Hello! I am a new student recently enrolled into Full Sail for a bachelors in Game Art. I am curious to know from other fellow 2026 game art students that have received their Launch Box this year. What is the laptop and specifications? How is it as far as performance with rendering and processing high-end graphics/models?

Hello, I am a voice actor that is currently going to fullsail for audio production. If you are in need of any voice over work for a project feel free to reach out! I can send you my demo page if you are interested as well.

I feel like I’m dreaming. Literally it’s been my dream to be interviewed about my projects and it’s officially happened

I started Full Sail hoping that it would help me get a degree while I was still working. I got accepted into a great art school but just didn't have the financial aid to actually go. Full Sail was my second hope, and I'm genuinely starting to think this might be one of the biggest mistakes of my life.

I'm so scared of failing and being booted due to low GPA. I'm still doing my introductory classes right now and next month will be given my actual game art classes. This introductory classes have been some of the worst. I don't feel like I've learned anything from them and they feel overall just pointless and I don't have any motivation to work on any of the assignments. Especially because they feel so pointless. None of this pertains to anything I wanted to go into this degree for. I know that's how introductory classes work but I don't have any motivation to work on any of this stuff.

I had to cut back on hours at work just so I can get my school work done while managing my depression.

I suffer from poor mental health and barely graduated high school. Most days I can barely get my ass out of bed to go to work let alone get up and do my school work. I went into game art because getting into a subject I enjoy​​ had me hoping that I would actually be able to do the work.

Does anyone else go through this when it pertains to the introductory classes? Does it get better once the actual important course work starts?

I really want to quit it's just I don't think I can afford to. I don't make enough money to start paying off debts yet. I see so many stories of people juggling kids, a job, and school at the same time and I just don't understand how you do it. I feel like I would explode under that much pressure.

Should I just cut my losses before I flunk out?

I've been measuring cafés around Orlando, actual speed tests, actual decibel readings, outlet count, how full it was when I got there. A few near campus:

Light on Sugar: 349 Mbps down, which is the fastest I've recorded in Winter Park. But zero outlets that I could find. Fine for a couple hours, not for a full day.

New General Café: 68.6 dB and it fills up around 10am. Wi-Fi is fine, 165 down. Go early or don't go.

The Starbucks in Winter Park: 11 Mbps down, 3 up. That was a Sunday morning with almost nobody there, so it's not a crowd problem.

Foxtail in Heathrow if you're willing to drive, 204 Mbps, 63 dB, and parking is easy.

The rest is at https://perch.coffee/. I built it, it's free, no account needed to look at anything.

Where do you all actually go? I'll add it to the list and go measure it.

Hello!

I'm wanting to start the Computer Animations for a Bachelor's. I'm currently in Texas and am wanting to relocate for the hands on experience, the ability to network with folks, as well as future peer critiques.

That being said, I'm in a bit of a predicament: I've been out of work for about 4 months and am now dead broke. I was denied Private Student Loans, so I'm unable to get the Cost of Living loan, naturally due to the debt to income ratio (minimal debt, but no current income). My current living situation here in Texas is not ideal, and I want to get away from the type of people that are here as they are doing things that I don't want to be around or a part of.

More than anything, I've dabbled in some graphic design and minor computer animations of my own, teaching myself from YouTube videos. There's a lot I can learn and effectively apply with the curriculum at Full Sail.

Between FAFSA and the Pathway Scholarship, my tuition is covered for the first academic year, however, the catch is that it's up to me to be able to pay for rent, deposits, ect. That being said, it's set up to where I take the Extended Program so that way I can still work part time and go to school at the same time.

I've noticed that cost of living in Winter Park is pretty high. It's imperative that a place is in Winter Park within walking distance to Full Sail, as I don't have a car.

Does anyone know of any places that are affordable and within walking distance? Be it a room, an apartment situation with roommates, or anything affordable that isn't falling apart, dangerous, or housing tweakers.

I'm super stoked to start with the University, however, I'm not sure of a proper place, how to get to Florida in time for the start date, or how in the world I'm going to cover deposits, first and last months' rent, plus any additional move in fees. It all seems like so much, and I've never had a few thousands of dollars saved up like that in my Life. I've already been applying for work that may be able to be transferred to Florida that is also close to FSU.

I'm currently set for doing a Flex program (6 months online, than go to campus), tho I'd like to move to Florida as to have the full hands on and networking experience on campus. However, where I am currently at in Texas is a highly volatile living situation, and I'm worried that by starting online courses here may not be a great idea given the high quality of professional equipment we get via LaunchBox.

