Ask a Woodbury University Student

I come from: Yerevan, Armenia

I speak: English and Armenian

Clubs/groups you are involved in on campus: Woodbury Animation Club, ASA

Favorite course(s): I personally really like the foundational animation courses (AVFX 100 and 101), along with beginning drawing (FOUN 101) and figure drawing (FOUN 105), because implementing the curriculum had aided in me being able to solidify my projects and has strengthened my skills as an artist.

Favorite spot on campus and why: I love the library because it is the most aesthetically pleasing location on campus. I frequently go there to focus on my work and wind down as well. I also appreciate the history behind this library and how it was originally a church. The interior and exterior elements of the church are still present and make the library unique.

Hobbies and Interests: Drawing, of course, is my main and favorite hobby; however, I also love content creation, making new templates for my small business, listening to music, and cooking.

I chose to attend Woodbury because: I am very local and the high school I attended is also in Burbank; therefore, I got a better look at the wonderful resources available for Woodbury’s animation program and saw that opportunities are more accessible due to the location. Many popular animation studios are located nearby! Additionally, I prefer a smaller campus with little class sizes since that helps me enhance my connections with professors and students.

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I come from Chatsworth, CA.

I speak English and Persian.

Clubs/groups you are involved in on-campus: I am part of the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) Woodbury Chapter.

Favorite courses: My favorite courses are my studio class of each semester, and ARTH 205. The studio class is the main course for architecture to learn new software and come up with new design ideas and creating models. I also enjoyed the History of Contemporary Art class which gave me a new perspective on art and I appreciated the friendliness of my professor.

Favorite Spot on campus and why: Well, I have two favorite spots on campus, the first one would be my studio since I basically live there and do everything, and the second would be the walkway from School of Architecture to Woody’s, our campus Cafe because of the green environment it has which boosts my spirit.

Hobbies/interests: I like to read, watch movies/TV shows and hang out with friends.

I chose to attend Woodbury University because it’s accredited architect school, because of its size it’s not too crowded, has 24/7 access to studios with 24/7 security around which makes it a safe place to be at.

I come from North Hollywood, CA

I speak English and Russian

Clubs/groups you are involved in on-campus: Psychology club

Favorite courses: I really enjoyed my Journeys (INDS 101) class with Professor Mike Sonksen because I got to dedicate time to learning more about my own life journey through journaling and reflection and I was able to take inspiration from my classmates and other artists we learned about.

Favorite spot on campus and why: My favorite spot is Woody’s, our dining hall, because I feel like it is the heart of campus. I love getting some good food and looking at the art wall inside or looking out at the greenery of the quad when I sit on the patio.

Hobbies/interests: I like rock climbing, writing, listening to music, learning new things, and spending time with my favorite people.

I chose to attend Woodbury because the small community allows me to bond with my peers and get one-on-one access to professors and faculty. I also love that Woodbury prioritizes giving students real-world experience through projects and internships before we even graduate. We all work together to help each other succeed.

I come from Pacoima, CA.

I speak English

Clubs/groups I’m a part of: I’m not currently part of any clubs or groups on campus, but I hope to be!

Favorite Courses: My favorite course currently is PSYC 200 with Dr. Joye Swan. She keeps the class engaged, and I love learning about psychology. It is a great class, even if you are not a Psychology major because it gives you a broad overview of psychology and how humans interact with each other and the world around us. Taking this class, I will be able to specify how the principles of psychology can be used for everyday problems while bringing awareness to many different subjects psychology is involved in.

Favorite spot on campus and why: My favorite spot is the Library. It’s my favorite spot because it’s a great place to study and because of the great history behind it. The Library used to be a chapel when this campus first was a school of girls founded by Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini and was called Villa Cabrini Academy. It’s a great reminder of the beginnings of this university and the importance of education to me. Along with the stained-glass windows and beautiful chandeliers, the library creates a feeling that we are all here to learn and develop into great scholars.

Hobbies/ interests: I enjoy going to concerts and listening to music. I also like to go out social dancing with friends and go on road trips!

I chose to attend Woodbury because I wanted a smaller learning environment with my professors and peers. Here, I can fully expand my potential and learn to the best of my ability. Amazingly, professors and advisers can get one-on-one time with you to get real-world experience through internships and other opportunities tailored to me and my education.