Asking Full Sail Students about their Housing Situation

[@CED.Dweller]

I'm glad that you spoke with more than one generation of student. The fact that a 41-year-old was part of the interviews was clutch.

[@anotherfilmer]

I had a class with an 80+ man and have also had class with someone under 17 LOL! I'm glad you enjoyed the interview boss :) should I do a part 2? or actually tour some apartment complexes near the university?

[@CED.Dweller]

@@anotherfilmer Thanks for replying! I think that an apartment tour video would be wise. Preferably 2-3 apartments, the tour should show both single occupant spots and roommate dwellings. It would give a good perspective to most people of what to expect in apartment environments around the area.

[@videofandude99]

Wow! These are great questions to ask people on campus since it answers a lot of our questions as potential students. You are a great host/interviewer and I hope you do more of these videos. Maybe a costs list of apartments, areas, types of getting to the campus, tips from other students, how to get an apartment with little to no credit score, where to find roommates if either on a website or on the campus with either housing or thru word of mouth, how much does a student need to make with a job to attend school and to pass the classes without extra stress, places to visit around the city of the campus, and how to eat cheap by not breaking the bank account.

[@anotherfilmer]

Thank you so much! I gotchu fam!! :)

[@YuriSmith]

Full Sail student here! im about to graduate in Sep of 2024. which me luck :)

[@BetterNBetter]

Congrats! 🎉

[@anotherfilmer]

No luck. I wish you BIG Blessings!! Give glory to God with your work and everything else will work itself out. Trust!

[@anotherfilmer]

Congrats for sure!

[@Ldragosasuke]

This is the type of content I'm looking for. I plan on moving there this year and I wanted other opinion and thoughts on how to pay for housing

[@anotherfilmer]

I knew it would help future students! :) stay tuned for a part 2 that goes more in depth into the financial side of housing!

[@TheRealCalijokes01]

Me too

[@Brian-yj6cw]

Fax full sail 2024

[@NinjaGamer-js6qv]

Yo samme

[@Brian-yj6cw]

@@NinjaGamer-js6qv yo send the socials

[@jmackinjersey1]

Tanks for putting this together. My daughter is in the process of going to Full Sail. She has to graduate from HS first obviously, but she will be attending shortly after. My wife and daughter toured the campus last weekend and they found it to be really nice, like you showed here. The housing situation is a bit off-putting for me, but understandable, and since there are apartment options rather close, I am comfortable with that situation. But I would honestly rather have her within a short walking distance, so we don't need to worry about a vehicle and everything else that comes with that. Regardless, I look forward to watching more of your videos and hope to see more on Full Sail, your experience and growth throughout the process as well as hearing from other students, both their good experiences and their not so good.

[@anotherfilmer]

Hey brother thank you for the encouragement just love sharing the experience for those who will come after me. When I was about to attend I also researched by watching students who were current students. As a young adult, your daughter will benefit way more from the experience of being able to have her own apartment rather than attending an university that forces all their students into dorms and randomly assigns roommates, where all that happens is partying and security enforcing a bunch of rules making it feel like a military barrack. At first I also craved the typical college life experience, but going to Full Sail they promise a real world experience with industry standard equipment.. I believe this also applies with the housing situation as it allows straight out of high school students mature faster and quickly discover the reality of taking care of themselves with organization, scheduling, time management, responsibilities, and professionalism. It is satisfying to know that the university allows the students to scrub through a list of possible roommates and read their biographies/about them in order to understand if they would be compatible with one another... or if personal alone space is more of a priority they also have that opportunity. With this where applicable, I highly recommend if you daughter does not plan on having transportation; an apartment within walking distance will be the best option.. but also insuring it is within walking proximity to a grocery story (Walmart, target, etc.) and also near a public transportation bus route if she ever wants to jump on the bus to travel around the Central Florida area. If possible.. get her a cheap form of transportation like a scooter or bike to make it more fun to get around. Many students ride around on electrical scooters and bring them inside the classroom to charge. Depending on the degree program there will be times where getting around town in a vehicle is very much needed to collaborate on projects and class assignments. I also find myself leaving Winter Park almost daily for leisure and entertainment for things like: Church, Barber Shop, Mall, Downtown Orlando, Parks, Walking trails, Springs, theme parks, beaches, restaurants, Disney Springs, City Walk, and much more!

