Why is it never enough for a fashion student?

Ok fashion majors, can we all agree that our day-to-day is never enough?

Our resumes are like a sewer, but overflowing with internships, jobs, side-jobs, classes, clubs, activities and more…

And we’re pretty damn proud of all of our accomplishments. But, why do we keep striving for more? Is it the stress put on us to have the best of the best on paper? Does it make us feel better not having a second to breathe? Could it be the fast-paced city life? Although, it sure feels like we are running a lot faster.

I started my first year of college with no job and seven classes on my plate. You’re probably thinking seven is a lot, but that’s the norm here at FIT.

It had to start with my second semester where I started to feel like I needed more. So, I decided to get involved on campus; participating in two clubs. Then sophomore year came along… and as you may know, in the beginning of each semester, every student introduces themselves with a short bio.

During the introductions, did you ever find yourself mentally taking note of all the internships and jobs that your classmates already have? It makes you come to the realization that you really need to get that ball rolling. Though, in the back of your head, you feel like you have all the time in the world. In actuality, you don’t. Time flies during your college years and before you know it, you’re working 38 hours a week (considered part-time, but two hours below full-time, ha.), taking the maximum amount of credits at school, a few extracurricular activities and trying to have a social life.

Swooping in at the speed of light comes senior year and now you’re emailing your way through girls night at dinner.

It really is never enough, though. We will try to add as much on our plate as we can. We want those resumés stacked come graduation. Because this industry means business and we’re all trying to make it in the big apple; it's a fashion student’s dream.