of artistic and creative opportunities for students of all disciplines who wish to cultivate their creativity.

a year ago

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