Idyllwild Arts Academy - Review #5
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About the Author: | |
| Years Attended Boarding School: | 2013-2017 |
| Sports and Activities: | We spend all afternoon, every afternoon, in arts classes. I was part of those in my major (visual arts) for 4 years, as well as being a Prefect and part of student government. |
| College Enrolled: | Tufts University |
| Home Town, State: | Idyllwild, CA |
Reflections and Advice:
1.) What do you think makes your school unique relative to other boarding schools?
The close student/teacher relationships
Natural environment to hike and live in
Arts focus
2.) What was the best thing that happened to you in boarding school?
I grew so much as an artist and as a person. I learned how to navigate the art world, I took experiences from my classes, and had the best possible high school experience socially. It was hard, but so so worth it.
3.) What might you have done differently during your boarding school experience?
Put yourself out there!! Being a part of the IAA community is what makes the long hours worth it.
4.) What did you like most about your school?
The loving, wacky, bizarre, loud, wonderful community of students and teachers.
5.) Do you have any final words of wisdom for visiting or incoming students to your school?
Hiking to the point is the best place on the mountain to watch the sunset.
Academics:
1.) Describe the academics at your school - what did you like most about it?
The close relationship between teachers and students was so valuable to me. Being in small classes and on a first name basis with the teacher really facilitated deep discussions and interesting projects. The workload, especially for Honors classes, was definitely challenging, but provided a lot of growth for me.
Art, Music, and Theatre:
1.) Describe the arts program at your school - what did you like most about it?
Our whole school revolves around the arts. Every student spends up to 9 hours a day on their particular art form, putting on professional-grade productions and curating gallery shows. The artists here grow so much on their time through the intense focus and classes in Visual Arts, Dance, Music, Theater, Creative Writing, and Fashion.
Social and Town Life:
1.) Describe the school's town and surrounding area.
I have lived in Idyllwild my whole life, and it is like no other place. It is very quirky, very small, and very beautiful.
2.) Describe the social life at your school - what did you like most about it?
The community is very tight-knit and very supportive. Everyone goes to each other's shows and spends so much time together, it would be very hard to feel isolated. I am grateful to have become close with so many artists from all over the world, and I love the people there dearly.
Read more details about Idyllwild Arts Academy on their 2021-22 profile page.
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