Well I'm not 100% financially independent yet since my parents are still supporting me, but I do pay for things using money that I have either saved up or earned from working when I'm not in school. I also try to manage my spending as much as possible, and other than materials for school and food, whether it be groceries or eating out, I don't spend much on other things.
Well since I'm a student at Parsons, my opinions are going to be a little biased, but regardless of that, Parsons is one of the best institutions for visual arts. Of course it depends of what your intended major is (i.e. Parsons is known for their fashion program whereas other schools are known for other studies) and I recommend you choose a school that will support your personal studies and style of art. Speaking specifically for the fashion program, I do feel that Parsons allows for more flexibility in their curriculum and there is a lot more room for experimentation and exploration of other art mediums compared to fashion programs at other schools. Of course this doesn't mean that Parsons doesn't have high standards for their students, but based off my experience so far, I do feel that Parsons values concept and creativity over technical skills, especially for incoming students/underclassmen. It all comes down to what you want from your education and finding a program that will fit your academic wants and needs. I hope this was somewhat helpful, and please feel free to reach out if you ever have any other questions!! <3
Since I just finished my first year at Parsons, I have limited insight on what the fashion design program entails in my remaining years. Even though I am majoring in fashion design, I didn't learn sewing, pattern making, or garment construction from my core classes in my first year. First year students in Parsons must go through a fundamental year where they take classes for things like drawing and Adobe Suites, but in their second semester of their first year, students are able to choose electives that pertain more to their intended majors. For example, I took a sewing class as my elective, and through that class I learned how to draft patterns, drape from a dress form, and how to construct garment basics (i.e. skirt, bodice, and dress), but the class curriculum depends on the professor. However, in our second year, fashion design students will have three studios per semester, each one dedicated to developing fashion designs, fashion illustration, and technical sewing and construction skills. I hope this was helpful and answered your question!
yes ofc!! i’m so glad you liked it!! but i will say that i did not come up with this idea and i’m pretty sure there have been other people who have done something similar
Jodi, So happy to have explored your channel.Your videos are like a perfect blend of fashion & fun.. Such an amazing reflection of your uniqueness.... like a soul carnival !! Its such a pleasure to watch you with your awesome vibes... These high quality visuals set your content apart !! Cannot wait to see where your video adventure takes us next :)... always luv from Nederlands..
