Audio Engineering Society

Most of us know them already,but every student and newbie in the world of audio should take serious note of this site.This is a very active society that often provides conferences and conventions all across the world. Their site offers information for both students and professionals.There are also recording contests for students(never hurts to give it a shot).To top it all off- numerous tutorials and technical papers for the nerd in all of us.Oh and did I mention the magic words-job board?
Check them out at www.aes.org
Or at their youtube page http://www.youtube.com/AESorg

P.S..The deadline for the 128th Student Recording Competition is April 15,2010

VFS Sound Design Program

Located in Vancouver,BC(Canada) this school is becoming more and more known world wide.And rightly so-it somehow manages to pump out with incredible speed highly creative and capable of work people. Each program at the school is 12 months long with minimal breaks(4 days between terms). Think it's easy?You are very very wrong. The school definitely puts you through the grinder and there are,of course,every term a few "fallen soldiers" who suddenly realize that the tempo of the entertainment industry is not for them. Having personally gone through two different programs at this school,I am very happy that I have done so.
The Sound Design for Visual Media Program is amazing. The teachers are great,the equipment is breathtaking(yes,I am that nerdy),the curriculum is relevant. Both game and film audio are taught. There are four mix labs available and a mix theater,several ADR and foley stages. Basically this program will take you as far as you are willing to go-they will give you the tools and knowledge necessary,now all you need to do is sweat your rear off.At the end of the year you graduate with a diploma and a fairly big sound library. Check them out at www.vfs.com

P.S.When the advisors through at you something about how beautiful Vancouver is,please be advised that while it is a beautiful city,one can truly appreciate this beauty only 4 months out of the year,as the rest of the time it is wet and grey.