Im going back to college yay!!!!

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I was on here a while back asking about advice for "vintage" related education sources.

Well its not entirely vintage, and not entirely real college but its a start. I am doing distance learning through The Art Institute in Fashion retail and management. But there are many beneficial classes in the program from fashion history, to textiles and basic sewing as well as 3 classes on various e commerce and 1-2 on brick and mortar stores. Even blueprinting a store from ground up! So I can definitely apply it! I start classes Monday!

Then when I am ready I can go on to master in fashion design (which can't be done with a distance program naturally) So I will be getting my bachelors with this program.

I hope to run in the direction of owning my own retail chain that specializes in authentic reproduction and/or vintage inspired clothing on a mass scale (now this is a 10-15 year goal) I would love to have a Vintage store right along side banana republic, or Nordstroms or such but with a slightly lower affordable price tag.

Part of me says its a big dream and then again there is not a doubt in my mind that I can't do this. I have never loved anything in the materialistic world other than antiques and I recently discovered my PASSION for vintage. What a fine thing to do what you LOVE!
Its a dream, but at least it is a goal and I can plan on it right? If my store does take off, sure I will wear my pieces, but I would rather wear the original piece that my lines are modeled after!:wub:
 
Congratulations! It sounds like a great program.

I decided to apply to grad school two years ago, so I can completely relate to the excitement of starting a new program. I'm in the second year of my MA.

:) Good luck!

Laura
 
You must be so excited! :cheer: Congratulations and much kudos to you for you for following your dreams. I'm a great believer in positive thinking. You've decided what you want and you're going for it. Just stay focused and your dream will definitely turn into reality. :)

Looking forward to hearing all about your progress throughout the coming year.
 
Congratulations Jennifer, and the best of luck with your studies!

I went to university pretty late (*cough* 35 *cough*) but it was the best thing I ever did. I won't pretend it was easy (I'm terrible with deadlines!), but it was so rewarding.

We're cheering you on! :cheer:

Sarah
 
lol thank you all!!!!

yeah I am the procrastinator, go with the flow, it will all turn out alright anyway. So I think that's where my excitement comes from. I am acting out of the ordinary but I will compliment my husband on that!

He tells me how proud of me he is with my "vintage" dealings and kept hinting towards at college. He was going to enroll me as a Christmas present and he was trying to find out where I wanted to go meanwhile I was working with a counselor at AI. We butted heads on my future the same day so he had to let me in on my present 2 weeks before Christmas, but it was EVERY bit as sweet of a present!
 
Oh and how rude of me... congratulations Kristine on your new store!!!! Do let us know when you are up and running :-) I assume it is a B&M store?

and also Laura, AWESOME on your MA... I think that will be the truely exciting time!

And thank you everyone else for your enouragement! That's why I love you guys,,,, Yall are always very nice and supportive, its very refreshing!
 
Congratulations Jennifer! That is Fantastic!!

I went back to school when I was 29 and got through 3 years of city college with a 3.9 GPA and STILL didn't know what to do with myself. I didn't continue on as I coupldn't make a decision, LOL! My vintage dealings picked WAY up and I decided that THIS is what I wanted to do. I need to get back and get some business and tax classes under my belt as well as some more fashion classes.

I fully applaud you for having such a focused goal. I am sure you will to GREAT!! I also think as an adult you will find school much more rewarding; I sure did!


Kristine~

Congrats on the new store! Are you taking that old dance studio space that you were talking about?? How exciting!!
 
Congrats Jennifer!! :cheer: I'm sure you'll love it!
I did my fashion design several years ago - it was so much work, but I LOVED it. Now I'm going to school for accounting, which is quite a different experience :wacko:
 
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