Category: Alumni
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The FIT dream experience by Alexis Carey
In 2011 I decided it would be fun to do the FIT middle school summer workshop with my best friend, Sarah. I had heard about it through my mom, since she went to school at FIT and knew I was interested in fashion. On July 11, 2011, our very first day, my mom walked Sarah…
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Been There, Done That – Precollege Alum Caitlyn Hansen
My name is Caitlyn Hansen and I attended Precollege Programs while I was a high school student. I would like to share some recent accomplishments of mine and the wonderful opportunities I have had at over my four years at FIT. In high school I took two Precollege courses at FIT. I took HFS 180…
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If At First You Don’t Succeed…: A Conversation With Typhani Sheppard
The college application process is daunting and rewarding. It combines the best and worst aspects of academic pressure. Typhani Sheppard knew she wasn’t the best, but if she worked harder than everyone else, and didn’t just give up, she could succeed. Typhani story is one of perseverance, hard work, and dedication. Typhani was in the midst…
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Been There, Done That – An Interview With Precollege Alum Bruno Meira
I was born in Brazil, and raised in New York. I have just graduated with an AAS Degree in Communication Design, and now I am entering my first semester as an upper division student pursuing a BS Degree in International Trade and Marketing for the Fashion Industries, planning to minor in French and International Politics. The…
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Been There, Done That – An Interview With Precollege Alum Isabella Muzzi
This week, Precollege Programs had the opportunity to speak with FIT undergraduate student and Precollege alumni, Isabella Muzzi. Isabella was born and raised in Manhattan. She loves New York City because of its diversity and ability to change so quickly. It has been a major inspiration to her as…
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Been There, Done That – An Interview With Precollege Alum Lilly Truscott
This week, Precollege Programs had the opportunity to speak with FIT undergraduate student and Precollege alumni, Lilly Truscott. Lilly was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, but moved to Nashville, TN during high school. She is currently in her first semester at FIT, working towards her AAS in Advertising and Marketing Communications. After gaining…