[@jmackinjersey1]

@@anotherfilmer `, Oh, she'll more than likely have a car while she is there. She's driving her mother's car now, and my wife and I carpool since I work on houses and buildings in the area anyway. But thanks for the reassurance about the local area. Both my wife and daughter took a trip to Full Sail last weekend and did the campus tour and they also looked at a few of the apartment buildings in the area. They really liked the ones by some little lake in that area that was relatively close to the school. Maybe I'll get her a bicycle and someone will be working on their portfolio and chase her down and ask her some questions one day. 😄

[@reckonedyt]

Definitely helped, im currently doing an associates in Video Game Production at my community college but am looking to transfer to University after i get my associates, just exploring but full sail is looking like my go to, just concerned about moving to an area im unfamiliar with

[@anotherfilmer]

Smart plan! Just do endless amounts of research and make a decision with your brain and not your heart.. either way as long as you pursue your passion you will come out on top! Don't worry too much about moving to an unfamiliar area.. Make sure your money is right and be a good steward of it, live within your means, and have a fun time!

[@titan_uprising]

Current Game Development student at Full Sail here. Are you looking to go more in to the design production or development production? If Development I might be able to provide some insight as im only 3 months out from graduating

[@reckonedyt]

@@titan_uprising Yes development, please do 🙏🏼

[@titan_uprising]

@@reckonedyt so as an area the area isn't all that bad. everything you need is within walking distance of the school and surrounding apartments. if you are worried about living expenses, I would consider finding 2 roommates though, as apartment rent has gotten a little high, currently me and my two roommates pay about 700 each just on rent. thankfully rent includes internet but that's about it. electric and water are paid separate. as for the program, be prepared for a lot to be thrown at you at once. Game dev isn't one of the larger programs, but it is definitely one of the most intense ones. for reference when I started on the actual game dev route, there was about 20 - 30 students in my same month program track on campus, now being where I'm at there are 4 campus students. Now granted, about 30-50% dropped the program after the first programming class as they realized it wasn't for them. but there have just been a lot of buffer classes that have caught others. I don't say all this to scare you, more to give you an idea of how intense the work load can be for the program. The school does a great job at teaching you how to find out what you don't know, but a lot of the classes are very much sink or swim style. The teachers and lab techs will try to help you as much as they can, but it can still be overwhelming at times. You just need to be prepared to take that work load and do what you can with it. It's a harsh lesson that unfortunately some people never learn and that's why the numbers dwindle so much, so as long as you go in with the mindset of you are going to grind and get your shit done, you should be fine.

[@bresunflower]

Thank you this was so helpful! Looking to come and having 2 kids I was skeptical, but with the info from this, it makes my research that much easier!!

[@bresunflower]

@Vanessa Matlock Having kids definitely makes thing a little more complicated. I talked to admissions and they extended my program from 20 to 29 months so I can do my first 6 months online in order to get my stuff here together , mainly giving me time to stack up mine up my money and get some help for when we move. They are super helpful and provide a housing guide for the apartments they partner with that are 1-1.5 miles from the campus in case you don't have a car. It is expensive though

[@anotherfilmer]

Absolutely hope it gave you some insight and answered some of your questions. I will be doing another housing related video in the near future where I go more in depth with details.

[@anotherfilmer]

@Vanessa Matlock feel free to drop down some questions for a future video on housing!

[@viviantovah7024]

Great content ! From Rwanda and I’m joining full sail in fall this year. This is helpful

[@anotherfilmer]

Congratulations! What's your degree program?

[@markeke4000]

Great video im glad you interviewed more than one student and everyone was just very honest this is a very helpful video i will be studying film in 2024 Im a filmmaker editor and production assistant

[@anotherfilmer]

When you come to Full Sail.. let that all go! You're there to learn absolutely every angle of filmmaking! Do all the roles and try them all out with an optimistic heart because you'll surprise yourself when you end up lovingggg something you didn't expect to! In college you're just a CREATIVE! So create art every opportunity you get! Take advantage of the expensive programs when you're at home, and of the soundstages and camera gear when at school!

