Monthly Archives: March 2012

Show Me Your Sketchbook: Thi Wan

Sketchbooks are definitely important for every artist as a great way to develop ideas or just to have fun and fool around. Everyone’s sketching processes are unique and different. Some are more detailed than others, some like to use pen,

Show Me Your Sketchbook: Thi Wan

Sketchbooks are definitely important for every artist as a great way to develop ideas or just to have fun and fool around. Everyone’s sketching processes are unique and different. Some are more detailed than others, some like to use pen,

Deciding to be BA/BFA

BA/BFA, pronounced bah-fuh, is the word used to describe a tiny portion of students at The New School who are working towards two degrees. The word literally describes what such a student will achieve at the end of their five

Deciding to be BA/BFA

BA/BFA, pronounced bah-fuh, is the word used to describe a tiny portion of students at The New School who are working towards two degrees. The word literally describes what such a student will achieve at the end of their five

New Blog Design

I just wanted everyone to know that I’m pleased as punch with the new look of our blog! Katie, you rule. That is all.

New Blog Design

I just wanted everyone to know that I’m pleased as punch with the new look of our blog! Katie, you rule. That is all.

Spring at The New School!

Spring has officially sprung at The New School! Recently, the weather in New York has been pretty much amazing and students are shedding their heavy winter clothes in favor of lighter spring options. I snapped and chatted with some New

Spring at The New School!

Spring has officially sprung at The New School! Recently, the weather in New York has been pretty much amazing and students are shedding their heavy winter clothes in favor of lighter spring options. I snapped and chatted with some New

Cupcakes are so Four Years Ago: The Emergence of the Doughnut

Deserts in New York are like fashion fads: one year cake may be in, but the next pie has taken it’s place. For the past couple of years cupcakes have exploded as the desert of choice, with stores like Magnolia’s

Cupcakes are so Four Years Ago: The Emergence of the Doughnut

Deserts in New York are like fashion fads: one year cake may be in, but the next pie has taken it’s place. For the past couple of years cupcakes have exploded as the desert of choice, with stores like Magnolia’s

A Day in the Life

For those of you wondering what an average Parsons student does on a regular class day, look no further because I have logged all the interesting (and not so interesting) aspects of my busy day for you all! Enjoy! February

A Day in the Life

For those of you wondering what an average Parsons student does on a regular class day, look no further because I have logged all the interesting (and not so interesting) aspects of my busy day for you all! Enjoy! February

Meet Parsons Alumni: Cindy Rodriguez

Cindy Rodriguez and I had the same thesis teacher, Julia Wargaski, at Parsons. However, I’m in Julia’s class now and Cindy was in her class six years ago. Cindy is so cool a designer (and all around awesome person) that

Meet Parsons Alumni: Cindy Rodriguez

Cindy Rodriguez and I had the same thesis teacher, Julia Wargaski, at Parsons. However, I’m in Julia’s class now and Cindy was in her class six years ago. Cindy is so cool a designer (and all around awesome person) that

A Five Borough Tour in Twelve Hours. Beat that.

Now I’m not competitive, I’d rather say “ambitious” or “goal-oriented.” Yet my friend Mary and I enjoy creating challenges for ourselves, like our competition for “Tour Guide of the Month” at The New School Welcome Center or going to every

A Five Borough Tour in Twelve Hours. Beat that.

Now I’m not competitive, I’d rather say “ambitious” or “goal-oriented.” Yet my friend Mary and I enjoy creating challenges for ourselves, like our competition for “Tour Guide of the Month” at The New School Welcome Center or going to every

Best of NYC: Thrift Stores

New York is known for its awesome shopping; however, as a college student many of you will quickly learn a little thing about budgeting and self-control—I know I did. Thrifting (not sure if it’s a word but it should be)

Best of NYC: Thrift Stores

New York is known for its awesome shopping; however, as a college student many of you will quickly learn a little thing about budgeting and self-control—I know I did. Thrifting (not sure if it’s a word but it should be)

Student Interview: Juan

If you’ve ever chatted with the Admission AIM handle “ThinkParsons,” you had a 50-50 chance of talking with Juan. As one of our Student Ambassadors, Juan works in the Admission Office answering emails, chatting with prospective students, and following up

Student Interview: Juan

If you’ve ever chatted with the Admission AIM handle “ThinkParsons,” you had a 50-50 chance of talking with Juan. As one of our Student Ambassadors, Juan works in the Admission Office answering emails, chatting with prospective students, and following up