<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[www.berridgeprograms.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Educational theatre and filmmaking programs in the USA and France for students age 14-22 led by industry professionals.]]></description><link>https://www.lavaqueriefarm.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:54:46 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.lavaqueriefarm.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[What Colleges Are Really Looking for in Arts Applicants: A conversation with Chris Andersson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Applying to college can be an overwhelming process that can take months to prepare for. 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