tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376178623649543228.post6906813923482783528..comments2024-03-28T00:47:34.947-07:00Comments on The FIDM Life: "Let's Be Honest Here...FIDM Isn't All That Great!!"Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376178623649543228.post-78112266806823506302020-05-28T05:57:05.626-07:002020-05-28T05:57:05.626-07:00I graduated from FIDM San Francisco,2015. I was sh...I graduated from FIDM San Francisco,2015. I was shocked that one of the admissions advisors tried to weed me out, from applying, because my back is handicapped,so I had to bring a tiny smart cart, to carry my books, & supplies. She told me they "don't have an office for handicapped students," though I told her "they have academic accomodations." She said, "I've never heard of them." I said, "They're in the Idea Center, in the library, where Jeremy works. I'll introduce you, when I'm on campus, & your catalog page 196 says FIDM has a non-discrimination policy." She was saying all this on a phone call, to avoid a paper trail/law suit. Then she tried to foist me off on Academy of Art, which I would have had to walk several blocks between classes, as it's more spread out. I had briefly, mentioned in my essay why I chose FIDM over Academy of Art. She used this as an excuse, saying, "You talk about Academy of Art, a lot." I said, "No, I mentioned it once, as to why I chose FIDM over them. I'm paying cash up front. I'm transferring my 2 other AA degrees, on in Small Business Fashion, & my other sewing/fashion classes from 3 other community colleges, & 4.0's, I've collected over 10 years, waiting for my chance, to attend FIDM, while I put my kids through school first. And I've attended every one of your open houses for the last 5 years, & your catalogs." My husband was sitting next to me, & could hear her on the phone. The more she tried to get rid of me, the more pissed I got. We had just sold our rental property, to get the tuition $, since hubby had been out of work, & was about to start a new job, in the Great Recession. I almost sued the school. She relented, & told me to rewrite my entrance essay. I already finished my project, & included my Letter for making the Dean's list, Student ambassador, College Diplomas, & I'm a Phi Theta Kappa. I got in anyway, struggled with Adobe' computer classes, but the other students & I traded help, since I helped them in sewing classes. I've been sewing for 45 years. The impression they give U, on open house is that you're going to get 1 on 1 tutoring, on Saturday, if U need it, but you DON'T. You have to share that tutor with 6 other ppl, & she got burned out on me in Photo shop. After she had done really well, pulling me through Illustrator. I had to pay an extra tutor from WiseAnt for $65. an hour, from home, & she wasn't worth it. When I graduated, they announced that I was a "Non Traditional Student." Meaning I was old.TJ Nicholshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03355224883461673305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376178623649543228.post-77734263410376719922019-04-12T00:06:17.090-07:002019-04-12T00:06:17.090-07:00I went to FIDM straight out of high school for the...I went to FIDM straight out of high school for the same reasons, really loved fashion but wasn’t sure where I was going with it and hoped FIDM would help me figure that out. I basically realized half way through my first year that I had made a huge mistake for the same reasons, work was ridiculously easy and elementary, I felt I was learning nothing, I almost felt embarrassed to share what I was learning with my parents and especially my friends from high school who had gone on to attend real schools. Yes most of the teachers are not really motivated to teach, definitely give easy A’s - which unfortunately made me kind of a lazy student over time. As for the snobby girls, I really didn’t even care for them or notice them, they didn’t affect me - but yes there are SO many girls there just to party with USC guys. Anyways so I pulled through and got my AA just because I didn’t want to quit and hoped to transfer to a normal school and finish my bachelors. But here’s what happened, I had no way out of there; I tried really hard to transfer to any university and was told repeatedly by counselors how it’d be impossible and that I’d have to retake all general ed courses at a community college and most likely be there for 2-3 more years and even after that, there would be a slight chance that I wouldn’t get accepted into University because although none of FIDM units would transfer, they would always in a way be with me on my transcripts (basically as useless electives) and because of that I might face was is called “senior standing” which means having too many units altogether from FIDM and community college, this was all very discouraging so I returned to FIDM to finish my bachelors because I thought at least they are accredited and maybe one day I can apply to grad school. Well here I am 5 years after having received my BS in Business Management, I have struggled very hard with getting a stable job that pays above minimum wage which has ultimately prevented me from having any substantial career history that would qualify me for an MBA or even a specialized Masters degree. Not to