Every time I see 5:30 AM on a clock. Every time I have to kick a soda machine to get my Coca-Cola. And yes, every time I hear Mariah Carey’s “We Belong Together,” I’ll remember Portfolio Center.

Several years ago, I was in my final months of college, happily content with a teaching job lined up after graduation. So when a friend told me to check out a presentation one night about some graduate school called Portfolio Center, I almost brushed it off. After doing a little research (and realizing that they would be serving free pizza), my mind was changed. …more

Recently I was going through two years’ worth of projects in preparation of putting a final portfolio together. I felt something every grad student probably feels after looking at the tangible results of their Portfolio Center experience: I’m so glad I came here.

It was a risk. Like many, I didn’t know a soul in Atlanta before coming here (although I considered Wolf Blitzer my personal friend regardless). I had just gotten out of the lowest low of my life: a depressing inner-city teaching job that made Dangerous Minds look like Saved By The Bell (first season, Hayley Mills style). But …more

It’s officially studio week, which is the last chance to make our projects perfect before critiques. Having gone through six of these puppies now, I think it’s about time to impart some tips and tricks to the first quarter students. Enjoy.

10) You will go to Sam Flax about ten times this week. Four times will be for Epson ink cartridges, three will be for foamcore, and three will be for more foamcore because you freakin’ messed up with the previous purchases.

9) The typical studio week diet consists of Starbucks, vending machine Snickers, 1:00 AM Soft Taco Supremes (Combo #4), and …more