Recently I've been doing a lot of thinking about school, post-graduation, and my future career. I used to go to a four-year public university, in the middle of nowhere. That got real old, real fast. I toughed it out for two years (and by toughed, I mean I had a really kick-ass time, and wouldn't trade the experiences and friends I gained for anything), as all the inspiration I had was Northface jackets and wheat fields.
I decided during winter break of my second year that I would transfer to a private art school. Holy balls was that an ordeal. They made it really easy to transfer, but it was a bitter pill to swallow knowing that it was a shite load of money and I would have to work full-time to keep attending school. Also, I had made really great relationships with people by my second year, so leaving them was difficult, as any part of moving always is.
Out of three locations I had in mind to move to, the one I stuck with was Seattle.
This city is amazing. I really do love it, and I cannot begin to tell you how happy I am that I made the decision to come here.
I was scared. It felt like everything I signed was taking a part of my soul through fine-print. "If you don't make the payments, we kick you out forever and your life will end" kind of scary. Just kidding. But that's how I felt. I had never had a job during school, and I had no idea how I was going to manage 5 classes and 40 hours of work each week.
But here's the kicker, folks:
I did it.
I kicked my toosh into gear. I got great grades. I worked a lot. And I was okay. I may have been delirious from lack of sleep, and I may have cried enough for two lifetimes, but it has been worth it. I am learning so much more than I could have ever imagined.
Now you're probably thinking, "oh good, she's found a great school finally, yay!" (just me?) and while this is true, I have been playing around with the idea of moving to another school. Yes I am fully aware that I am the definition of a girl, being as I can't make up my mind. Ever.
The point is... I have made the decision to go to New York City, baby!
I will be applying to FIT and Parsons, some of the top schools in the country. I am reeeeal nervous, but I am really excited to push myself and put together a great portfolio.
Cross your fingers for me! I'm going to need all the luck I can get.
Tips for surviving in NYC would be MUCH appreciated!
I will be applying to FIT and Parsons, some of the top schools in the country. I am reeeeal nervous, but I am really excited to push myself and put together a great portfolio.
Cross your fingers for me! I'm going to need all the luck I can get.
Tips for surviving in NYC would be MUCH appreciated!