mention, my entire FIDM degree (both AA and BS) cost me about $100k which is RIDICULOUS for what I got out of it. FIDM’s career center (online and on campus) is a joke. Literally all the jobs that are available, you can absolutely get as a high school graduate or even student honestly. Over 90% of them are commission retail positions that pay no more than $13/h. There are very few worthwhile job listings on there and they’re only geared towards fashion design degrees. So my advice to anyone considering going there: If you already have the pure raw talent, you don’t even need the education, just go out there and gain experience and make connections. If you don’t have pure raw talent and enjoy fashion as a hobby (like me), really consider your career prospects and possibly pursue something else that won’t cost you anywhere between $50k-$100k (depending on how long you go there and which degree you get) while giving you very very little or practically nothing in return. Keep fashion as a part of your life on the side while attending school for something else or working and building a real career, something you won’t look back and question or regret in your 30’s. I’m almost 28 and all I keep thinking is yes, I like fashion very much but I should have tried harder and studied science or engineering or something because I’d have a real job right now. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376178623649543228.post-21789690016809807732018-05-27T15:19:09.477-07:002018-05-27T15:19:09.477-07:00I am a graduate of FIDM LA. Upon acceptance at 17 ...I am a graduate of FIDM LA. Upon acceptance at 17 yrs. I was pulled aside by my dad and told this truth, “you will get out of this what you put into it” and so I did. I immediately got a job at the Boadway Plaza where I met Gloria Vanderbilt, I got a job at the Cal Mart where I made valuable contacts. I even sat in showrooms in exchange for merchandise. Many good things happened from my efforts and focus. I graduated and was offered positions w Paris Diffusion<br />as designer a year later became the Designer for Jourdan I stayed until I retired at 36. During those years I started my own rep firm. It grew to 62 reps. I travelled everywhere searching for new materials and findings for the design lines I did on the side. <br />The fashion business is not easy and it helps to just be lucky by being at the right place at the right moment. It calls for a quick thinking, astute, shrewd, person. Speaking other languages really helps. You MUST have the raw talent and vision of things to come. Science and economy are factors. The world stage and following Pantone etc. Of the three of us from High school that went to FIDM we all made it in the business. <br />That being said you must really know what it is that you are aiming for and be strongly driven to get there. You have to work really hard to forge ahead and survive. The business is not nice <br />Or kind if you are you won’t get in or they’ll spit you out. <br />FIDM was great I wasn’t too friendly to share my plans after all they are the competition. <br />That’s why Mr. Bob Mackie and other designers have decided not to teach there, he told me “Your the competition” he’s right as I was working on his retrospective show at the LA museum<br />FIDM is not for lazy untalented whimps. It’s for those that will work and taste success to shine like Hollywood Stars ❤️<br /><br /> Portmerehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10326636397286074962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376178623649543228.post-64548249472464826382017-10-03T08:32:29.725-07:002017-10-03T08:32:29.725-07:00I attended FIDM few years ago and I loved being in...I attended FIDM few years ago and I loved being in school and classes with all the lovely people. I've never regretted my decision!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376178623649543228.post-8925148216574379632017-08-18T10:02:11.992-07:002017-08-18T10:02:11.992-07:00I'm attending FIDM right now and I get where y...I'm attending FIDM right now and I get where you're coming from but I think attitude really matters, no school is perfect and if you're constantly expecting them to be perfect well then I don't know if you're ever going to learn anything. I don't know if your major sucked or what because I'm majoring in apparel industry management and I can say that I've learned A LOT. I know so much about fabrics and their properties and how they react to certain things, I learned how to make patterns, to sew, marketing, learning about Human Resources right now, and Im learning about how to test fabrics and what type of fabrics work best to make certain garments, and I'm only in my first year. I think if fashion is truly your passion then you will enjoy it, yes some of the teachers are super hard but I notice when they see you know what you're doing and they see you're trying your best then they'll see that and most of the time give you a good grade. Talking to teachers and being friendly with them helps too. <br /> At first I hated all the girls that went to FIDM cause yes they were super basic and weren't creative at all but I've gotten to know a few of those girls and they're extremely hard workers and are devoted to what they are doing though there are definitely a few that are going just cause they think fashions cool but they don't know about it or really care but still most of them are trying really hard. I think maybe my major is different, my major is for people wanting to open their own business and so I'm surrounded by very passionate hard working people and good teachers. I'm enjoying FIDM I don't care about what it looks like or who goes there I care about the things I'm learning and I'm learning A LOT, not there for the experience there for the knowledge, I recommend FIDM for students to attend, it's a good schools that has taught me a lot. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05589717147487091041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376178623649543228.post-64040936224259628062017-07-26T10:43:50.040-07:002017-07-26T10:43:50.040-07:00Attended FIDM in the late 1970's when tuition ...Attended FIDM in the late 1970's when tuition was $2,500.00 a year, approximately. Sounds like they still have a problem with instructors who really want to teach. I had a few of those instructors. Graduated from FIDM in 1977. I was talented, gifted and smart and would land jobs only to be hired on Monday and fired on Friday after the company or designer sucked all of my talent out of me. I was green and dumb, until I caught on to what they were doing. I remained in the "rag" business for two years after graduating from FIDM and then went into a career in law. The school was a bit compromised when I attended and being a black women, it was really difficult in those years to find a job. Because I could illustrate and design well, I was hired. I basically had to really hustle to find work. As I stated above, after two years I changed my direction and began a career in law and remained for approximately 40 years. FIDM is just too expensive...you can just start you own business and hope for the best. By the way, the students at that time were not so stuck on themselves or snobs. For the most part, the students were normal people with a lot of hopes and dreams of becoming whatever in the fashion industry. If you have talent and want to have a career in the "rag" business, I would suggest attending a regular college or university for what FIDM charges and branch out in the business after you attend a four year college. In this business it is who you know and who will sponsor you.... even if you do not have talent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376178623649543228.post-61246869199419227192017-06-18T22:14:15.455-07:002017-06-18T22:14:15.455-07:00My daughter is graduating tomorrow from FIDM with ...My daughter is graduating tomorrow from FIDM with her AA in Vcom. She attended the LA campus, commuting from Orange County. She enjoyed her school experience, her projects were amazing, and she is very talented. The majority of her professors seemd to be accomplished in their fields and she really learned a lot. You are right in your post that many students are not as talented and obviously unappreciative of their opportunity to attend FIDM. My opinion of the experience is that it is a trade school. When we were looking into the school the advisor's used the "2nd year internship that often leads to a job" as a huge selling point, but when my daughter got into her 2nd year internships were simply not to be found. The school didn't help at all. She asked several teachers for letters of rec, throughout this process and still hasn't received them despite multiple requests. It is very pricey for what you get, and she is now looking into the community college with hopes of transferring to Cal State to obtain her BS in interior design. The portfolio she made featuring all of her work is impressive and she is going to continue her search for an internship. She does have some anxiety over her future, and with the giant student loans that will have to start being paid in December if she doesn't start school again in the fall. I would say from a parent perspective that finding a job in this market is challenging, you need to be persistent, and also knowing someone would definitely help. I wouldn't say I regret the experience, if my daughter didn't go there she would always wonder about it ...I just wish it wasn't so expensive, and that the classes she took at FIDM transitioned better to the Cal state system. Elizabethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376178623649543228.post-59697263338933317352017-06-15T11:38:32.205-07:002017-06-15T11:38:32.205-07:00I graduated FIDM in 2013. I had great experiences ...I graduated FIDM in 2013. I had great experiences from networking with different people from the fashion industry and getting freelance jobs. I landed my first job working in Production through the FIDM career website after graduating. It was a great experience which led me to travel with my boss to trade shows. My recommendation is to definitely network and meet different people. If you are looking for a job in the industry, try using a freelance agency. That way you can gain skills to find a better job. Overall, it is an expensive school. The professors in my field were very knowledgeable and I still go back to them for reference. However, I gained the valuable skills to move up in my career. