Student Life at FIT

Recently, I saw a comment asking us to talk more about what student life is like at FIT. And I had to stop and think about it before I could come to a clear realization about life here. We are not like any other school in the country. Many larger, more traditional colleges will proclaim …

Instagram Savvy

At FIT, students are constantly updating, tweeting, instagramming, and blogging to build their social media presence.  Among the hundreds of social media sites, Instagram appears to reign as one of the best.    Even the departments at FIT have their own instagram accounts to keep everyone updated on events, what’s happening in the offices, and to …

The Writing Studio

If I have learned anything from my experiences working, I know that the two things that are most important for any job are good writing and speaking skills. Yet, no one is born a talented speaker or writer (I don’t know if you know this, but babies literally cannot speak or write!) Fear not! If you feel that your …

Let’s Dance

The Museum at FIT is one of the best resources for design students here. There is almost always two exhibitions on view that can serve as inspiration for any personal or required projects. The exhibits can also be helpful for any student who is interested in learning more about fashion history. Currently the upstairs exhibit is called Exposed: A …

Strolling around NYC

So the first week of school I was walking to the building I’m studying for my interior design studio,  I decided to walk there instead of taking the subway or a taxi like I normally would. I am terrified of getting lost in the city by myself . The building I was looking for was close …