Personal Narrative: My Journey To East Carolina University

As I embarked on my college journey I was very eager to get away from the familiarity of New Jersey. I decided to head south and attend East Carolina University. To me this was a huge culture shock; the people, the fashion, the accents, the food, and the pace of life were all extremely different. I went through a long period of homesickness and just missing the little things of the northern lifestyle. Despite my everlasting discontent, I decided to stick it out and hope for the best. I joined a sorority and got involved around campus through intermural sports and other activities. This still, however, has failed to help me feel a sense of comfortableness. I came to this university as an intended nursing major and as I took multiple science related classes and struggled through Chemistry, I came to
I would spend hours on hours just looking at the latest trends on different clothing sites as well as watching what the top designers were creating each season for their next fashion show. Just like any other girl, I do absolutely love to shop, but other than just picking up a dress and paying for it I am truly intrigued by the way merchandise affects me. Most times I am in awe at how such a simple dress can look so elegant or be designed to look couture. Even more so how one simple piece can change an entire look and be worn a million ways. Everything about merchandise and the way we can use our creativity and sense of style to express ourselves is truly fascinating. It is simply an art that your everyday person almost always takes for granted.
For myself, this is why I wish to study the world of fashion. I plan to study Fashion Business Management but would also like to explore the merchandising aspects of the industry as well. I believe that I am a perfect candidate for the Fashion Institute of Technology, I believe that my creativity and positive attitude will further enhance my passion for this