5 Reasons Why I quit fashion design at Parsons
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Thumbs up if you think I look like a school teacher (haha) I've been debating my decision for over a year now, and I came to the conclusion that it was best for me to quit fashion design at Parsons. Today, I'll explain to you why.
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Hopefully, this will help any of you clear your thoughts of if you want to go into design or not :)
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it costs about a quarter of a MILLION dollars to graduate parsons. i finished in the 80s and went on to a very successful career, but most of my classmates either dropped out, or finished and ended up working mundane retail jobs. and while it was always an expensive school i made enough to pay back my loans and live very comfortably. truth be told, most students today won't get jobs in design and if their parents aren't rich they will spend their lives trying to pay off an education that was completely useless. it's only worth it if you are completely dedicated and you're good enough. unfortunately most of the students who are there aren't.
@@sharonyeunkim i was an art director specializing in magazine publishing. i worked for 19 years until i had my first child. fashion is obviously very different, but there is one similarity. they are very youth oriented, and you can only be young and hot ...until you're not. good luck to you in your pursuits!
Hi can i plz contact u im very interested in this
@@karensmith1521 sure, you can email catherinevalli63@gmail.com
its not the youth thing its the money wasting degree take a look at jessica simpson she was a singer yet she can be a fashion designer at the same time! its just a HOBBY thats all until u really working to SEW FOR 23 hours in 1 day
I can continuously sow for 2 to 3 days without sleeping I really love fashion.
Do keep your health in check love ❤️
I did it all it not worth it.. i quit as well.. i wish i never went to fashion school i wasted my years and money
@@blessingsoflife9857 what was it like for you? I'm curious since I'm really into fashion but I'm not sure if I want to go for it or not :(
@@anupreetiboro1352 im literally in your shoes but im just 14...
@@jiaxqisun5384 I'm about to graduate in a matter of months and I haven't exactly decided on if I should take part in it but my sister told me to try it, I do want to but it takes up a lot of money and patience to go through it. I just don't want to regret doing it nor I want to shy away from trying it :( I'm in a lot of dilemma but I've thought about applying for a crash course for the time being. And If that's what you can do than go for it by all means.
ive learned this myself and i’ll leave it here for all of you. these problems are problems with any industry. they are universal. if you are interesting in theater for example you will do research and talk to people who are theater grads and get data from them, and then conclude that it isn’t so profitable etc and you should find something else to do. the thing is that you didn’t research and invest enough time to know if fashion would be the same. there is stiff competition in every industry, undoubtedly. you would think that you could “play it safe” and become a lawyer or doctor to make good money etc but the system has ways of weeding you out as well. realize also that everyone else who learned what you just learned will also be thinking “ok i’ll play it safe” and go into law school as well. making competition for law school even stiffer. you will never find an industry that has jobs lined up that either don’t suck like hell or doesn’t pay anything at all. in reality the world is tough, but you are strong enough to make it. the “dream” whatever it may be can be accomplished, but you are right to think it will require some time and passion. patience people. no one knows what they are doing after graduation. your parents don’t know what they are doing either. after highschool it’s all up for grabs. open track. no more milestones unless you say there are. it’s marriage and childbirth and death. make the most of it. do something for a few years and see the results first before you quit on it, especially if you love it. you will only regret what you didn’t do, not what you did. patience is why people don’t succeed in an industry. you have to fail a lot, and everyone is looking to be an overnight success. if you want the fashion industry, make cloths, put out content, build a community, get offers and jobs that way. you have to be proactive in any industry, no exceptions. these realities about fashion are universal.
agreed 1000%! You must be proactive in any industry and I am not denying that. If you don't work hard forget about "making it anywhere"
Again this was MY personal experience in fashion and it wasn't worth it for me considering my objectives and long-term goals. But I would not be surprised if it was easily worth it to others. It's all about preference, individual character and circumstances.
Thanks for your insightful comment. This was needed!
My exact thoughts in my going forward is that I would rather regret what I did rather than what I didn’t do. Love this.
these are things everyone should do before picking something. thanks
I found you! I’ve been searching for someone who went from fashion design to Ux design. I went to SCAD and actually graduated in 2020 with a fashion design degree, but before I graduated I KNEW WHOLEHEARTEDLY fashion design was not for me. I had your same exact reasons. Now I’m in school for UX. We got this!!! Keep pushing I’m proud of you!
