I went to IU and Bloomington is such an amazing town. Yes, it’s a small city, but filled with amazing, intelligent people. I studied in the Fine Arts program, and I don’t specifically remember a concentration in illustration, but there are definitely painting and graphic design programs, both of which would be useful to you, especially if you’re just trying out art initially. My understanding is that the music school has a very close community. You haven’t really talked about money. The cost of living in NYC is pretty starkly different from Bloomington, so it seems like that would be a consideration. It might also get you some independence from your mom who is putting unreasonable demands on you, as you are an adult person and should decide your own vaccination status.
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