Fashion Institute of Technology Top Questions

Not only have I learned many necessary skills for the field I plan to enter upon graduation, but I have also learned that I can accomplish anything I put my mind to. I know many students are able to find entry-level jobs with just the Associates degree from this school, and for those like myself, the Bachelor’s degree will provide a more specialized skill set. I never thought I had the strength it has taken for me to complete my Associates degree, as the workload is far more intense then I imagined it would be and on top of that I had a three-hour commute to campus.The professors do not accept anything but the best from the students, which pushed me to do my best work. My experience at the Fashion Institute of Technology is far more valuable then the degree itself – I have learned that I am good at things I never thought I could do (like science and math), that my best is better than good enough and that I have made the right decision to pursue my passion in life.

I learned how to communicate more professionally and accurately to client or among the group

Make the most of your time. Ask questions, don't keep quiet out of fear of sounding stupid. Everyone is there to learn if you don't ask your questions you're limiting your knowledge and not making the most of the resources you are paying thousands of dollars for. Secondly, don't rush through college. You may feel that you have to complete your degree in 4 years, but that is simply not true. Take the time to absorb as much information as possible and decide where you want to direct your career. Take advantage of the career planning services offered by your school. Take career indicator tests like the myers briggs or something similiar to help you figure out what you're good at. Do internships. You don't have to wait until your senior year and you don't have to apply for ones directly related to your major. This is your chance to expose yourself to any and everything. Don't limit yourself

I would tell myself to study hard. Don't listen to people when they tell you that its gonna be horrible. its there personal experience. Make it your own so you have something good to tell other young students if they ask you about college life. it's not as bad as they say.

Don't sweat the details: in high school most students are lost in a sea of details; self image, whos dating who, which trigonometry pages you have to study, finishing a portfolio,etc, etc. In college theres simply too many details to handle and it is very easy to become overwhelmed, especially when entering an industy as a young proffesional. Prioritizing is essential in school and life, and if you do it right work can become play. Take time to think about whats really important to you, find meaning in everything you do. Never do a project just for a grade; find a way to add your personal meaning to it, and have fun doing it. Be genuinely interested in your classes and career. This will increase your focus and enjoyment in what your doing. Once you have a fundamental direction and interest; the details will come naturally, this leads to a better quality of work and life.

MY TWENTY-ONE YEAR OLD SELF WOULD PROBABLY TELL MY SIXTEEN SELF, TO SAVE MONEY AND FOLLOW YOUR PASSION. AFTER MY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION I ATTENDED A SCHOOL THAT MY PARENTS WANTED ME TO ATTEND. AFTER SPENDING THREE YEARS AT THIS SCHOOL, I CAME TO THE REALIZATION THAT THIS WAS MY LIFE AND I NEEDED TO MAKE MY OWN CHOICES. UPON REVIEWING THE COST OF ATTENDANCE AT MY DREAM SCHOOL ,I KNEW THAT I COULD NOT AFFORD TO FINANCE MY OWN WAY THROUGH SCHOOL. PRIOR TO, I SPENT MY ENTIRE HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WORKING SO THAT I COULD PURCHASE THE LATEST GADGET AND CLOTHING. I HAD ALSO DISREGARDED MY CREDIT SCORE. NOW AT TWENTY-ONE I MAKE SURE TO SAVE A PORTION OF EVERY CHECK AND MONTIOR MY CREDIT SCORE. ADDITIONALLY, I EXPLAIN THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING GREAT CREDIT AND A SAVINGS ACCOUNT TO YOUNGER FAMILY MEMBES AND CO-WORKERS. I DON'T WANT ANYONE TO WAKE UP AND REALIZE THEY CAN NOT ACCOMPLISH THEIR DREAM DUE TO SMALL CASUALITIES.

I would deeply consider the dream I am pursuing as well as the career I would be involving in. I would also consider many alternatives. I may not even apply for this school I currently study in because I think there are other better school that would help my future and I would think deeply , then decide which school would best fit me.

Knowing what I know now, the main piece of advice I would give myself is, "Be true to yourself and do not pass judgment on others." In high school, there are pressures of conforming to the ideal "cool kid", but in college everyone comes together. People that you may not have been friends with in high school will become your best friends here, and I think that if I were prepared for that I would have had a much better start to college life. When I started school, I associated myself with people who I thought I wanted to be friends with, and it turned out that I was not heading down a good path with my new "friends". I wound up meeting people who were somewhat different on the outside yet identical on the inside. These people are friends that I know I will be friends with for the rest of my life. I can be myself, which is such a relief, and have learned things about myself that I never knew. I wish I knew then what I know now. I am grateful for the experiences and for finding people who have changed my life for the best.

I would advise to dorm here. The workload is a huge undertaking. Prepare yourself by studying in high school. I did not do this. When I entered college, I did not know how to study. Time management is essential. Balance your social life and your education. It is easy to push things aside for a good time. Push the envelope and listen carefully. There is so much to learn here. Try different things. Have an open mind. Take full advantage of the social and activity groups. Networking is key, whereas no man is an island. In this day and age, it does matter who you know, so take full advantage of it. Take advantage of the job opportunities and keep in touch with alumni. Give back. There is so much one can benefit from ones experiences.

If i could go back in time and talk to my self in highschool as a senior. i would convince myself not to procrastinate. if i didnt procrastinate, i would have filled out more scholarship forms, my grade would have been even higher. Also if i took more time into studing for my S.A.T. , i would have been in better shape for college.