Wow! I see. Still- I believe your background gives you a unique perspective when entering UX~ best of luck :))) and thanks, you too!!
I’ve always been nervous about whether or not I should major in fashion or not because of what you mentioned about the getting a job after college but I really love it. I can’t live without it. I just hope I’m able to succeed
Exactly what I realised this year. Have been wanting to pursue fashion design for years but finally came to the conclusion earlier this year that Fashion Communication/Production is much more suitable for me. Good luck to you!
I’m scared now lol I’ve wanted to design clothes for forever but people tell me all the time it’s hard and a passion draining industry.
@@sharonyeunkim what do you plan to study at parsons now?
The reason I specifically want to go into fashion design is because of how much work I put into something I’m passionate about and how i know I’m gonna be a total workaholic lol. For this reason I found this video helpful though because it did help confirm that fashion design would be better for me than business, my second choice:)
Wow! Great to know that you decide to change major. I believe the Fashion Design course become a front and center course for the fashion industry when their are a ton of careers besides designing like merchandising, production, marketing, forecasting, IT, etc. I am excited to see your growth. Kudos. A new sub here. I first took course for fashion design then currently proceeded with garments technology. Hope for the best.
Ugh! I would love to sew 24 hours a day😩😩
It’s crazy because this is EXACTLY how I felt! I grew up thinking I wanted to be a “fashion designer” when I just recently figured out its communication design that I’m leaning toward! Glad it’s working out for you! Hopefully it works out for me too! I’m nervous about beginning this journey.
i completely relate to this! i was studying design at a local college and learned that my passion for the industry was more deeper than settling for design, and found that other people who had the passion for design deserved to be in an environment filled with people who had that same passion that i did not possess. i am taking this year off due to quarantine, but am excited to apply to Parsons for Photography BFA (specifically fashion) for Fall 2021 🙏🏻
good luck! I am on gap year as well. Hope to see you around.
I do love fashion and sewing is pretty interesting, but the thing is *my patience runs out pretty easily*. Nor I have the willingness to exhaust myself *due to health issues*. This is my last year at school and I'm even more nervous of how everything will turn out in the future. ☹️
Thank you for this extremely honest review. I think this will truly help a lot of people.
Very helpful video and totally true! Currently a 3rd year in CommDesign at Parsons, but always wanted to do fashion. Switched major multiple times in between Fashion and Communication, but ended solid with CD. Glad you found a solution and something that fits you in Parsons! :)
Good for you for knowing yourself and what's best for you. I'm sure you will do great at whatever comes next. I went to Parsons when I was 18 and I always wish I had taken a year or 2 before applying. When I was there a lot of Parsons students were over 25 and already had experience or a direction. It's not uncommon to be in your 30s. No question the school and its demands are rough, but if you make it after 4 years you're going straight to the front of the line for those jobs.
hey so like even after people take some other major like fashion business management, we can go back and start some other major once we becaume older and want to change what we want to do in life???
Thank you for making this video.
I have the exact opposite experience as you, i chose to go into fashion but i didnt think i wanted the life bad enough. I went to FIT but in the International Trade and Marketing program, i graduated, and have worked in my field {logistics} for a couple years now.
I am dying. my heart isnt in it. I need to be the person awake at the sewing machine for 3 nights straight, i feel clear an vindicated and am going to go for it.
I can always fall back on the business side if i have to.
Even choosing a different path you're still an inspiration!
Thanks for sharing! Wish you find what you really into soon!
Thanks for being so honest about this.
Good luck to you! I understand where you are coming from. I love fashion as a hobby but not as a business. It is very stressful and not the same enjoyment level. Getting immersed in drawing. patternmaking, draping and sewing is so enjoyable and uplifting.
omg i’ve seen your comment on another fashion school related video hello!!!!
@@h4rr4m Did you read the comment of the topic?? Hello!!!
I love this video Sharon! Just followed you on insta. I’m excited to keep up!