[@politikalrandy]

This is helpful. I’m from Ghana and planning to bag my graduate degree at Full Sail - Entertainment Business Masters. I’m kinda nervous bout renting, roommates and idk if rent is expensive or not, transportation costs and all that

[@anotherfilmer]

You got this! Shouldn't be too difficult to get situated. I would suggest getting roommates to split rent more affordably, and find a unit within walking distance to save on transportation. Start doing all your research now!

[@TheRealCalijokes01]

That part ppl not walking around here 😢 damn that’s scary 😮

[@anotherfilmer]

LOL at times it's super busy! but most times you barely see people walking around besides going to class or leaving to go home

[@OGr8JusJas]

I would like to move and go to school on campus however I'm a single mother from Michigan I have Section 8 and was wondering if they had anything safe that accept it, I appreciated the point you made regarding the empty crosswalk. God Bless You.

[@anotherfilmer]

Hey thank you for stopping by I hope the video was helpful in understanding the housing situation for this university a little bit better. Moving from Michigan to Florida is for sure a big move but also not an impossible journey. Pray about it and ask God to make the plan he has to prosper you be known more clearly for you and your family. I have minimal experience with Section 8 as I've worked for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development doing custodial services for move outs in my hometown... but I did some research to try to better help you and I discovered a housing website: affordablehousing.com where if you select Winter Park, Florida and under filters at the top you select: Experience with Section 8/ HCV and search you will get a few results of complexes that will most likely have an employ that has experience. I would say call those numbers with general questions regarding the living rules for the area and transferring benefits. I would absolutely also call the housing department at Full Sail University and explain to them your concerns because they are very very good at accommodating you and connecting you with the right people. They helped me out A LOT with making the transition from the military to civilian side seem easy!

[@OGr8JusJas]

@@anotherfilmer Sir, thank you! God bless you .

[@namixxluxi]

​@@OGr8JusJas hey so I was going to full sail I was homeless I was living in a car there were other students who were just homeless no car the winter park area in general has alot of homeless that's something that kinda gets swept under the rug most people who go to full sail are running off loans or they have money like that I was using the pathway scholarship as far as housing or even support from full sail for anything outside of full sail BEFORE your close graduation that's almost non existent just being honest even some of the external services that are listed as resources for full sail students to access at a discounted rate such as in my case this acting school that had classes when I reached out to them they pretty much didn't even know about the "discount" lol that's how disconnected they are so yeah like you'll get the roommate list which is helpful but keep in mind its alot of young kids at fullsail so im not sure if youd wanna room with kids etc not even bad kids but like just like actual young adults but yeah They'll give you the roommate list thats about all the help youll get from them in that regard so now on to FL as a state because i went that route too to seek help I'ma be honest with you its probably one of the worst states when it comes to things like that the wait times on everything is crazy the amount of homeless people in Winter park is crazy i saw homeless people in wheel chairs so if the state isnt doing much for them then idk anyone else winter park is not really a bad area like its okay is one of those weird places where on one street youll see homeless for days and one the other gated millions dollar communities its really a sight my best advice as some one whos seeen how bad it can be out there without the proper resources you gotta come with money OR you need loans because pay is low for jobs I had 2 while at fullsail and that gets unmanageable becuase the fullsail workload starts easy but quickly becomes time consuming so working fulltime House will be a struggle and if you have kids on top of that i dont wanna crush any dreams fullsail isnt a bad school its self well depending on what your going for but yeah Your gonna need Money and time Money will buy you time to complete fullsail I was there from when they reopened after covid 2020 like into 2021 and i was doing the whole homeless at fullsail thing till 2022-into 2023 so my experience is pretty recent The state of Florida doesn't offer much help everything has a wait list because you have kids you might move up that list faster but how much faster is up for debate for me they were saying a 2 year wait for section 8 I wasnt gonna wait so I had to withdraw draw and finish online

[@namixxluxi]

