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I'm a current student and about to complete my "fr...

I'm a current student and about to complete my "freshman" year. I only quote that because it's an accelerated course and each year is 8 intense months. This is not a bad thing because you graduate faster, but it's definitely intense.
I have previous experience in some of the main programs that we learn in the Computer Animation program and I decided to attend because I want the degree, but more importantly, I wanted the formal education in these programs as opposed to how I've been self- taught thus far in these programs.
I feel that I've made the right choice so far as I've learned some industry specifics that I didn't know before and it was a transition for me to stop what I was previously doing and re-learn in a new way, but my work has definitely shown improvement so far.
The staff is friendly when I call and even though the person I'm looking to reach is usually not available at the time, they're always quick to reply, either the same day or at most the next day.
Most of my instructors so far have been very helpful in replies. These communications are mainly done through email and I really don't understand why they don't just use the FSO platform messaging?
We have access to google hangouts and I'm there constantly, especially when I need help with an assignment. The lab instructors are EXTREMELY helpful as well as other students that have more experience that tend to help as well, ( me being one of them here and there based on my knowledge of Maya) I may not know everything, but I like to help when I can and that's one of the great things about the hangouts, when there's no lab assistant, there are other students who help each other out which makes for a great community.
I'm actually enjoying my education so much that I'm actually moving down to Florida to switch to attending on campus soon.
The only reason I didn't give Full Sail 5 starts is because it IS expensive. If it weren't for that, I would have given it 5 starts.
Be warned however, when they tell you it's a full time school, they mean it. I put in 40 hours a week easily doing my classwork, reading and watching provided materials and doing research when applicable. You need to put in the work and time to get good results. This is NOT a weekend warrior school.

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