Thank you for this! I personally went to parsons for fashion design (graduated year 2014) and only because I had great professors that trusted to do my own thing that I survived... and actually had a somewhat thriving brand after! But then I decided to work more on the business retail side of fashion. But so many of my classmates ended up quitting fashion or doing something not related to design in the industry. I feel like a big misconception incoming students (including myself) have about fashion is that the best way to participate in the industry is as a designer and that is so far from the truth!
sharon yeun kim good. I’m with Lane Crawford Joyce Group in Hong Kong working on sustainability and corporate responsibility, and I got my “in” at that company because my brand was stocked there before. I have to say personal connections and “unintentional networking” helped my career a lot. I mean, given the current public health situation and political situation in hk retail is obviously affected. But other than that I think for my own career I enjoy being in a more curatorial and consultancy role rather than purely design. For now at least! Hope your career - whatever you are pursuing is going well!
hey! i was planning to take up fashion design but this video make me rethink my decision. may i ask what other major can i take up but related to fashion?
@@ananyajha9742 There is also (industrial) product design, UX design, textile design, fashion business, interior design etc as "close relatives". I would suggest you do some research on any of the above (and others!) that pique your interest. You could also youtube search "day in the life of a [profession]" or "what does a [profession] do" to research that way too perhaps!
Thank you this video has helped me a lot. I just scheduled my classes for next semester and realized that I'd have to be in school for 5 years in order to design and I dont think I can dedicate that much of my life to do that. So I'm exploring other careers in fashion
Thank your for sharing your experience:)
Thank you so much for this video.... I literally got a wider view in this field
glad it helped : )
I love this! My current goal is to become a fashion designer and get my MFA but I know there’s so many jobs in the industry and if my “dream” doesn’t work out I know there’s a lot of other options that I would also enjoy and make me happy! Also love the blazer!
This video was so helpful to me!!!
this it for me LOL i got accepted for Fashion design back in 2014... boy i had no idea what i was gonna sign myself up for, i couldnt even sew hahahaha but i didn't go that year cuz i just couldn't afford. now, i think im leaning more towards communication design
oh my god you just saved my life，thank you
Ima be real I fucken love fashion design, it’s literally my life while working towards my fashion design degree I’ve become super scared they I won’t be secure a job like you said. Especially because where I live
I just start my AAS fashion design program and after watching your video I start to doubt if I am suitable for this major........
Me too
I was about to start my program for fashion design but I changed it back to my management major that I was already close to finishing it.
So what will you be majoring in now?
this is so honest thank you, I really needed it
I relate to the first reason 100%
Honestly this makes me think that I wanna pursue it even more
go for it!!
You have very good spoken English, your communication skills are awesome
haha thank you! Growing up in the states has helped :)
So what would you recommenced for people who don’t want to do the labor but still want their own brand/ business in fashion? There are so many jobs in fashion that it’s hard to know what will really help you with what you wanna do. I wanna get really into the fashion world but there’s no one around me to really give me advice. I’m sure people can relate
You have to do labor to obtain what you want
However, majoring fashion design in Parsons is not only about learning how to sew. For a Parsons fashion student, there are so many to learn including everything you said from other majors
SUCH A GOOD VID VERY HELPFUL
thank you!
would you lose your scholarship if you switch majors?
Your video truly terrifies me because I’ve had fears about if I really am wanting to go in design. I am working on my design portfolio for parsons and fit that ill submit in November but for years I’ve been irksome if it is really meant for me. I’ve visiting the school in July so hopefully that’ll clear up some thoughts but man I don’t want to feel like I like was a wuss for something “easier” and I always feel like if I don’t try to go into design I’ll always regret it.
i definitely want to be a designer. i went to ryerson for it and recently dropped out due to struggling with the workload especially with my mental health, and finding some of the courses/projects irrelevant to my interests/plans. i'm considering applying to transfer to parsons paris but i want to avoid having the same problems. i'm going to be an independent designer so the stuff about jobs isn't really relevant to me and i don't need a degree. it would just be for further learning and developing my skills.
if you were struggling with the workload at a school no one has ever heard of, why would you transfer to parsons? the amount of work, not to mention stress that they throw at you *IS* the education! they run you into the ground because that is the best way to prepare you for the job, whatever it is. if you were unable to keep up with the course load at your previous school there is no way you will be able to handle the concentration camp that is parsons.