Also wanted to say fullsail is going to Sweet talk you into believing your going to have so much support from the staff and teams at fullsail but the money that tuition money is paid they are gonna start acting dumb simply because there is A LOT of misinformation and miscommunication at fullsail Full sail is more of ENTERTAINMENT trade school than anything else and depending on what your going for things might work better for you or not especially the networking I know for film the networking seems to be good for music as someone who made music for 10yrs before fullsail then came to full sail to find a much of people who literally seem to just be starting out from the very basics it's a waste networking wise because full sail likes to keep their students in their own little bubble music here film here this that there and there AND SOMETIMES A FEW TIMES WE WILL LET YOU network If anything comes to Florida and do online still it's cheaper MORE FLEXIBLE the networking is honestly about the same and when you leave THEY MAY OR MAY NOT HELP you find a job is VERY VERY MIXED Ultimately if you com to fullsail just be prepared to make everything happen yourself Because after that tuition drops they not doing shit unless you get some clout there and get some high up people to like you they not doing anything outside of teaching you

[@Nyrichh1k]

Thanks for making this video! I plan on moving to FS from Georgia and I have no idea how I’m gonna deal with housing

[@anotherfilmer]

Absolutely! What are some of your concerns or questions you still have? I will make a part 2 going more in depth!

[@Nyrichh1k]

@@anotherfilmer I’m really just trying to find loans to get funded so I can be put on the roommate list

[@christiancamacho5887]

fullsail rocks! i hope to get one studio.

[@anotherfilmer]

Good stuff!! Endless opportunities that only you can achieve.. don't ever rely on anyone doing the job for you.. close mouths don't get fed so make sure you make the most of it all!

[@They_Call_Him_Zion]

Bro, your content is awesome. Every video is on point and helpful. Keep it up 🤩

[@anotherfilmer]

Appreciate you bro! That's the goal!!

[@icebear9371]

Nice video, I just started so this was informative.

[@anotherfilmer]

Yo... wake up call! Are you giving it your all? Don't stop dreaming and chasing your dreams. you didn't sign up to have fun and entertain yourself. Are you putting in that work? Stop wasting time with social media or whatever else.. this is your time to shine! God has HUGE plans for you!

[@creshasmith4092]

I am binging your channel right now. You make videos with actual substance, information, and first person view of Full Sail and it is helping me so much. They're also edited beautifully and you speak very well. Thank you for what you do !

[@anotherfilmer]

The feedback means a lot to me.. I pray my videos can help every single possible student interested in achieving their goals and dreams! When you trust God anything is possible!!!

[@LIKE_GRAVITY]

I’m glad I found this video. I am going to be a new student there in January.

[@anotherfilmer]

Let the countdown begin :) that's super exciting!!!

[@AlbertLaVoz]

Nice 👍

[@anotherfilmer]

Big Thank You bro! You got some nice music on your channel damn!! 🔥

[@TinnCup]

Before You go to Fullsail (for film or music) You should be aware that the School is NOT regionally accredited, You NEED to do the extra work to get the full learning experiences. Even if You do do everything You're not getting anything above entry-level because Employers would rather hire someone that took an apprenticeship instead of degree. TLDR; Great School if You're planning to work outside of the United States.

[@anotherfilmer]

Who cares... It's not about the schools accreditation that determines your success! Not everyone that attends Harvard finds a job.. just saying lol if you really wanted to you can learn everything you need to know on KZbin for absolutely free too

[@TinnCup]

@@anotherfilmer Parter, I graduated film & said the same PR stuff before I graduated; What people mean by “Fullsail won’t get You a job” we’re never expecting to be handed out a job. What they’re saying is almost EVERY employer in the industry is gonna ask why You spent two Years & 100 grand to sit in a classroom instead of an internship/apprenticeship & equipment.

[@rophnaicadesruisseaux8950]

@@TinnCupso full sail doesn’t give you internship and help you with a career

[@TinnCup]

@@rophnaicadesruisseaux8950 Employers know Fullsail will give a degree to ANYONE that can afford it. Stop listening to what the marketing team tells You, they don’t care.

[@rophnaicadesruisseaux8950]

@@TinnCup I mean isn’t every college like that you get a degree and jobs will know that they only want experience not degrees. I thought full sail is more hands on experience and will help you bc I don’t want waste my time looking for college to get a job

[@PodHubLiveMedia]

They definitely weren't helpful to me. I'm still waiting for the so-called Director of Housing. I wrote her June 12th before the start of the of class and to date no response!

[@anotherfilmer]

I would call them! Annoy them if they want your money LOL or go to a different university that actually cares to respond I guess. They were extremely helpful with me when I gave them a call

[@Sa5mWise]

I would not be able to move and be on campus. I have kids and having roommates would not be feasible. That's why I take my classes online.

