Life after FIT NYC | 6 Things we wish we knew before we graduated.

[@princessbejai3276]

You guys remind me of myself at age 22 moving to NYC after fashion school. I am now in my 30’s. Everything you two said is accurate! 🤣🤣😂. One thing that kept me working was signing up with as many headhunters as possible (4th floor, jbc styles, 24Seven name it). My resume is longgggg but guess what, I gain so many skills that I did not gain in school and till this day it helps me. I even interned for as low as $12 an hr as a graphic designer bc I wanted to learn a new skill. After learning I dipped! And found a full time job as a Cad Artist doing prints. So I went from drawing flats to doing prints/production artwork. Now I will tell you this which is the hidden secret in this industry. CAD/print designers make $$$$$$. All you do is make prints. If you don’t know how to do it, take a course and heck! There is KZbin university now. I dislike when these companies try to make you do the tech packs, be a designer and more, but pay less. That’s doing 3 People’s job. If you just starting out DO IT! Then dip! And find a new job with those skills getting way more pay. Good luck guys.

[@Paolachenriquez]

Thank you so much for watching!! It was so encouraging to read and thank you for your advice!! I transitioned into graphic design full time now and I 100% agree with you!

[@Happygurlforeva]

Ty for the advice! I’m looking to enroll in fashion school in about a year and any shared experiences help honestly 😩 and I love your braids girl!!

[@iqrafatima035-b9]

Hey, can you please help me out? I am going for the fashion design associates degree. Will I get a good job or internship after that? Will it worth investing the money into FIT? Please answer. Really worried about it.😥

[@melanevalle2273]

Still in high school but I dream of going into FIT thanks for the advice I will keep it in mind 😁

[@destinyzroom]

Thanks so much for this content! I relate to both of you! New subbie!!

[@Mariluv2314]

Can you do a video on networking and how to create relationships and keep in contact

[@bxttercxup5951]

This maybe a stupid question but I have a lot of ideas in my head but I have a hard time getting it on paper so do you have any tips to help with that?

[@Paolachenriquez]

Try doing a mind dump! Where you just journal out all of your ideas (it doesn't matter if they're incomplete) and then you can take step back with a clearer mind and review all of the ideas in front of you.

[@valentinaguarracino1025]

Hey i have a question, I’m applying to fit, fashion design and one of the parts is to submit sketches of garments I have created, can I add in on the garments the brand name I want to create? Will it look bad for people grading it or should I leave branding for later on?

[@callista6421]

no don’t add branding

[@jessicatran5047]

Your videos have been so helpful to me, Thank you so much! I was wondering, did you and Melanie get your bachelors at FIT or just the associates? and which would you recommend from your personal experience? I’m not from New York and the out of state tuition is expensive, I don’t know if going for all 4 years will be worth it.

[@Paolachenriquez]

Hey there! Yes Melany and I both got our bachelors there. And it depends on your major. FIT Only accepts certain transfer credits so look at what you need and what can transfer. I would recommend you try to take a few gen eds at your community college. However, double check with someone from registrar.

[@ken12ken122]

your video was so helpful! but i was wondering how you guys paid for FIT when you attended and if you are still paying off your loans if you did take any out? i was accepted as a transfer student but sadly and i am out of state and didn’t even realize how expensive it would be, as i thought i would be able to get more financial aid.

[@ken12ken122]

also do you think it’s worth going to FIT if you have to take out a lot of loans?

[@saramember1314]

hey! i’m thinking of transferring to fit bc it is one of the cheaper options out there and the education and experiences are super good!! it’s definitely up to you at the end of the day if you want to invest in it or if you’d rather look for something else :) but i would say that for its quality, it’s price is definitely worth it

[@ken12ken122]

Sara Lorelle it’s cheap if your in state but out of state it’s very expensive considering everything. I agree it’s a great school and would be worth it but considering my financial situation it wouldn’t be worth taking out so much loans

[@ruchitajoshi3082]

heyy could you let me know if an associates degree is enough to land a decent job?

[@Mariluv2314]

Is there specific websites you apply to fashion jobs?

[@fashionforcause1753]

Thanks for the video it actuallys means a lot

[@meryem8618]

And can u recommend me a good uni that has scholarships plz

[@meryem8618]

Thanks both of u for the help and I was asking does F. I. T gives scholarships. And can I go to F. I. T before 18 🤔

[@melanycorchado3996]

Yes! Melany here, I started FIT at 17. :)

[@aubreywilliamson7176]

@@melanycorchado3996 how???

[@fibromiteready2fight809]

@@aubreywilliamson7176 if she finished high school, she can go to FIT. Because of my birthday, if I go fall 2023 I will be 17 as well.

[@meryem8618]

Actually another question if u don't mind I wanna ask how much money do I need to like u know

[@leo-rs3cj]

A LOT

[@ParadoxReport]

No one tells you the reality is that you probably won't get your dream job in fashion and then you have to change careers, that's it...the end

[@meryem8618]

And can u plz post videos more frequently