Choosing a subject to major in for four years right out of high school can be a daunting task. Especially so when you are a student that excels academically in a few different areas. Not only are you someone who excels academically, but you also like to work with people, are creative and enjoy a challenge. For all those that think you may fall under this category, you are not alone.
Name: Abby Rogers
Role: Fashion Merchandising Student, University of Delaware
CollegeFashionista: When you were choosing a college major, why did you choose Fashion Merchandising?
Abby Rogers: When I was younger, I thought if you wanted to have a career in fashion you had to choose design, but when I found out that schools offered fashion merchandising I felt like that was the right fit for me. I love the way fashion can inspire people and how you can express yourself through what you’re wearing, which for me is usually a flannel, jeans and duck boots. I also originally wanted a career in something mathematical, but when mixing that with something I really enjoyed, I came to the conclusion that I wanted to major in fashion merchandising
CF: What was the largest shock to you, concerning the major, once you were actually taking classes?
AR: One shock I had was that we actually had to learn how to sew seams! I had never sewn before in my life and it was a bit of a struggle at first but then I got the hang of things. Another thing that shocked me was that although we weren’t design majors, we had to learn all different types of terms for clothing. For example: all the different names for shirt sleeves and shirt collars.
CF: What are you involved in on campus that is related to your major?
AR: I am a member of the Fashion Merchandising Club and I am a style scout for The Hunt App at UD.Â
CF: What is your dream job once you graduate?
AR: I have changed my mind so many times about what I want to do once I graduate. My original thoughts were being a buyer for a major designer and working in New York City. After taking classes at UD, my teachers have presented so many other options. Being a part of The Hunt has also influenced my decision. So now I think my dream would to be involved in public relations or social media but still be stationed in New York City.
Learn More: Abby is currently in the spring semester of her freshman year here at University of Delaware. This summer, Abby will be writing for CollegeFashionsta. Watch out for her articles over the summer and show her how RAD she truely is!