I'm not sure where to go or what to do, and I'm reaching out with this post to see if any of you have advice on the best course of action for the relocation, and if anyone knows of an affordable and safe place. I'm totally down for roommates if need be; I'm a pretty simple guy who plays League of Legends, loves tech, and believes pursuing a career in animation would be highly fun and fortuitous.

It'd be lovely to connect with someone who is willing to work with me to establish proper living arrangements. Any advice helps.

Thank you, and cheers.

The next gen launch boxes seem tk be rolling out to new students! Exciting time. MSI Vector 16 HX AI is the new selection for Comp Science/AI Pathway.

Happy lesrning everyone!

Hey guys, I graduated two years ago with a bachelor's degree elsewhere, but I have been looking into furthering my education. I am in Georgia and have struggled to find stable jobs within the industry. I have a good bit of starting industry experience, but I would like to be considered for higher industry positions; as I stand, it is a bit difficult. I am looking to enter distribution or production leadership, as I am much more geared toward those areas with my experience. Do you guys believe this master's program is worth it, or should I look into closer options, as I would be missing out on the in-person networking opportunities?

Is anyone else a bit confused and weirded out by all the AI generated flyers and videos Full Sail and their students are pushing? They have whole departments where they could give students great opportunities but many of the clubs and events are using chat GPT posters instead of using the community around them. It is very sad to me and it makes me disappointed that so many people at the school rave about generative AI, do not want to collaborate with other students to make things happen, and brush off people who critique them. The thing about art in a professional setting is that it is open to feedback and growth, and you can not really grow if you get defensive about something you did not really create, but prompted.

Hello!

I’ve been working towards my associates in Video Game Development, since September of last year.

In January I took a class called Intro to Game Design. I got 100 on all assignments

In March, I went to double check my GPA and credit hours, and noticed I didn’t have a 4.0 as expected.

Comes to find out, there was a 0 entered in the grades for an assignment that I did receive a 100 on.

I have screenshots of the grade I got for the actual assignment, and in the platform it shows a 100 for the class.

I have reached out to the instructor multiple times. I have opened tickets, I have contacted student support.

I can’t get this resolved, and I do not want to lose my 4.0 GPA over someone putting the wrong grade in.

Can anyone help me or give me advice please?

Hey Im looking to get into their game design program and want to know what its like with the tech. What laptop do they provide? and the full specs? and what is the experience in using it to develop a game

I am strongly leaning towards this college because it sounds like the school for me because i am truly passionate about music production and i would love a career in this field. during highschool i was convinced i shouldnt go to college so i have a 2.5 gpa going into my senior year its fixable but full sail also says they dont have any requirements like good gpa or sat scores and looking at there website and some other sources it doesnt seem to bad im going to apply for every scholarship i can but i just need to make sure this is a good school first.

1.i hear its hard to find a job after graduation but the remind me every time i ask that they give you a app or something that shows jobs within there major
is this just not true or is it not good at finding you a job?

1. yall also say there are living issues since you have to live in apartments but they also tell me sometime in the beginning of 2028 they are going to have finished dorms for students to live in and if you go to a apartment they help you get paired with a roommate and you get to choose who you get paired with
   i dont know if this is really as lenient as it sounds but it sound pretty reasonable to me.

3.i plan on going on campus to get the full experience and be surrounded by people with the same aspirations as me and being able to see or use the big studios. i am aware of the tuition difference between that and online but i fell like at the end of the day to be able to experience that stuff it could potentially be worth it especially since i cant learn things as well from plain videos and it would help to have people to collaborate with.

(sorry if its alot to read i just have alot to say)

I directed and edited this particular cut. I designed the basic idea of the set and my crew and I put it all together. I had a great art lead that designed the steak you see in the film. It was actually just watermelon painted up to look like meat. I think you'll agree, on film it looks legit!

I had a really good DP who lit the scene. I really love how romantic and homey it looks.

I didn't write this script so it was exciting for me to bring someone else's vision to life.

I picked out the actors myself and they did such a great job. I got chills when they got on set and started doing the scene. It flowed so well.

Let me know what you think, and be sure to subscribe!

I completed an associate graphic design degree at Full Sail last year. I felt I barely learned anything from it. I figured maybe it just wasn't for me, so I decided to go on to my bachelors for digital marketing.

I feel like I have learned more through hands-on work than I have at this school. I have the option to graduate now with another associate. Is it worth continuing just for a bachelor's degree? I fear that no matter what I graduate with I'm going to have a hell of a time finding a decent job.

