Moving Out Tips

After having moving in and out of the dorms several times at this point, I consider myself to be a professional.  Moving out is no easy feat especially when you’re moving out at the exact same time as hundreds of other students, but here are some of my tips and tricks as to how to …

Surviving Your Last Month at FIT

Although I’m not graduating this year, we are all preparing for the last few weeks at FIT! If you are graduating this year, here are some tips to survive the countdown to a new chapter in life! 1. Have fun! The last semester in NYC can be stressful. Everyone is freaking out about what they …

What FIT Taught Me

I’m coming up on graduating from FIT in a matter of a few weeks and I decided this would be a good platform to reflect on what I learned. Say thank you to the security department.  Often underappreciated, it’s important the the security department gets recognized for their hard work.  Understand that there is someone …

Mariano’s Survival Guide: LA-NYC

Being bi-coastal has it’s pros and cons. Winter Break is ironically a breeze, but Summer Break sure does bring on the heat when it comes to bringing everything back home. Here are a couple of tips I recommend if you’re far, far, away from NYC. 1. Get a storage unit: Manhattan Mini Storage has great …

Living in NYC: Dorm Hacks

Living in NYC can be quite an experience, but it is truly what you make it. Here is a 5 helpful dorm hacks/tips that I have found helpful over my last two years dorming at FIT! 1. Make a chore list: It doesn’t have to be elaborate, but you need one. Things will get messy, …