People
Places
Events
Clubs
Courses
Resources
Accomplishments
Memories
And Traditions
that couldn’t exist anywhere else
that couldn’t exist anywhere else
Anyone who has walked these halls, taken courses here or taught them, or worked to keep the college running knows that FIT defies categorization. We are part of the State University of New York (SUNY) and also globally renowned, with students hailing from more than 65 countries. Yes, we teach fashion design—but also business and science and film and much, much more. Some consider us a commuter school, yet we house 2,300 students in our four residence halls. We have a world-class museum plus thousands of square feet of other gallery space for rotating exhibitions. Our students might take seven or eight classes while holding down an internship and a job. We have a robust athletics program! We are a leader in sustainability education! We offer more than 40 minors!
Maybe we need to stop trying to define FIT—an impossible task!—and celebrate the myriad delights of all kinds that create a college experience unlike any other in the world. So here are 50 things about FIT that make us smile. Our list is hardly comprehensive. Tell us what’s “so FIT” to you at [email protected].
Memories of FIT
Fashun Favorites!
The writing and speaking studio
“I probably spent the most time on campus here, both as a professional and peer consultant. I met some of my dearest friends and mentors and grew so much as a human being, educator, and artist.”
Sunny day lounging
“It was so comforting to rest against the columns framing the outdoor walkways on campus, especially when it was gorgeous out.”
Classes @ The Storefront
“Lots of fond memories with fellow artist friends and teachers here, where I had most of my MFA classes. I was really excited to be studying illustration in NYC, all the way from India!”
Graduation Glee!
“I felt really emotional seeing my sculptures on display in the graduating student show at The Museum at FIT!”
Bagels on the Breezeway
“Favorite ritual: I’d go to Brooklyn Bagel for an everything bagel, toasted, with jalapeño asiago cream cheese, and eat it on the Breezeway.”
Sketching outdoors
“I’ve always thought the circular tables outside Feldman are quite iconic! I loved sitting there at lunch or to draw.”
The Feldman elevator
“Getting access to the faculty/staff elevator when I started working at FIT was a tiny, silly thrill, but one nevertheless!”
Deepti Sunder, Illustration MFA ’17, is an award-winning illustrator, muralist, sculptor and educator based in Bombay, India. She works across both digital and traditional media. Whether crafting giant animals and plants out of papier-mâché, making whimsical clay sculptures or creating illustrations to bring a story to life, Deepti finds great happiness in using her hands to create. She has received the SCBWI Crystal Kite Award for the children’s book “Bonkers!” and appeared on Viceland’s “The Untitled Action Bronson Show” as a featured artist.