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A Week @ FIT:

As many students wonder what actually happens during the week at FIT, the Department of Student Life gives all students a great breakdown of different events and activities going on, day by day! Each Sunday, “This Week @ FIT” provides plenty of information on things going on around campus. As a great intro into Week of Welcome, here is the daily get-down around town, or campus that is..

Tuesday, January 30

DECA’s Bake Sale | Sponsored by FIT Collegiate DECA
9am-5pm | David Dubinsky Student Center, Lobby
Come support FIT Collegiate DECA in their efforts to raise money for their annual competition! We will be selling baked goods to sweeten up your day!

Stalking Awareness | Sponsored by the Campus Anti-Violence Education Group and the Security Advisory Committee
12-2pm | David Dubinsky Student Center Lobby
January is Stalking Awareness Month! The New York Police Department will be in theDubinsky Lobby on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 from 12:00-2:00 pm to share tips and tricks for staying safe in the city. Learn different ways to stay safe and about resources on and off campus. This event is sponsored by the Campus Anti-Violence Education Group in collaboration with the Security Advisory Committee.

Gospel Choir Bake Sale | Sponsored by the FIT Gospel Choir
12-4pm| David Dubinsky Student Center, Lobby
Stop by the Dubinsky Lobby to grab a sweet treat and support the FIT Gospel Choir!

Get to Know The Library | Sponsored by The Gladys Marcus Library
12-2pm | Shirley Goodman Resource Center, 5th Floor Library Service Desk
The Library is one of the highest rated and most used resources on campus. Find out why by joining taking a 15 minute tour of our facilities and services.

New Club and Organization Financial Training | Sponsored by the Department of Student Life and the FIT Student Government Association
1-2pm | David Dubinsky Student Center, A721
Are you an member of an FIT Club or Organization? Attend New Club Training to get a refresher on Club and Organization policies and procedures. *Mandatory for New Clubs* Tuesday’s training will review important financial policies and procedures.

FIT SGA Hello Dolly Ticket Sale I Sponsored by the FIT SGA

1:15-2pm I David Dubinsky Student Center, A724

Welcome Week Ticket Sale; First Come, First Served! Stop by the David Dubinsky Student Center, 7th Floor Room A724 starting at 1:15pm to 2pm (or until tickets are sold) to buy tickets for the Broadway show Hello, Dolly! starring Bernadette Peters on Thursday, February 1st @ 7pm for $30/ea. Exact change/cash only and FIT ID is required (each ID can buy two tickets and non-FIT guests are permitted). Please contact Allie Carter at [email protected] for any questions or more information.

Outdoor Track & Field Team Meeting | Sponsored by the Department of Athletics and Recreation
5:30pm | David Dubinsky Student Center, Auxiliary Gym, AX39
Interested in joining FIT’s outdoor track & field team? Come down to the auxiliary gym to meet Coach Joe, find out details and ask any questions you may have. Can’t make the meeting? contact the coach at joseph_plutz@fitnyc.edu instead!

Dance Company Auditions | Sponsored by the Department of Athletics and Recreation
8:30pm | Business and Liberal Arts Center, Dance Studio, BX28
Got what it takes to join FIT’s dance company? Come down to the dance studio to show off your moves, find out details and ask any questions you may have. Contact the dance company director at carlita_ector@fitnyc.edu for more info

Wednesday, January 31

Civility Initiative | Sponsored by The Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
12-2pm | David Dubinsky Student Center, Lobby
Stop by the table to learn about FIT’s exciting new civility initiative. Students will be able to sign the civility pledge, pick up button, and take a selfie in front of civility backdrop showing their support. Don’t forget to post your photo to social media using #IPledge.

FIT SGA Movie Night ‘Wonder Woman’ | Sponsored by The Student Government Association (FIT SGA)
8pm | David Dubinsky Student Center, Dining Hall

Join your Student Government Programming Committee for a screening of WONDER WOMAN. Movie nights are held bi-weekly same time, same place! Fresh popcorn always served!

Thursday, February 1

OL Recruitment Table | Sponsored by The Department of Student Life
12-2pm | David Dubinsky Student Center, Lobby
Interested in joining the 2018 Orientation Leader Team? Stop by the David Dubinsky Student Center lobby for more details.

OL Information Session | Sponsored by The Department of Student Life
1-2pm | Fred P. Pomerantz Art and Design Center, D530
Interested in joining the 2018 Orientation Leader Team? Join us for this informative and fun info session!

New Club and Organization Leader Training | Sponsored by the Department of Student Life and The Student Government Association
1-2pm | David Dubinsky Student Center, A721
Are you an member of an FIT Club or Organization? Attend new club training to get a refresher on Club and Organization policies and procedures. *Mandatory for New Clubs*

BSU “For the Cuture” Model Casting | Sponsored by the Black Student Union
1-2pm | David Dubinsky Student Center, A734
FIT’s Black Student Union is hosting model castings for their 2018 “For the Culture” runway presentation. Models must bring heels to walk in and come prepared with measurements known.

