Hi everyone!<\/p>\n
Welcome back – or if it’s your first year at FIT, welcome! \u00a0I know it is a big transition going from high school to college, so I have a few (FIT specific) tips!<\/p>\n
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Make friends in your major<\/p>\n
Of course don\u2019t limit yourself to your major, but having a few people whom you can talk to about classes, homework and major related things has been probably the most important thing I\u2019ve done. Especially in small majors (my program, Production Management, has 50 student a year roughly) knowing the people you\u2019ll be spending the next 2 to 4 years with helps! It\u2019s also a key part of networking. These classmates are your peers now, and also after you graduate- you might be working with them some day. Even just knowing peoples names and being friendly can help you and them out a lot.<\/p>\n
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Take a walk<\/p>\n
You\u2019re in NYC! If you didn\u2019t grow up here, and even if you did, there is so much to see and do! Check out Hudson Yards, check out the floral district, check out Madison Square Park. Walk the Highline, stroll Chelsea Piers. There\u2019s so much to see in a 15 block radius.<\/p>\n
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Poke around campus<\/p>\n
It took me way too long to find the student lounge at school- I wish I had walked around the halls more and seen what areas for students there are. Sometimes it\u2019s hard to know what happens in buildings where your classes aren\u2019t. There is even a bridge between the library and the main classrooms on campus. Don\u2019t be like me and find all the good spots your last year! Enjoy them all 4.<\/p>\n
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Looking forward<\/p>\n
Think you might want to be an RA? Now is a great time to start the process! Talk to your RA and find out what steps you\u2019d need to take – there are some long lead time requirements so it is important to understand them if you think this is something you\u2019d want to do. The process starts earlier than you\u2019d think, so start exploring the option now if you\u2019re interested!<\/p>\n
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Enjoy your first year at FIT, and don’t be afraid to invest in yourself. \u00a0Make time to study, make friends at your pace, and enjoy what the city has to offer. \u00a0There is no “right” way to be an FIT student – we’re all unconventional students following our uncommon goals!<\/p>\n
See you around campus,<\/p>\n
Sam<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Hi everyone! Welcome back – or if it’s your first year at FIT, welcome! \u00a0I know it is a big transition going from high school to college, so I have a few (FIT specific) tips! Make friends in your major Of course don\u2019t limit yourself to your major, but having a few people whom … <\/p>\n