When you were sorting through schools, you were probably focused on the experience that you would have as a student. For example, you might have decided on a Gibbs College and then tried to decide where Gibbs College Melville in New York or Gibbs College Virginia would provide the right kind of climate and school setting for your college experience.

What happens on the student side of the experience is important. But it might be just as important to consider what’s going on behind the scenes. For example, let’s look behind the scenes at a graphic design program in Detroit. Here are some of the facts that we might learn and how they can impact our choice to attend a particular school.

• The instructors have all worked in the graphic design field for over ten years. We know they have experience so we may want to go learn from them.
• The school donates money to assist youth in learning technology. This supports something we believe in and encourages us to participate.
• The administration uses all eco-friendly products in their offices. We are excited to be part of the green movement so we sign up for classes.

Choosing a school should be based primarily on the experience we expect to have there as students. However, we should also consider the larger impact that attending certain schools may have on the world around us.

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