1. Expectation= Glamours office with comfy chairs, glass desk and gold pens Reality= Your average building with poor lighting, cubicles and a receptionist that doesn’t smile at you when you walk in. 2. Expectation= Kitchen with a fancy coffee machine for you to fuel up when you are feeling low Reality= Kitchen smaller then a city…
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Problems of a Ryerson Fashion Student
Welcome to Rye-High (aka Ryerson University), where campus is half runway show thanks to Fashion Students and half rolled-out-of-bed-pjs thanks to all others. 1st year kits There are multiple, and they’re HEAVY, which means you’ll need more then 2 hands when picking them up, so bribe your bestie and get them before they sell out! The…
Organizing For The Year 101
In such a fast paced industry like fashion, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, and let’s face it: juggling a full time course load, internships and a part time job to pay for it all is not an easy task. Staying organized is a crucial part it being successful in fashion, and thanks to these simple…
Fashion Design vs. Communication at Ryerson University
I can’t even tell you how many people I’ve encountered in 4 years who have replied to my comments about being in fashion school with something along the lines of: “Oh, you’re in fashion… that’s fun! so could you make me a pair of pants or something?” To which I force a polite laugh and…
Portfolio 101: How To Guarantee Acceptance Into Fashion School
In any creative industry, having a strong portfolio is a crucial part of making your work stand out, and can be your “make or break”. Coming up with a strong yet original and creative concept for your portfolio can be difficult and time consuming, luckily, we have all the tips to help set you apart…
What They Failed To Tell You Before Becoming A Fashion Student
I’m sure the stereotypes in movies scared you a little bit (Miranda Priestley was no joke, and trust me, you’ll run into professors and bosses who could very well be the devil dressed in a Prada disguise), but there’s a whole lot more to be worried about then just an intimidating professor. That’s why we’re…
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