Question for current UAL students, internationals, and graduates

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What’s the curriculum like? Is it structured or more open? Do you feel like you have creative freedom to explore personal ideas?

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How intense is the workload? Is it manageable, or does it feel overwhelming?

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What are the studios and facilities like? Do you get access to equipment (sewing machines, dye labs, etc.) outside of class? Do you feel supported in terms of resources?

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What’s the community like-collaborative or competitive? Have you had the chance to collaborate with students in other departments like music, theatre, or fine arts?

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How well does UAL prepare you for post-grad life? Do they support internships or industry connections? How do students usually go about finding work or building portfolios during the program?

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If you’re an international student, how was adjusting to London? Is it hard to find internships or jobs as a non-UK citizen?

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Do you feel like you’ve had enough time to actually enjoy London outside of school? I love going to punk/goth shows, thrift shopping, and visiting museums-does London have a scene for that kind of lifestyle?

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If you’re at CSM, do you think it’s a good fit for someone who wants to do performance-based fashion, or is that something LCF or Wimbledon might be stronger in?

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Have you or someone you know done a study abroad semester in NYC or at Parsons? Did it actually feel useful or career-boosting, or more like a short taste?

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Looking back, would you choose UAL again over studying in the US?