After much consideration, my daughter decided today on Otterbein’s BFA acting program!! I guess I’m officially an Ottermom! It has been a long, exhausting year as you all know. We are thrilled for her, they really rolled out the red carpet during her visit and made her feel so special. It’s a bit further from home that we wanted, and we have to convince the grandparents (who don’t know the first thing about BFA and have never heard of Otterbein) that this is an excellent choice for her. Any travel advice from NYC would be helpful and appreciated! Plus any advice for incoming BFA freshman.
My S is accepted into Acting BFA as well. We are all the way from San Francisco! Loved everything about it when we visited! He is still deciding between Otterbein and 2 other schools. Congrats!
Let us know when he decides @frontrowmama !! I was honestly blown away by the kindness both from teachers and students. No other school has gone so far out of their way to welcome my daughter. Best of luck with choosing!
Congratulations Ottermoms!! Son will be graduating this Sunday, BFA Acting. The kindness and support of the faculty and students has been so important to my son, but probably as much or more to me as a mom :). Otterbein is truly a special place. I hope your children enjoy it as much as my son.
Congratulations!!! I think my daughter (junior BFA acting) may have met your daughter on her recent visit. We’re from NYC, but I don’t have any particular tips about travel. Sometimes I fly, sometimes I drive (I’m driving up on Friday to move her out for the summer). My daughter always flies (nonstop). If your experience is anything like ours, you’ll find that warmth and kindness are hallmarks of the program – and the school at large. We couldn’t be happier with the program. Welcome!
She met so many lovely and wonderful BFA students, I’m sure she met your daughter @StringPop! Does your daughter fly out of JFK or LGA? We took Delta from LGA which was not a fun experience, so just trying to gauge the best airline and terminal. The experience on the other end, however, was extremely pleasant. Columbus such a nice airport, and the drive to school so easy. I’m so happy to hear your daughter has been loving Otterbein, we’ve only heard good things!
Oh, seems she ends up about half and half JFK and LGA (prefer JFK), sometimes Delta, sometimes AA, and occasionally Southwest. All price driven.
Congrats!! My daughter is a rising Sophomore Acting Major at Otterbein! Welcome to the family!!