<p>My daughter is a senior in graphic design and came home her first two summers - no classes, no co-op. Her third summer (after her middler year) she started co-op in Summer 2 and Fall. (Art students start co-op later than most since they have to take more classes to get training before they go to work for pay.) She got paid $13/hour on her first co-op. the she went to class in spring and will have summer 1 off again this year, then do her second co-op Summer 2 and Fall at $15/hr. Then she finishes up in Spring 2015 and graduates. 5 years, 4 years of tuition, two summers completely off, and two summers with Summer 1 off, Summer 2 on co-op. She made enough to pay for her room and board during co-op so it was a wash for us, and her personal growth and interviewing experience was amazing. She is now very comfortable in the job seeking environment and has a wonderful portfolio with two real job s under her belt – there is no other way to get this experience.</p>
<p>My son will probably start this fall in D’Amore McKim honors if we can afford it. We’re from VA and he’s still waiting on William & Mary.</p>