Part 1 was here.

So why go to grad school?

It's all about the training and the people you meet.

Really. That's it.

That simple.

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A few parting thoughts:
Grad school, to me, is about carving out three years where you get space and time to explore, take risks and grow your craft. Go where the mentors and program most nurtures and fuels the kind of art you want to make. Study with those you feel will most help you hone your craft. Go meet the artists and peers you'll fall in love with and want to work with for the rest of your career. Grad school is not the only way to find those things, but it can be a great way. It also opens the door for many festivals, competitions, conferences, conventions, and countless other opportunities.

Grad school isn't for everyone. But for me, it's helped me find many artist crushes and people I hope to collaborate with for years to come.