ORIENTATION AT NATIONAL FASHION COLLEGE
WORDS BY NFC STUDENT, CHLOE HINCKS
My first day at NFC was surreal. I was the first one to arrive, and took advantage of this to take 1000 photos & videos of everything! From my outfit to the campus itself, everything was a perfect opportunity for some fun socials content! Every corner of the college is a colourful dopamine decor dream, the kind of place that put me instantly at ease. Every one of my new classmates greeted myself & each other with an excited smile.
From the candy bar, to the welcome merch, every detail was thought out to make sure we immediately felt welcomed into the NFC family! Getting to be in a room with fabulous individuals, all with a shared interest was such a wonderful experience. Everyone in my intake has different experiences & goals, hearing everyone share their story & reason for being here was so inspiring.
As the NFC team walked us through what the next year of our lives would look like, and shared all of the opportunities & experiences that would be available to us as we continue on our journey, I don’t think I have ever felt such excitement. I could not wait to get started on a new adventure!
Here are my Tips & Tricks for Getting Started at NFC:
Take on as many opportunities as you can! I work full time, but in my first 3 weeks I have been able to assist on my days off at Camilla & Marc, on their wonderful annual women’s health campaign (Ovaries, Let’s Talk About Them) & OneTwo Agency, setting up for a PR Showing! There are so many opportunities available, some of them are flexible in times & days, so if you can make it work, absolutely apply, the experience & contacts are invaluable! & it’s such a fun day!
Be organised! I have set up an Outlook calendar on my phone to make sure I have every single networking event, class, major project session, volunteering & internship scheduled in, so that I am fully across everything that is coming up! With so many exciting opportunities available to us, it can be overwhelming without a system, so whether that’s a cute planner or digital calendar, definitely get everything scheduled in!
Attend any Networking Events you can! Not only is it incredible to hear industry professionals tell their story, it’s an amazing opportunity to meet other students from different intakes. I got so many tips & pieces of advice from the students in other classes from the first event I attended!
Take any opportunity to dress up! My biggest belief when it comes to style, is that fashion should ALWAYS spark Joy. Whether that’s quiet luxury, or maximalist-dopamine dressing, you should always feel confident & happiest in your style, so show it off!
Get out of your comfort zone right away! At orientation we filmed a cute ‘fit check’ video of our orientation outfits. I had never spoken on camera before & was soooo nervous, but I decided to take the leap & get involved anyways!
Most importantly, just be your most authentic self! NFC is one of the most inclusive, warm & welcoming spaces I have ever been in.
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