<p>I hope this is the right place to put this, if not then please re-direct me!</p>
<p>I’m a fashion design major in a community college and I’m planning on transferring in a year or so. The problem is that I’m have issues finding a college with everything that I want. I know school like FIDM, Parsons, and FIT are AMAZING fashion schools, but I really want the University experience. I want to have a school team to root for and I want to rush a sorority; all that fancy stuff.</p>
<p>So I guess what I’m asking is: Is there a university that has a strong fashion program with greek life?</p>
<p>As far as I know, the schools that have the best design programs lack the type of social life to be found at a big university. Most fashion schools–either oriented specifically toward fashion or falling under the umbrella of an all-purpose art school–seem to be located in big cities, where most people want to spend their time out rather than participating in campus activities (i.e. “school spirit” is pretty low). So I think depending on want you want most out of your college years you’ll have to sacrifice a little bit.</p>
<p>That being said, there are definitely big state universities with fashion programs. I don’t know every one out there, but I know that Indiana University and University of Cincinnati definitely have design majors.</p>
<p>If you ever decide to transfer, and actually transfer to a school with a decent to top fashion design program, you’ll realize that the rigor of a fashion design curriculum will prevent you from having an active social life, or prevent you prom participating in activities with “school spirit”. I’m not sure what classes you are taking at a community college, or if the classes are time consuming, but from my experience at a top school for fashion design, you’ll be in class at least 30-40/50 hours per week, and that doesn’t include the out of class assignments/homework/research you’ll have to be responsible for. </p>
<p>With all that said, there are some fashion design programs and fashion related majors in some university. WUSTL is one of them. I think UW-Madison, and Cornell have fashion related majors, they may be merchandising or textiles or apparel production type majors. Some Cal State Universities also have them. </p>
<p>If you’re dead set on going to a regular research university, and you don’t find to many schools that appeal to you, then maybe consider changing majors to something like graphic design or architecture. I think architecture might provide some of the same skills needed in the industry(mainly being able to understand the materials you’re working with, being able to illustrate and draw technical drawings, etc). Just take classes on the side in model drawing, garment construction, and patternmaking.</p>
<p>I might disagree with the “you can’t have it all” sentiment. My best friend’s daughter majored in fashion design at - of all places - Colorado State University. She lived what seemed like a great college experience, interned with a house in London, got a job with a specialty clothing manufacturer, worked her way up to Head Designer in just a couple of years, then decided that job was too confining. She’s now living in London and loving life. Of course we all think she was special, but it shows that it can be done.</p>
<p>Thank you all so much for your input! It has helped a lot and I’ve decided to set my sights on a school that focuses on fashion as opposed to a university. I think this choice will help me get what I want out of my education and help me get the career that I want! My top choices for schools are Parsons (Of course) and FIDM!</p>
<p>Maybe a little too late, since you’ve got a direction but Cornell has a Fashion Design major and might give a taste of two worlds that you mentioned initially. Syracuse U as well.</p>
<p>Those are great schools too! And it’s not too late! Besides, this info could be helpful to any other fashion majors with the same problem! Thank you!</p>
My top choices for schools are Parsons (Of course) and FIDM!</p>