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Think about how much time some people spend just sitting around. Now, think about all of the exciting things there are to do in your community like attending events, visiting museums, and seeing new sights. All of these things can help enhance your personality. Are you a couch potato or an emerging butterfly?

Practice laughing at your own mistakes, whether you are alone or with others. Try not to defend your mistakes. Admit them graciously and apologize for them if the situation calls for it. A good sense of humor gives you an aura of self-confidence. Do you laugh with the whole world or do you cry alone?

I’m sure most, if not all of you, have a personal page on one of the social networking websites. We have heard the bad and the good stories. What do you think about them?

Celebrities have an impact on young people more than you think. Some have good habits, some not so good. They even sell their own perfume and clothing lines. Let us know what you think. Are you a leader or a follower?

The modeling and acting industry is known to hire the best of the best. 100s of people try out for the one role available. But in the end, those that make it say it’s all worth the effort!

At Barbizon, we want to know what you believe will help set you apart from others and how you have or will plan to try to get your name out there?

There is always a debate about child models/actors and the problems they face as they grow up in the business and working at a young age. At Barbizon, we start girls and boys as young as six as we believe they are at an age where it is more about learning and not so stressful.

Barbizon wants to know what you think! What is a good age for someone to start learning the ropes about modeling and acting? Do you think that getting into the business too young tends to create more issues for those later in life?

Now a days, teens have a lot of pressure to get good grades, being involved in the after school activities, and just doing as much as they can to be as well-rounded as possible. 

At Barbizon we understand how hectic life is for teens.  What do you think? Do you have any tips on making all your activities fit into the day without feeling overwhelmed?

It has always been an issue of concern that women who are in the public eye are excessively thin. Barbizon realizes that it’s just not a concern for those who are aspiring to be a model or actress, but the message it sends to everyone.

Some measures have even been put in place. Last season (2006) fashion officials in Madrid – where excessively skinny models were banned from their catwalk – the Italian Chamber of Fashion has decreed that in order to walk the Milan runways, a model will need a license issued by an impressive tag-team of dignitaries: a committee of city officials, the Chamber of Fashion, the Association of Fashion Services, ASSEM and a scientific committee, the license will vouch for the fact that the model is at least 16 and in good health – defined as a World Health Organization Body Mass Index of 18.5.

Barbizon wants to know what you think! Are models and actresses too thin? Do you think that the industry has a responsibility to monitor the weight of these performers?

Barbizon likes to provide you with daily tips! But we want to know what works for you? Share your beauty secrets with other Barbizon Model Members!

Hi my name is Amanda Dowell I graduated from Barbizon in 2000 and it changed my life. When I started out I was very shy and also very down on myself. Barbizon helped me to straighten out my life and see my potential that I had. Not only did I graduate with the “Most Improved ” award but I graduated with a bunch of people who were not just my classmates but they were like my family. They were friends who believed in me. I got on stage that February and I sang to the audience in front of all those people a song called “Believe.”

This Modeling Organization is like no other my teachers my friends and classmates changed my whole outlook on myself and my life. I sat many days down on myself because I thought I could not do it and even was going to chicken out of sing that song called Believe. There were two students in my class that said do not give up try it and see if they like it. I left the stage with muchapplause and smiles and I had the audience memorized as I left and saw many hands clapping and I felt so victorious after that song.

It was not just the talent but being up there on the runway makes you feel like you have power it makes you feel like you are on top of the world and that you can do anything. The truth is you can all you have to do isbelieve in yourself and strive for he best. Barbizon of Knoxville has touched my life as I hope it touches everyone else lives across the states and in Tennessee.

Thank you Barbizon and thank you my fellow friends for being there.