<p>I'm thinking about going to NCF, the structure and the class sizes and the liberal arts seem like they'd be really good for me (plus its close to home, is cheaper and is offering me a small scholarship), but I'm really bad at deciding what I want to do for a major. Part of me wants to go into film, so I think going to film school at FSU or UCF might be a good bet. I applied for both of those film schools and will find out in March. But then theres the problem that I might not like film or the big colleges very much. So I was wondering if I came to New College would I be able to do film enough through independent study and art/english courses to get into a good grad program or do internships to learn film? I know its not impossible, and it may be good to have lots of other majors I like if I decide to change my mind again. What does anyone think?</p>
<p>New College is very flexible about self-designed majors, and will support your choice even if you have to take a semester or year at another school to get specific courses of interest to you.</p>
<p>I graduated from NCF in 2008. During my four years there, I came across many people in your situation, who thought that New College’s flexibility would afford them the opportunity to study <insert alternative=“” area=“” of=“” study=“” here=“”>. Almost all of them were disappointed, especially those who had intended to do some sort of fine art. In fact, I met at least one person who wanted to do film and found that New College’s resources were inadequate. </insert></p>
<p>New College is a fantastic intellectual environment that will prepare you for graduate school just as well as Oberlin, Reed, Wesleyan, etc. I’m currently a graduate student at Cornell, and I know plenty of other alumni at prestigious universities. However, NCF is significantly lacking in the fine arts, and this is unlikely to change anytime soon. </p>
<p>If you’re absolutely certain that you want to do film, you’re better off going to UCF or FSU. But beware: this would be at the expense of getting an elite academic education for a bargain price.</p>
<p>That said, I highly doubt that New College’s meager fine arts offerings would prevent you from getting into a great graduate program. Like the previous post suggested, it may take some legwork on your part in terms of getting extra credits. Nearby Ringling College has wonderful offerings.</p>