Student: Amanda (17) from Garden City, Long Island

Program: Precollege, Saturday/Sunday Live

Pre-College Courses: Intermediate Sewing and Embroidery Design and  Fashion Design Portfolio III

Describe your personal style: Classy with a little bit of edge. I love “flow-y” clothes especially flare/bell-bottom jeans.

Where do you go on your breaks from class? On my lunch break I usually go to the museum exhibit or work in the library.

What is your favorite thing about FIT? The amount of inspiration around you and exposure to the industry.

Who or what inspires you? Everything around me is inspiring in some way. One of my favorite designers that inspires me is Christian Siriano.

What do you want to do after you graduate from college? I would love to begin my own business or partner with someone who loves evening wear as much as I do.