Fashion Institute of Technology Top Questions

What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

maria

Start early and know what you want ina school. For the student, make sure its the right school for you and not for your parents.

Michelle

Take time to visit the schools you're interested in, and get involved in activities related to the career field you may want to persue. You may think you're interested in a certain field, but then may get to a school that specializes in that field to discover you hate it. I thought I was interested in accessory design, so I took a weekend class at FIT in highschool and discovered that I didn't like it. Instead I found I was interested in fashion design.

Vasudha

Get very involved. You will mkae friends to last you for life.

Samantha

For Students, follow your dreams and fulfill your goals. Visit as many colleges as you are interested in and choose the one that is for you. College is a place where you can explore who you are and discover who you want to become. I know for many our college is chosen for us since before we even started looking. Students remember college is a place where you grow up; this is your life. For Parents, support your children in every way. Let them follow their dreams and encourage them to do the best that they can. Remember you were a child once and you had dreams; now let your son or daughter live theirs. Good luck to you, try not to cry to hard while you leave you child on their campus. As much as your child is involved, they will always find time to talk to you.

stephanie

students interact with your campus and not take everything too seriously.

Hallie

I would say that any school they are thinking of attending to plan your four years of classes in a way where you can get the most out of the classes and still enjoy the school you attend. Make sure the school faculty is friendly and helpful. Spend more than one time visiting the school to get a better idea of what kind of people go there. First visits can sometimes be decieving and if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Take time to make a decision about what school you are going to go to and have a back-up plan if you don't like the school once you start going there, you'll have something to fall back on. Find out about the area of your school and enjoy everything the town or city has to offer. Get involved in clubs, projects, teams, it will help you meet new people, and make friends. Put yourself out there and don't live in your own little world, because after college is the real world so act like you live in it.

Fanny

Students must try to find a college where they feel most comfortable - Trying to speak to students who currently attend the school is helpful - student should also try to attend a class. If they can pend a few days with a person attending the school - That's even better. Parents should be as helpful as possible - supportive - and patient!

Esther

Go to a general university and dorm.

Marie

Make sure your kids are 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} about what they want to study. If they aren't sure don't send them to a school which makes them declare their major within their first year. It'll waste you money if you send them to a non-liberal art school, because most change their mind when they are there. Allow them to dorm the first year to see if they like it even though you are scared out of your mind, to let them go. They will learn to be adults and the responsibilities that come with being an adult and will also learn to appreciate you more as a parent.

Shara

I would suggest the student visit all potential choices, taking all tours of the campus and talking with as many possible students to really get a feeling for what student and residential life is like at the particular school. Also, you'll want to be realistic in your potential choices. If you fall in love with a school that is entirely out of your price range (like a friend of mine), you won't be satisfied with any other school, making it impossible for you to be happy with your choice. Regarding your experience, I feel that students should always remember to put their work before all else, even a job. With their new found independence and numerous new friends, college students often forget that they are actually there for an education and that should be top priority. In finishing your work on time, you create more free time for partying and socializing with the stress r trying to finish your work afterwards. In my opinion, we pay so much for our college education, and I think we should make that our absolute most important responsibility at that time. There will always be time for parties afterwards.

nadine

Students, make sure you shop around before you make your final decision-even if you feel that it's been your dream college since were younger. Visit the college, walk around, talk with staff (see how they respond to your questions-are they helpful?)-by doing this you will see if this is truly the school for you. Don't rush your decision.

Jieun

Prospective students should choose a college that will suit them with regards to the major they are interested in. It is also good to visit the college before enrolling, because it gives you a good idea of what the atmostphere of the school is like, instead of regretting after you move in to the college dorm. Don't choose a college just because your friend is attending there or you heard the campus is pretty or that they have great parties. It is wise to choose a school that has a great administrative staff and faculty that will aid you efficiently with the admissions, registrars and financial aid processes, as these can be very confusing and difficult for first-time college students. Try to avoid colleges where lectures hold too many students. The smaller the class, the more chance a student has of getting to know the professor and actually learning something useful. Watch out for schools where drug-use is tolerated or not controlled. Many school dorms are target to wide-spread drug use, and it is wise to get a tour of the school dorm to make sure it is drug-free.

Rachael

Visit the school and go with your gut instinct. if you arent thrilled with it right away, its not likely to grow on you. keep an open mind and really it isnt the end all. got to an undergrad that is affordable so you have some money left for grad school.

Jessica

visit all the schools before making the final decision.

Monique

Sit down first before applying to any school, and decide what you want to do with your life. Really think about the next five, ten or fifteen years of your life, and what you see yourself doing. Dont choose anything that doesnt make you happy first, dont feel pressured to do something, just because parents or an older family member did it. It takes alot of hard work, patience, and dedication to get through college and be successful. So be sure, this is one choice that can alter the rest of your life.

Rubin

Well if one is looking for a school to go to a few classes (2-5) then one should go to one that you pay for each class so that way you're not paying for extra things that you know you will not be taking part of or using because one wishes to work at the same time. However if you want to take as many as me every semester (6-10) then you should go to a school where you pay a flat rate so that way you have other things to do at the school such as join a club or make a new club. there are also community event such as concerts and movie screenings one can go to at the school. Those fees will also pay for your unlimited use of labs and classrooms. Also if one is a low income student you should always be a full time student so you can recieve a good amount of financial asssistance. Well good luck and good will hunting!

Rachel

Visit as many college campuses as you can that offer programs in your feild of interest. Environment can be a huge factor on the overall happiness and success of your college life. Talk to current students and alumni at various schools and try to get a feeling for what your own experience at each school good really be like. Then make your decision based on what fits your lifestyle and personality best.

Kaitlin

To look at the campus and try to stay overnight with people that you know or have met and trust.

Christine

Pick something you would love to do for the rest of your life.

Emily

When searching for the right school to attend for yourself its good to really know yourself, your strengths and talents. If you go by that, you'll find the perfect major. To find the school with the perfect campus to attend, you just need visit schools and see which one feels right. When you find it, you'll know.

Keri

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