Provided by The Department of Student Life

Campus Follow-Up: Goodbye Stress

Hey Guys,

You may have read one of my recent posts about easy ways to maintain your stress levels during the semester. There are ways to do execute this right on campus as well! Yesterday, brought by FIT’s Health Services and the Department of Athletics and Recreation, Calm City Meditation Station came to campus. What is Meditation Station? This RV houses a mobile mediation station where students can take 10 minute restoration breaks. Here, quick mediation sessions are provided via audio-guide for the perfect refresher between classes. Up to nine people can participate in a session at once!

This station is essential as finals are just around the corner. Calm City will arrive back to FIT on December 5th and December 12th. Too packed this semester to spare ten minutes? No worries! In addition to those dates, this station will return to campus five more times during the spring semester. Trucks are no longer providing just food- check out Calm City Mediation Station if you have the time!

Did you know that FIT has its own Mediation Space? Located on the 7th Floor of the Dubinsky Building (A-746), students have the opportunity to unwind anytime Monday-Friday from the hours of 9am-6pm. This is the ideal space to individually take a few minutes to find peace during a busy day. As the center describes, “students from all backgrounds and cultures are invited to meditate, pray, reflect, or simply to take time to be still.”

Whenever you have the opportunity, always take time for self care. What are some ways you take time to unwind during a hectic day?

Well wishes,
Annmarie X

Why NYC is Great for College Students

Hey there!

I don’t know about you, but I remember when I was picking my college, something that was really important for me was the location. I wanted it to be something totally different to what I was used to back home. I was hesitating between New York and Los Angeles, but ended up picking New York for several reasons:

1. Fashion Capital As a fashion student New York is the place to be. It’s considered one of the top fashion capitals in the world. You get to see, live and breath fashion firsthand!

2. Proximity Your campus is basically New York City, which means everything is so close. There are so many means of transportation too, which makes it so much easier to wander around the city.

3. Experience all kind of urban nature From parks, beaches, sports fields to parks in the air, you have everything you need.

4. Abundance of museums and art galleries You have a museum for everything.

5. Experience NYFW You get to experience NYFW! Even if you don’t volunteer you still get to see and experience the madness that fashion week has on the city. Walk around and get inspired.

6. So many free events There is always something to do in New York. And if you don’t want to spend any money, there are so many free events around the city. In the summer you can go watch a movie in central park (it’s awesome), there are parades, street fairs and even free concerts!

7. Eat food from all over the world Any cravings you have the city will satisfy them. There are so many different restaurants, bars, diners and brunch places, it will take you two lives to try them all. Enjoy foods of all kind!

8. Concerts and Performances of all types From some of the best broadway shows to amazing ballet performances, you have a wide variety of options. Anything you want to watch will probably be happening soon. And FIT always hook students up with some amazing ticket deals!

xoxo

Zorya

Last First Day

Hello readers!!

It is so great to be back writing for the FIT Admissions Blog after a wonderful summer. What did I do you ask? Worked, worked, vacationed, and worked some more! And I enjoyed every second of it.

How was your summer? Did anyone make a trip to FIT? Take classes? Vacation somewhere cool?

Throughout the summer, at various family events, I would be asked, “So, you’re entering your senior year, huh?”

To which I smiled and reply, “Yeahhh, I can’t believe it’s finally here, but I’m ready.”

(But seriously, wasn’t it just yesterday that I was a freshman moving into Coed dorm?!?! Where does time go??)

There was no sarcasm, no lying behind a smile. I am ready for my senior year, and excited as ever. And I credit FIT for that. Each year as a returning student, you feel more and more prepared for what’s yet to come. What else FIT’s courses, professors and classmates have to offer you; what other adventures New York City has in store. You look back on the experiences and knowledge you’ve gained the year before and apply it to the road ahead.

Of course a small part of me is nervous of what’s to come 9 months from now, after I walk across the stage at graduation. But I choose to be excited rather than nervous. At this point, that’s all I can do. I’m not going to waste my energy fearing the “real world.” With the connections I’ve made while at FIT, I am confident I will be well equipped when entering the work force. For now, I will work hard, have fun, enjoy my senior year and the rest will fall into place.

So, as I walked back onto 27th street on my last first day of school, I was overwhelmed with a sense of nostalgia and familiarity. I felt back at home. I know this block, I know this campus. I know which water fountain’s the coldest, which classroom has the best view. Which corner I like to sit in and read my book in between classes, which computer lab is usually busiest. I was back in my flow.

I was shocked at how many new faces there were, now that I’m the “big man on campus” aka a Senior. The freshman look so young! Did I look that nervous on my first day? (The answer is yes)

In the sea of fresh-faced freshman, I found my fellow senior friends. We hugged, laughed, caught up on each other’s lives. I could see the comfort and sense of “home” in their eyes that only comes with time at FIT. First days aren’t as scary when you know your way around, and you’ve got friends by your side. We’ve made it three years together at this school and we’ll make it through this last year. Nothing can stop us now!

Get ready for a great year readers and fellow students! Please comment any questions or requests on blog posts you’d like me to look into!

xx,

Brendan