3/30 Student Lecture

Today's lecture was very different than most of the previous lectures because it was run by upperclassmen who were kind enough to give us some insight into our future at Tyler. Alex Bloom, a GAID major, shared with us "10 Things I Wish I Knew as a Sophomore". I thought this presentation was very informative and would like to share with you some of his tips now:

1. Stay informed/Go out and see things (movies, shows, blogs) - this can only enrich your life

2. Collaborate and Conquer (like the awesome Trojan Horse sculpture project that incorporated other art schools in Philadelphia)

3. Keep art FUN! (do different and creative projects for yourself)

4. Get a bicycle and get out of North Philly (a Schwinn is probably the best type)

5. You Need What?! Go to Craigslist.com for anything odd that you need for a project. Other places include: Xpedx (free paper), Everything Plastic, Jomar, The Book Trader, Taws art supply

6. Buy groceries and cook

7. Get your sleep on (avoid the internet, parties, and a poor work environment)

8. Drink coffee, and buy your own coffee maker to save some serious $$$

9. Go to the library (im talking urban archives); Free Library of Philadelphia

10. Get exercise even if you don't have time - it increases productivity and happiness