Two Big Questions to Ask When Choosing an Interior Design School
By Dawn Westdawn.west@interiordesignschoolreview.com
You love design -- looking, imagining, bringing things together -- it's who you are. But now you need a degree to turn your talent into a career. That's where interior design school comes in. You'll gain expertise and log the hours you need to earn a license. What's more, you'll establish connections to working designers, discover your areas of interest, and start building your portfolio. But before you can do all that, you have to choose a school. So how do you choose the best interior design school for you? Here are two questions that will help you decide.
Is the Price Right for Me?
Going back to school can be expensive, and even if your career skyrockets after graduation, saddling yourself with outrageous loans can make things tough. The right interior design school can do a lot to make earning your degree affordable. Do the interior design schools you're considering offer financial aid or scholarships? Do they allow you to take classes part-time or online so that you can continue working? The answer makes a big difference.Who and What Will This School Connect Me To?
The best interior design school for you is one that helps you make great connections to your future -- both in terms of mentors, colleagues, clients, and expertise. Consider each school's location. If you hope to work in, say, Dallas, choosing a school in Dallas makes sense since you'll forge connections to the design community there. If you want to work in residential design, choosing an interior design school with outstanding residential design faculty and alumni will make it easier for you to break into the field.There are many excellent interior design schools. Choosing can be tough, but if you start with these two questions, the best interior design school for you will be one step closer.
About the Author
Dawn West is an avid gardener and freelance writer. When she’s not gardening, her previous experience includes working for the Community Development Venture Capital Alliance, a not-for-profit in New York City, developing programming for a business news radio station in Boston and serving as the director for several educational programs for at-risk youth. Dawn holds a B.A. in English from Harvard University, but was also educated in the yard by her green-thumbed father.
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