<p>I find the whole program demanding - studio probably moreso than classes but in a different way. It's hard to split focus and aside from actual studio classes, acting majors need hours of rehearsal outside class for class, and if you are cast in a show the additional hours of rehearsal for that and homework for that and basically a third way to split your focus. The most demanding/hardest thing I find is that you literally have no spare time, maybe one hour a day, in which you're like, eating dinner or showering or something. And personally it takes me a long time to, say, write an essay. But I love that we get both and without one I wouldn't be as happy and stimulated. So it's tough and demanding but worth it. And some people can handle more than me and don't find it tough at all, some people even graduate early or double major whilst doing shows, studios, etc, so it depends on the individual.</p>
<p>Jenny (hi!)....glad you chimed in as a current student. You said what my perceptions are as well....that what is tough and demanding it the whole kit and kaboodle, not the academics per se. There is very little free time. Some fit in more stuff than others, and so that is individual. It is doable. And like you, many do like having these various facets of the entire program and would not give up any piece. Still, a BFA and the schedule and demands involved is clearly NOT for all people. Some don't realize what they are getting into. Some realize once in college that this kind of program is not for them. It is not like regular college. But others thrive on this kind of life! Clearly you are one of the latter! :D</p>