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376178623649543228.post-52774272482622964602017-01-19T15:33:44.784-08:002017-01-19T15:33:44.784-08:00I went to Fidm and had a career as a designer for ...I went to Fidm and had a career as a designer for about 18 years. It was not easy. Jobs were very unsteady and when the recession hit, non existent. I tell others to go to business school and get a BA. Then you can start your own fashion line, if you have the guts. That way, you have many many options instead of one job title to apply for. The Instructors were great when I went there in 89/90. I didn't get one job from the career center though. You have to just put your resumes out there and NETWORK. Most of the jobs I was able to get were because I already new someone in the industry. I have been out of the industry for about 8 years now, pursuing steady jobs where I can work in any town and get paid!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376178623649543228.post-20441315540754988782017-01-09T23:05:49.891-08:002017-01-09T23:05:49.891-08:00I am currently at UCSB in my third year of politic...I am currently at UCSB in my third year of political science. I totally wanted to go to FIDM when I was a freshmen in high school and all the way up to my senior year but my father deterred me from even applying to an art school saying that it was a waste of money and time and the fashion industry was too competitive. He wanted me to become a lawyer. I am still at UCSB now but I have hated it since the start. Its full of snobby people. Not everyone is like that but the majority are like that. Its not that diversity friendly and the staff is somewhat even worse. Anyways I guess I was proud of being at a UC because of all the work it took in high school. I did all the AP classes, SAT, SAT subject tests, and ACT and even did community classes. I graduated top of my class with a 4.3 GPA. I have never paid a dollar for my education because of FAFSA and scholarships but it is not something I want to do in life. I want to pursue my dream in fashion but I am also scared of wasting time and money. I just need some advice on whether FIDM is worth it or not. I would want to pursue a degree in fashion design. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376178623649543228.post-3748762564619727762017-01-02T18:47:15.253-08:002017-01-02T18:47:15.253-08:00Great program, most popular program, and you shoul...Great program, most popular program, and you should experience your education at its fullest in LA. I did my best ever in college at this school and have turned out some pretty awesome projects (both freelancing and with major corporations), best decision I ever made for myself was attending FIDM. paleviolet_luvrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14877436985638977364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376178623649543228.post-60235473793082927022017-01-02T18:44:19.350-08:002017-01-02T18:44:19.350-08:00Do not fall prey to this negative post. My first q...Do not fall prey to this negative post. My first quarter (Winter 2014) was my HARDEST quarter. The work load is intense and requires a lot of adjustment in priorities. You either pass with flying colors or you fail miserably during this quarter. If you pass, you'll do just fine. Besides, everything in your 1st quarter is introduction to what you'll be studying for the succeeding 5 quarters. I'm happy to say I've graduated from FIDM c/o 2016 in Merchandise Marketing, received multiple job offers, hired to work with F21 in visual merchandising, went on to work for the Gray family who created Saint John Knit's and Grayse, before I became a mother to my little boy and getting married. I utilized the career center, I networked with many different people, YES it takes "connections" to get the job you want, but that is with ANY career you pursue. I know I can say I have true talent that has been fine tuned thanks to FIDM, and at the end of the day, I walk away with more experience and knowledge than my fellow competitors. Take into account those small details in perfecting your resume, invest in those proper business etiquette classes even if business isn't your major, it helps. I traveled 60 miles in one direction for 1 year and 9 months, gave 110% in every assignment, presentation, and in my personal appearance. I stood out - my professors from 3 years ago STILL remember me because of my work ethic and the fact that I branded myself. That's what you need in the RETAIL industry, (ahem, fashion industry is just too blasé to say). There are women and men who attend FIDM for the sake of daddy being proud of his children at the dinner table, but they're weeded out very easily. Trust me, they've dropped out by the end of their 1st year. I invested in my education there, both financially and mentally. I have no regrets on how much I spent ($29,405 for 1 year with MMKT A.A at FIDM LA). I will be attending FIDM for my BS in Business Management and I cannot wait to be back in my element. Go for FIDM if YOU desire to do so. paleviolet_luvrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14877436985638977364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376178623649543228.post-29995781099337988442016-12-14T10:34:37.511-08:002016-12-14T10:34:37.511-08:00I recently went to the LA campus to talk to an adm...I recently went to the LA campus to talk to an administrator about attending there and so far the girls you described are still like that but some seemed to work hard, I am only 16 and already going to college and I was so excited for FIDM but since I am so young and these comments really helped me so I think I might go to a community college first then transfer, I wanted to major in merchandise and marketing can anyone tell me about that?Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05930961647767943264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376178623649543228.post-77485107191262054732016-07-09T11:29:32.038-07:002016-07-09T11:29:32.038-07:00I agree with this post, however LA isn't any b...I agree with this post, however LA isn't any better! I graduated in 2009 (LA campus) and its now 2016 I still haven't found a career or company that is decent to work for. I had an extreamly bad experience and the career center -to this day, is still horrible, with no care or follow through. GO SOME WHERE ELSE... anywhere will be better! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02567160618469835161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376178623649543228.post-17683592437968424602016-07-07T19:15:46.254-07:002016-07-07T19:15:46.254-07:00I don't know if you all know about the fashion...I don't know if you all know about the fashion school hierachy. FIT and Parsons are the best in the US and you can land jobs in mainly US and some in Europe or if you want to start your own business. The best way to stay in the industry at a competitive level and get work in the luxury industry at Fendi/Chanel/Louis Vuitton is mainly through Central Saint Martins or Royal College of Art. The US schools are commercially driven with some art where as CSM and RCA are more artistically driven, but one can still get commercial jobs. A BA/BFA usually give you the technical skills and development of a fashion designer, but the MFA/MA is important for development of individual aesthetic. Good luck on everything and it all depends what level of fashion you wanted to work on. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376178623649543228.post-70716806198853617432016-06-24T15:48:56.731-07:002016-06-24T15:48:56.731-07:00I went to FIDM back in 2006. I never got a job in ...I went to FIDM back in 2006. I never got a job in fashion. I personally went to open my own boutique but then the economy crashed. Anyhow, I do recall that when I did look for a job in fashion almost all of the jobs required a BA degree. Lucky for me I had one prior to going to FIDM. I think it might depend on your major in terms of what you get out of it or maybe your teachers. I think in some ways it was harder than getting my BA because it was hands on work. However, I would say unless you are REALLY planning to go into fashion don't go there as it is very expensive. I did know people I went to school with who got jobs in fashion doing what they went to school for........making less than $15 an hour! They had to have tons of roommates just to survive. I did end up owning my own company and appreciate the knowledge I gained at FIDM but it was too expensive. I don't regret it, it was a positive experience... but EXPENSIVE! LOL. I do agree you get a lot of young girls who just love to shop and watch the hills and there on their parents dime... at least when I was attending the hills was filming at school... and truth is Lauren never actually attended. She showed up on filming days. But I'm sure you know now that show was fake. Anyhow, great blog and everyone has a right to express what their experience there was. :) (I attended the LA campus)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376178623649543228.post-39032896474866658602016-05-09T14:06:13.017-07:002016-05-09T14:06:13.017-07:00thanks so much for this post! I'm graduating f...thanks so much for this post! I'm graduating from UCLA soon but I changed my life/career path super last minute and now I'm kind of in a weird grey area as far as career/academics are concerned. Was really considering the AA professional designation vcom or merchandise marketing program at FIDM but after reading your post I'm definitely going to continue looking at other programs as well. If you have any suggestions that would be awesome! Geniehttp://www.gallivantingbean.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376178623649543228.post-51500484820040013682016-02-16T18:33:04.655-08:002016-02-16T18:33:04.655-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12986618608630527728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376178623649543228.post-8389141545549333422015-11-03T08:01:23.457-08:002015-11-03T08:01:23.457-08:00Totally agree with you. A new student dies not ha...Totally agree with you. A new student dies not have the experience to speak with depth about anything. love the programs, the curriculum, the environment , the LA location and the staff.pnapplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07609814538918888231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376178623649543228.post-47219515813460280482015-11-03T08:00:23.385-08:002015-11-03T08:00:23.385-08:00Totally agree with you. A new student dies not ha...Totally agree with you. A new student dies not have the experience to speak with depth about anything. love