Tag: Advice
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The Precollege Dream: Arden
I have high expectations for myself. Very high expectations. I dream to work my way up in retail whether it is starting at Claire’s and ending in Chanel, or Sales to corporate at Saks. I dream to be a top fashion blogger. I dream to work for Vogue and travel the world and learn from…
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Getting Down to Business: Preparing Your Portfolio
Hi readers! This week I would like to get down to a more serious topic, preparing your college portfolio. I’ll be honest with you, it’s a difficult task to compile your work. As you try to put together your best pieces, it’s hard to not think about what other students are putting in theirs as…
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Fueling Your Fire
Hi everyone! This week I wanted to focus on the heart of your inspirations. Sometimes narrowing down the specifics of what inspires you isn’t as simple as it may seem. You could draw inspiration from a big idea, such as nature or a certain location; or you could even pull inspiration from everyday household items…
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A Precollege Student’s Guide to NYC
Hi Everyone! After reading my blog last week, hopefully all of you have found a great new friend who can join you in exploring the big city! FIT classes are obviously the best part of the day, but before and after class, and during breaks, here are a list of restaurants, museums and shops that…
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Critiques
It’s incredible to think we’re nearing the home stretch of this FIT experience. It feels like not even a few days ago I was walking into orientation, wide eyed and ready to learn. Being at FIT has definitely broadened my horizons and taught me far beyond what I expected. Many of our lessons I’ve already been familiar…
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What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?
What do you want to be when you grow up? A question asked to every single person under the age of 22 from their first day of kindergarten to the day they graduate college. I hate it because I think it’s a cop-out from adults who don’t know any other way to relate to kids.…