In June 2009, I made my triumphant return to college. After sitting out of school for nearly 4 years, I officially became an LSU Tiger. I walked on campus (got lost!) and felt proud to be there. I was so excited to begin my journey as a Fashion Merchandising major. I was ready to see what LSU had in store for me. Now, its May 11,2012 and I am officially done with my undergraduate degree. I took my very last final this week and I am now awaiting graduation (7 days!). Can you believe it? One week until graduation.
I still remember my very first class, Intro to Fashion Design. I learned about colors, sketching, and fashion figures. I even designed my first "line". I still have that project on the wall of my room.
My 1st Project
During my time at LSU, I got to put my love of drawing and fashion to use, created business plans, designed bridal gowns, designed/set up a merchandise display window, tailgated, enjoyed music & free food at Fall Fest, saw a real live Tiger just a few feet away from me (Hey Mike! Lol), hung out with a fake tiger (our mascot lol), took part in any Alabama/Roll Tide slander, and got to work fashion shows. Last but not least, I got to go to New York for the very first time! I experienced much more than I ever imagined!
Bridal Gown I designed
Business Plan (Final Project of Senior Year)
Display Window
Mannequins I helped dress for a Fashion Show
New York Trip
Over the last three years I have learned so much, met so many great people and have had an enormous amount of opportunities come in to my life. Even though I cried a lot and threatened to drop out (again lol), I will always cherish my time at LSU. However, I wont cherish the memories of walking across that extremely large campus in the heat/rain/cold, struggling to find a parking spot, forgetting where I parked in the large parking lots, and buying $150 textbooks to only get $30 back when I return them. LOL
I pushed through the tough times and I finally after all the blood, sweat & tears, Ive made it to the finish line! Im no longer an LSU student but I will always be a Tiger! FOREVER LSU!
Love,
Coco
Signing my Senior Checkout papers
I still remember my very first class, Intro to Fashion Design. I learned about colors, sketching, and fashion figures. I even designed my first "line". I still have that project on the wall of my room.
During my time at LSU, I got to put my love of drawing and fashion to use, created business plans, designed bridal gowns, designed/set up a merchandise display window, tailgated, enjoyed music & free food at Fall Fest, saw a real live Tiger just a few feet away from me (Hey Mike! Lol), hung out with a fake tiger (our mascot lol), took part in any Alabama/Roll Tide slander, and got to work fashion shows. Last but not least, I got to go to New York for the very first time! I experienced much more than I ever imagined!
Over the last three years I have learned so much, met so many great people and have had an enormous amount of opportunities come in to my life. Even though I cried a lot and threatened to drop out (again lol), I will always cherish my time at LSU. However, I wont cherish the memories of walking across that extremely large campus in the heat/rain/cold, struggling to find a parking spot, forgetting where I parked in the large parking lots, and buying $150 textbooks to only get $30 back when I return them. LOL
I pushed through the tough times and I finally after all the blood, sweat & tears, Ive made it to the finish line! Im no longer an LSU student but I will always be a Tiger! FOREVER LSU!
Love,
Coco
Congrats! It sounds like you've had a long road and thankfully you've proved yourself successful! Best wishes to you in your fashion future!
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ReplyDeleteIm really trying to convinced my parents on letting me go to LSU this spring for Fashion Merchandising. I go to Dillard Univeraity at the moment and I hate it. After growing throw my first year majoring in nursing I told my self I can't worry about picking a career that everyone approves of I have to do something that makes me happy and something I love
I was an education major at another university until i decided to go after a career I was truly interested in. I found out that LSU had a Fashion Merch program and I was over the moon! I enjoyed every minute of it and learned a lot. Its a great program and there are a lot of opportunities to network and/or get experience through different fashion shows, internships & programs. Take your parents on a tour of the campus and speak to some of the professors in the department. They'll see that its a good program that you will be able to thrive in! Good luck!
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