Welcome FIT newcomers! Wether it’s your first year of school, or you’re transferring in, we’re happy you’re here! Hopefully you’re feeling more settled in, but if not here are some of my favorite dorm essentials you might not have thought of that helped make my first year at FIT so much better. Reusable grocery bag …
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Welcome 1st Year Students!
Hi everyone! Welcome back – or if it’s your first year at FIT, welcome! I know it is a big transition going from high school to college, so I have a few (FIT specific) tips! Make friends in your major Of course don’t limit yourself to your major, but having a few people whom …
Taking a Foreign Language while Abroad
Hi everyone! This past semester when I was studying abroad I continued to work on my Japanese minor. While I really enjoyed taking the class in a different country and getting a different perspective, there were some unexpected challenges along the way! Here are some things to consider if you take a language class abroad. …
Fun on a Budget in NYC
Hi everyone! Even if you have only visited NYC, you’ll notice how quickly costs add up! When you’re a student on a tight budget, this can make having fun seem like an expensive treat. However, there are many fun things to do for little to no cash. Free Museum Days Many NYC museums have free …
Tokyo Trip
Hi everyone! Last month after wrapping up exams me and my friends from FIT studying abroad as well took a fantastic trip to Tokyo. It was so much fun! Here are the highlights and recommendations. Maid Cafe My personal favorite! As far as I know, Japan is the only place in the world where you …