Although I am no longer a Freshman I have been there and conquered that year. So I thought I would give you all a few tips to help you get through it. DONT BUY TEXTBOOKS AT THE SCHOOL BOOKSTORE! That was the biggest mistake I made, my first semester I probably spent over 500 dollars …
Category Archives: Liberal Arts
Professor Beware
Having a good professor can make or break a class. There are certainly a range here at FIT, as anywhere else. I have found most of my professors as extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and interesting. I will admit to checking sites like ratemyprofessor.com as soon as teachers were announced, and I’m sure you will too. However, …
Discovering a Major: Packaging Design
by Claudia Arisso as told to Emily Bennett I came to FIT really interested in Packaging Design! You do have to begin with the Communication Design AAS, so there were still two years for me to make a sound decision, apply, and get accepted into the BFA program. Communication Design prepared me for Packaging because the 4th semester …
Love Your Library!
The FIT library is more than just a room with bookshelves; it has more resources than most students realize! Of course, the Gladys Marcus Library houses an impressive collection of print books pertaining to fashion, art, architecture, etc., but it also has books on every subject including history, psychology, and literature. There is also a …
We All Have a Story to Tell…
By this point in my college career, I can’t even tell you the number of papers I’ve had to write. From papers on genetic disorders, to the Harlem Renaissance, to Karl Lagerfeld and to direct marketing. As interesting as some topics may be, its not the most fun. But hey, I’m in college…what do I …