Wednesday, July 11, 2007

The Countdown

The 100+ days have now dwindled to mere a mere fourteen as another summer comes to a close. The countdown began mid-April, when a pert envelope arrived at my doorstep boldly stamped "AdCenter."

Also known as Mass Communications branch of VCU's graduate program in Richmond, Ad Center provides 60 weeks of intensive, real-world education for future advertising professionals (http://adcenter.vcu.edu). Incidentally, it was rated #1 ad school in
Creative Magazine, and also the only program that I had applied for--completion of the application cost worthwhile 4 months of forsaking all but 3 hours of sleep each day.

In exchange for going broke, I will:
  • have an irresistible portfolio
  • be better educated to succeed in the competitive world of advertising
  • have extensive industry contacts
  • have had the guidance of amazing instructors
  • have befriended equally talented and passionate classmates
  • have known why sleep-deprivation is an effective method of torture