Looking back on my first week at FIT, I can remember how absolutely terrified I was. I was in a new city, it was my first time at a university, I knew very few people, and I was already homesick. The first week can be daunting and it is the easiest and the hardest to go …
Author Archives: Ashley
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Applying
Applying to any university can be absolutely terrifying. From the deadlines, fees, essay questions, and portfolio submissions (Art & Design only), you’ve got a whole lot on your plate! Here are some tips that I wish someone would have told me prior to applying to FIT or any university: Your most recent work may not …
Goals for the Semester
Welcome back to the Admissions Blog! To anyone that may be coming across the site for the first time, I’m Ashley and I am a senior photography major and art history minor! If you are an incoming student, returning student, or anyone that is interested in applying to FIT, let us know if you have …
Moving: Tips and Tricks
In my previous post, I mentioned that I am leaving Manhattan. Not only is finding an apartment incredibly stressful, but the moving process is no joke either. I’m here to help you out to make the process run as smoothly as possible! Pack early – The earlier you begin to pack, the sooner you know an …
Why I’m Moving
Now that the semester is officially over, most students have moved out of the dorms, gone home for the summer, or got an apartment in the city to take on some city dreams for the summer! For me, I’m leaving Manhattan. I currently have an apartment In Manhattan but with my lease being up, I …