Chapman University or Ex'Pression College for animation?

College Majors Visual Arts and Film Majors
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<p>So I'm basically caught between the two colleges;</p>

<p>I like Chapman because it's in socal, near disneyland (so I can do the disney college program), has student gov and sororities. I hear it's rising in the industry so thats a bigger plus.</p>

<p>I like Ex'pression because it's really close to Pixar (where I wish to work after college) so I can possibly do the Pixar internship and learn about animation in 2.5 years.</p>

<p>Now, the things that turn me off about the two --</p>

<p>Chapman, it is in a very VERY quiet town. I visited randomly on a Thursday (yeah, basically empty around that time) and I wasn't completely blown away. I'm considering going to an Open House around Spring Break. I couldn't exactly see myself there. Also, I'm not completely sure about their ties with the industry (specifically Pixar, Disney, Nick and Cartoon Network). I also hear their classes tend to be waitlisted.</p>

<p>Ex'pression really blew me away because I didn't expect much from it. After open house, I actually saw myself attending the college (something I never felt before). However, I heard that even though it's accredited, it's a great possibility that if I'm unsuccessful after graduating, I'd have to go back to community college and everything to go to another college. Also, the classes are like at midnight and they have a difficult class schedule. I'm also hesitant about this college because it's an accelerated program, but I still want the college life as well, you know (and somewhere not living with parents-y).</p>

<p>So far I've gotten accepted into Ex'pression (my admission counselor and enrollment coach loved me I think. Made a quick bond with both of them :3) and I'm currently waiting for Chapman. I know it's not good to get your hopes up or anything but I have a feeling I have an okay chance to get into that college.</p>

<p>Opinions? Anyone have reviews on either colleges' animation program? Anything would greatly help :)</p>

<p>P.S. I also applied to USC's SCA but I know that's a longshot so I'm not tripping anymore. I know CalArts would have been perfect but I missed their deadline; thinking about applying to their master's program though.</p>

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<p>If you truly want to see the whole picture of Chapman University, you must schedule a campus tour with them along with the tour of the Dodge College. This is their link to obtain that information. [Chapman</a> University - Admission - Visit Chapman - Tours and Information Sessions](<a href=“http://www.chapman.edu/admission/visit/tours.asp]Chapman”>http://www.chapman.edu/admission/visit/tours.asp)</p>

<p>Chapman also has the big Millennial Studios project on their agenda. If you want the best of the best in film school. This is the place to be! Here is the link to help you see that whole picture. It is in pdf. <a href=“http://ftv.chapman.edu/images/uploads/general/InProductionWinter10.pdf[/url]”>http://ftv.chapman.edu/images/uploads/general/InProductionWinter10.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>If you are into Pixar, Dodge College frequently brings in speakers from Pixar as well as the others. If you want connection, they have it. This is the link to Dodge if you would like to learn more. Good luck! [Dodge</a> College of Film and Media Arts](<a href=“http://ftv.chapman.edu/]Dodge”>http://ftv.chapman.edu/)</p>

<p>Hope this helps.</p>