Life Hack: How to be an Optimist

As we begin to get further into school it can be difficult to be optimistic when you are stressed out. But finding ways to stay optimistic about the future and your life will allow you to be positive even when your life isn’t exactly all rainbows. First, It is a very important goal to set …

First Week at FIT

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 …

Fire & Ice Exhibition

Hello! I just wanted to come here and let you guys know that currently all graduating AAS fashion design students are having an exhibition of their semester work inspired by “Fire & Ice”. I went there yesterday to see my roommates work and was blown away by some of the things I saw. I definitely recommend …

NJ → NY: New York Transplant Tips & Tricks

  Hi everyone! My name is Melinda and I am one of the newest additions to the Admissions Blog! I am very excited to be a part of this wonderful platform to share my experiences as an FIT student with you all. As the title suggests, I am a New York transplant. What does this …

Embracing the Cold

While we have definitely had a mild winter, there are many days where we just don’t want to leave our rooms because of the brisk wind outside.  As a result of staying in for the night, sometimes we are at a complete loss of what to do.  I’m here to help!  Here are some of …