Hey dear!! I also pursued fashion designing cuz i was very professional artist but being in that uni i go through serious depression and i lost almost 2 kgs within 2 months .The routine was also really hectic I've to spend straight 9 hours there and after that i work till 2 at night..After going through a lot of trauma I left fashion designing university. But my dad has a business of textiles and i really want to start my brand. I feel so stuck nowadays. 😢 i need someone's advice
Maybe study merchandising or graphic design~ i hate to say it but if you have the money, china will make. Dont need a fashion design degree
Yep, I graduated from Parsons 2013. I constantly lived at school.
Wow. This is so interesting but whatever fits you best my angel :^)
Getting my associates in fashion design at a long island community college since I tried applying 2 years in a row and got rejected going to try for a 3rd time. I really want to be apart of the fashion grind at parsons now. Especially after working so much on sewing and pattern making at community. Previously was an engineer student at Boston university before finding what I finally loved to do.
the acceptance rate to attend parsons is ridiculously high (especially if your parents have the $$$). if you have been rejected 2x I would say you need to move on and find something else. this may be the kindest advice anyone will ever offer, so please consider other options while you are still young.
@@catherinevalli6830 just got into fit which had a similar acceptance rate so i guess parsons just thinks im not good enough for them or aren’t need blind. At bu i was on a 50k grant.
I quit fashion too and I swear I said the same thing to my friends back then - the odds were against me.
I am not a Parsons Fashion Design student but I was a Parsons Design and Technology student and I am going to transfer to FIT because I realized the Game Design program in Parsons is so focused in coding it was just not for me ........ I thought the program would have opportunities to explore character design which is what I love and hoping they will explore 3d modeling but it is mostly programming and god it is difficult ........... Fashion and Technology thankfully has a game design program that focuses mostly on creativity than programming and they definitely have character design and story telling .......... I just hope FIT will accept me ................
where did your friends that stayed in this major end up getting a job at?
Hey Sharon is the school still on 42 nd street I hope you get back. Love from east queens bridge.
It's basically tailoring..you draw the design in 2 minutes n then you sit on the sewing machine for days to complete 1 dress..no job prospects in future ..and the job you can find is stitching job ...your are a Tailor basically .
Ahh I’m currently finishing my second semester of college as a freshman and I’m so nervous about pursuing a degree in fashion. I’m currently enrolled as a pre fashion design major and have considered so many other fields but I can’t find myself pursing a career that isn’t creative in some aspect. I go to a regular university and not a specialized school like Parsons or Fidm cause of the immense amount of debt. What scares me the most is the job opportunities after and if I’ll be able to make money where I can be financially stable on my own.
I will study on there next year
if i want to go into fashion publications, should i major in strategic design and management at parsons and minor in fashion communications, or major in fashion business management at FIT? I am so conflicted.
Both options seem good to me!
Fashion business management - more opportunities
Big facts
what major did you end up changing to?
UX design :)
alguien en español? 🥺 que traduzca? :(
Any recommendations on how I can go to parsons and move out of nyc after I get experience in my field I really would rather live somewhere too expensive right here. Also is there internships to europe?
This is Alfred parsons
4:30 😂
I want to quit university sorry but I need to say it somehow out loud :)
Hope you make the best decision for yourself!
Alot of parsons kids take forever sew bc they suck at sewing...
why don't you take fashion business major, it doesn't need to sew and it appropriates to who like to mix and match fashion like you...
hey i wanted to take up fashion design but now im rethinking my decision and might take up business management. do you mind if i ask you a few questions?
@@ananyajha9742 Hello sorry, I just notice your message, do you still need it?
Let me keep it real with you high school students. Be very careful with going to school for fashion design. Okay, go to school for a more well rounded degree that can get you a good job after graduation. Look at what the coronavirus pandemic has done to many industries people are jobless. You need income to live out your dreams. Fashion design school will not give you talent that is something you’re born with, there’s plenty of free sources on CZcams on how to sew, pattern making, 3D fashion (Clo3D) etc or a local studio class. Fashion design students post graduation are BROKE.. read that again, B R O K E. Be very strategic.
thanks for your insight.
It is a useless course ! JOBLESS !!!
Be A TAILOR instead
Your whole future is based on your degree ..so if you do fashion design you ll end up stitching clothes through out your life which is called a Tailor.
Dropping out was probably the smartest thing you ever did. This is probably one of the top 5 most worthless degrees you can have.