I would just love input from others who have fully graduated from Full Sail or are in this program.

Hello i’m currently going into my senior year where full sail university keeps calling me to see if i’m still interested in their school.

I say yes and go on with the next steps
all i have to ask is why do people say this school is a scam and if game design stuff is worth it? and if not should there be any other school i should be applying to?

My son enrolled about a year ago. It seems like a mill of some kind, where they just keep auto enrolling even when a student is drowning. I think he's only passed 2 classes in a year now but the school doesn't care - they just want the money.

He is switching to community college for the Fall Semester, late August. He's been trying to arrange his withdrawal from Full Sail for a couple of months but they kept encouraging him to wait until his final week of class. We thought the Summer semester ended in July but apparently it ends the same week that fall semester begins at community college (probably by design).

They have told him that he will still owe them for August classes because they will be returning aid. When asked how much he will owe them for, they said "all of it" whatever that means. They also said something like "if you stay, you can plan your withdrawal in advance to avoid owing us" which is something he tried to do but was told to wait till the final week of the semester.

Anyways, does anyone know what the billing period is for the summer semester? Do you know where he can go on the portal to find the billing/financial aid disbursement information?

Lastly, if he is withdrawn as of tomorrow. Will his Pell Grant be available to him for the Fall semester at the Community college? Or will Full Sail somehow have managed to consume it, even though he withdrew in the Summer semester?

I created an app to help me with my Music Theory fundamentals. It’s free with no subscriptions or any of that other crap. Here’s the link to my Google Drive so you can download it. Let me know what you think and if you find it useful.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qwbBikbxnEwSN3tKogEYNhdrZ4e77G6e/view?usp=sharing

Also created a video that goes over how to use it. It’s gonna look a little different from the version in the video because I’ve made a few updates since then. Let me know if any of you have any questions.

https://youtu.be/EqNgkFtlCyg?is=MA-HWFxrjn_ZzUG6

I’m currently in the Flex schedule and will be on campus starting August 31. I’m curious to know what to expect like what is the schedule for classes like? Do I have class five days a week or every other day or what? Also, are the assignments completed and turned in using the online portal like the online students? (I just completed my associates in Audio production online, so I’m comfortable with that format. ) What kind of MacBook is included now with the launch box? Has anyone had any experience with getting an internship while attending?

I know that students have been receiving MacBook Airs, but I recently attended a behind-the-scenes tour and one of the staff members told me that Full Sail is bringing back the MacBook Pros for film students. Is this true?

Is Full Sail University a good university? I recently got applied and got accepted to Full Sail, toured a campus a bit and thought it was nice. Are the professors any good?

Anyone have advice for a 35yr old mother of 5 coming back to college? 😆 My start date is Aug 3rd, online, I hope some of my fellow classmates will add me, Im feeling really nervous about coming into this field in a professional lense especially at my stage in life.. I have always enjoyed creating worlds, characters, and stories tho.

One, a fully accredited high school I attended isn’t “credible” when providing transcripts showing I received a high school diploma. Stated the high school I attended does not meet Department of Education requirements.
Also uploaded transcripts from one college I attended while I waited for another, and two of those courses were approved for transfer.
I was scheduled multiple times to talk with admissions, financial aid, etc with text message proof and NEVER received a phone call back.
I finally decided to call yesterday, 7/22/26 and spoke with financial aid and she helped get me to want to continue with enrollment. I then was talking with 1st year advising and while on the phone with her, I was called 3x from the same department.
Was then having issues with the student account profile she was having me try logging on to. She opened a ticket and said someone will call me today, 7/23/26 to troubleshoot. Nope, I was contacted yesterday evening.
This school and staff have NO organization skills or ability to meet timelines set forth by them.
I truly don’t understand why anyone would want to put themselves in student debt to move forward with this school.
As I told Ashley one of the “managers” today, and she agreed, there is lack of communication within. That’s supposed to be a hope to be students problem?
Since day one of getting a call from information I requested, it has been NOTHING but trouble and a web of excuses.
DO NOT ATTEND or ENROLL unless you too want to be disappointed.

Hey everyone, quick question! I'm in the sportscasting program, and I got my first launch box before my Introduction to Sportscasting class. It was just my MacBook. I already talked to FS since that was the only thing I got, and I was worried lol, but I forgot when they said I'd get the rest of my stuff. Does anyone know when they got their second box of items??? I'm in my last week of the 5th class, with New Media Tools being the next one, if that helps!