[@anotherfilmer]

It's normal living... however you chose to live. roommates aren't required by full sail LOL but online is the best choice lowkey for people with kids anyways! Thanks for watching the vids :)

[@WizardsPath-if5oq]

Is it better to get a degree in Film or Music Production? Which is easier to get a good paying job out of collge? Easier to break into the industry ? I like both the Music and Film industry

[@T100-l7v]

How do you find a roommate being an incoming student?

[@anotherfilmer]

Many ways.. But best route I've heard of so far is through the housing department, give them a call and they will facilitate you with literally every aspect of moving in! ...or start networking now! Find any and every Facebook group related to Full Sail and make friends who are looking for a roommate.

[@namixxluxi]

I was smooth homeless living in my car at full sail

[@anotherfilmer]

Would love to talk more and potentially get your story on a podcast.. send me a DM on Instagram

[@dragongeon4217]

WAH Thank you

[@anotherfilmer]

Absolutely! Glad it helped a bit!

[@KyashiTran-san]

what if my parents and I will take us to a College Tour when I'm 28 years of age in the future year 2025

[@anotherfilmer]

That sounds exciting! Definitely check out the college tours if you have the opportunity to do so..

[@tumwesigyeruth]

Am from Africa...looking forward to applying at full sail uni for my masters dagree

[@anotherfilmer]

Congratulations on the big decision! May God bless you in your career! ❤️ Give it your all!!!

[@Arb4mk]

niceee

[@anotherfilmer]

Big Thanks!

[@DB-kh3li]

does financial aid cover for housing?

[@anotherfilmer]

Lowkey.. I think so.. I have some friends who receive a check now and worry about debt later.. you feel me! LOL definitely do your RESEARCH! Suggestion always is to call the housing department at the university because I've heard they are amazing! :)

[@Terrion111]

I heard that they do

[@BetterNBetter]

From what I’ve heard through a rep, yes they do. She said there are students who just live off their financial aid the whole time they are a student so they can just focus on school and not have to work. Definitely ask a rep more about it though!

[@WizardsPath-if5oq]

How are you able to live off your financial aid? When I applied at full sail, they said after financial aid, I would still owe a few thousand

[@jayboone1888]

dont move to solis, saving u now :D

[@anotherfilmer]

I'm curious why now? LOL

[@jayboone1888]

I moved top floor, right side of me is someone who goes to fullsail for music, under me is someone who is at fullsail for music. Bass vibrating the apartment most hours of the day and sadly night, up to 3AM. most reports do nothing and the one I spoke to and we came to an agreement but the other person is a lost cause. Its not their faults, the building is way too thin with their walls where I can hear convos and dirty deeds getting done through the walls if my apartment is quiet. 2 Cockroaches spotted so far and my bathroom sink has micro bugs that come out of the facet when you turn the water on. I learned this when i was brushing my teeth one morning. Office called bug man and all he did was spray the floor lmao....... The bugs are in the plumbing. Litter is in the ponds showcased on Solis website and the AC units inside the apartments are a safety hazard for anyone moving from other states. They are slammed packed with dust and other particles a florida newcomer might not be adjusted to yet. I moved here months ago and I have not had a day I felt normal yet, 24/7 sick. AC makes a hissing noise regardless of getting it "fixed" 3 times now for the same hissing noise. @@anotherfilmer

[@stellarcubicbeam7760]

Glad I dodged the college bullet. What a joke.

[@anotherfilmer]

College isn't the only or best option to be honest.. glad it worked out for you! Did you still pursue a career in your desired industry?

[@stellarcubicbeam7760]

@@anotherfilmer I'd like to be original advisor for multiple companies to help them expand, but nobody's giving me the chance.

[@Comedybyrusha]

Messaged you on instagram! Hopefully you see it

[@anotherfilmer]

Yes ma'am! Hope the advice helped out! Check out my latest video so you can see an inside look into the film program and what you're getting yourself into :) You'll love it!

[@johnmusyoki3786]

Thank you so much for this , looking forward to connect with you on Instagram, I already DMed you

[@anotherfilmer]

Missed it in my pending request! Messaged you back!