<p>Always glad to help!
I'm really happy to see that so many people are interested in Explorations, because it really is a terrific experience.</p>
<p>1) We don't have a lot of Tisch people (I believe this year, we only had one--and he was film). We do however, have an abundance of performers, mostly in Steinhart (lots of musical theater/vocal performance/music ed). So there's lots of singing going on :). I can't say that for every group, but to give some reference, my RA was on the floor 2 years ago and she is a vocal perf. in Steinhart.</p>
<p>2) I don't feel left out at all because you form such a close bond with these people. Of course, you're not best friends with everyone, but you know everyone's names. I know one of my friends in Rubin doesn't know everyone on his floor, and I was flabbergasted. I can't imagine that situation in any Exploration floor. Plus, it is a mix, because there are people from every school (minus social work...I haven't met anyone in that though...).</p>
<p>3) I'm really glad you asked this question. I LOVE GODDARD. I think overall, it's the best dorm, simply for its location. I literally roll out of bed 5 min before class starts, and I still make it. It's amazing. Plus you live on top of Starbucks, which is totally sweet. The rooms are nice (a bit on the small side, but it's really not that big of a deal and there are some pretty big rooms in Goddard). There's A/C, great view if you get an outside window. Overall, fantastic, especially if you're someone who can't wake up early.</p>
<p>4) I must say that we had a bit of a scuffle with the 7th floor Visionaries (we're on the 6th) because they're really loud. We retaliated by leaving a giant cardboard man in their hallway. I know, not much, but it was really fun doing it. Other than that, we get along with the other floors pretty well, especially the music floor, just because theater and music go together. I have really good friends on the Gotham floor too. But sometimes, a little floor rivalry can be fun :).</p>
<p>5) The events are planned by your faculty affiliate and RA and, in our case, our WTE professor too. They definitely listen to suggestions. For example, we thought most of the stuff we went to first semester was too avant-garde, and so they changed pace and took us to see opera and some hip-hop. Pretty sweet.</p>
<p>6) The events happen about once a month, and it's just a show, so a few hours. You are not obligated to go to every single one, but they do strongly encourage that you go to the ones you can. They understand that people have other commitments, but this is also a commitment. Plus, the shows are free (otherwise heavily subsidized), so there's no reason not to go!</p>
<p>7) You don't have to do anything for the Exploration floor itself. However, there is a linked Writing the Essay for the floor to take. They strongly recommend you to take it, but since you're in Tisch, you'll be taking the Tisch one, so you won't have to worry about it.</p>
<p>8) Hmmm...well we definitely discuss the performances during class extensively. I suppose how we act in everyday life is a sort of performance, and we touch on that during the class. But since you're not taking it, we do have a few floor dinners during which we discuss how we're doing so far and blah. I mean, the focus is on the performances, and what it means to you.</p>
<p>9) This is a thinker...the only thing I was a little miffed about was the fact that they didn't take us to Broadway shows or SNL tapings. I know they advertised that, but it definitely didn't happen for us. However, I do find it really cool that they take us to sorta underground stuff. It's the kind of shows that needs an introduction, and this offers it.</p>
<p>10) answered already</p>
<p>11) You can choose another upperclassmen Exploration, or you can make your own.</p>
<p>I hope this helps, and keep the questions coming if you've got more!</p>