the programs, the curriculum, the environment , the LA location and the staff.pnapplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07609814538918888231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376178623649543228.post-80219720944750947832015-10-25T16:59:25.438-07:002015-10-25T16:59:25.438-07:00This review and alot of other other reviews have g...This review and alot of other other reviews have got me so mixed up now...At my school in the Bay Area, almost everyone in my school interested in fashion is thriving for FIDM and according to many positive reviews, I was considering it to be one of my top choices since it's in state and close to home..But reading this makes me uneasy because some say it's terrible, less than mediocre, and I should go for a cheaper, better college while others say go for FIDM..anyways tomorrow is my first meeting with my college admissions advisor and I will make sure to keep all of these reviews in mind because I'm relatively poor and I don't want to waste any money. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12417760493408455090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376178623649543228.post-49972463240757226822015-10-23T20:38:56.963-07:002015-10-23T20:38:56.963-07:00not cultivated* oopsnot cultivated* oopsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376178623649543228.post-22174646858425036562015-10-23T20:37:17.626-07:002015-10-23T20:37:17.626-07:00Lol...such flame wars....Here's the deal with ...Lol...such flame wars....Here's the deal with FIDM - <br /><br />I've known about this "accredited Uni" since 1995...Do they turn out people who do well? Yes - BUT and it's a J-Lo sized one, its all a numbers game - If you have enough students attending one day a few FEW will do well just cuz. <br />Education wise - I came in already holding a BFA in ID - so I did the prof. AA. - Though I fought tooth n nail for credit transfers for 2 reasons - <br />1 - really? Remedial math? English? nuh-huh. <br />2 - by transferring in my credits I got them to lower the pricing by a couple grand. AND not take even some computer classes(this bit required testing) because honestly I didn't really need them.<br />Career - THIS bit was a total scam pulled by multiple people. - Here's the deal (at least in SF) IF they like you, then they may MAY make a few calls, if not, you are on your own honey boo-boo! I hauled butt and contacted everyone I knew to land an internship.<br />Final overview - The people who talk of amazing opportunities etc - look they probably came in with some contacts and some work already behind them. I admit if you do the work then FIDM is actually pretty easy(finished with a 3.9GPA) to get through. I did meet a couple amazing friends and mentors through it. Was it worth the 26K I paid...? Maybe. I honestly can say that I did get some cool contacts throughout my time there, but they were no cultivated by the school but rather through pure chuzpah. I really only furthered my career after I left and moved abroad and now back to the USA. As for campuses - look if they can;t even retain the BEST prof. they had for fashion....(sf/la/sd) then really I'd look elsewhere....seriously.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376178623649543228.post-49711905009689623132015-10-09T16:55:15.422-07:002015-10-09T16:55:15.422-07:00Hi, I'm currently I'm my last quarter at F...Hi, I'm currently I'm my last quarter at FIDM SF, and I totally disagree. I think that yes almost everything from FIDM LA is what gets broadcasted so people might receive the wrong information if you are NOT at the LA campus. Here at the SF campus I can honestly say everyone accepted at this campus is ridiculously talented. I own a swimwear label already and manufacture in Indonesia and everyone around me is actually fucking awesomely creative and it's a constant challenge on projects. I have listened to teachers repeatedly say that the SD campus just does not have the resources of LA or even SF has. With that said, in Product Development we have an absolute crazy amount of projects and work due every week and anyone that wants to say we do "elementary" should probably shut up with accusations of that because everyone including me spends atlas 25 hours a week doing homework. It's all how you personally learn. You will not be successful not talking to the career center, meeting teachers or networking throughout campus. It's not FIDM it's probably you not taking advantage of the crazy amount of opportunities. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10389460173313098646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376178623649543228.post-23397774708768482042015-08-24T17:57:52.250-07:002015-08-24T17:57:52.250-07:00I still feel so snowed by FIDM. about half way thr...I still feel so snowed by FIDM. about half way through my first quarter at FIDM I wanted to cry everyday about the mistake I made. I finished just 1 year at FIDM and that 1 year would have paid for a 4 year degree at a state college. <br />Nothing transfers correctly, even the GE you really have to push to get the course work accepted and I would have to petition to get all 3 units not the 2 most colleges want to give. nicollettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06893487914609971251noreply@blogger.com