Fashion Design Personal Statement

Ever since I was a child, I dreamed of becoming a fashion designer. As far back as I can remember, whenever I had a paper and pencil, I would draw amateur fashion sketches. It seemed evident that fashion design was the career I would pursue. For birthday presents I would ask for sewing and art supplies so I could hone my skills to perfection. It seemed simple, all I needed to do was work on sewing and sketching until I would become proficiently skilled. I would then be able to procure a spot in fashion school and ultimately acquire a degree in apparel design. I anticipated interning during my college year with the aim of gaining a foothold in the fashion community. Ultimately, I dreamed of creating my own apparel line.

When I received a rejection letter saying I was not accepted to fashion school it was upsetting but at the same time I knew that getting rejected on my first try was a possibility, and I was prepared to give it a second shot. Plan B was to spend the summer working even harder, perfecting a new portfolio in time to apply for the spring semester. A few weeks later I found myself reevaluating my future plans. I thought back to all the times I had spent diligently sewing and creatively sketching and I began to understand something about myself that I hadn’t realized until now. I love sketching and

I love sewing and both of them were great pastimes. What I did not like was the fact that my hobby had turned into a chore. I had not foreseen what a hollow sensation I would feel devoting so many hours working on my portfolio. In putting all the effort into this, day in and day out, I realized this might be a fun outlet, but it was not something I could devote myself to for my the rest of my life.

Something that was a personal trial for me was parting with this security blanket life I had envisioned for myself.

Now that fashion design was out, I needed to figure out in what direction I was heading. I had always found science intriguing, but I thought it to be exclusively for child prodigies and geniuses who had never failed at anything. Because I found science fascinating, I took the time to discuss the field with a mentor who knows me well. She was adamant that I was sorely mistaken and nothing should hold me back from pursuing a career in the sciences. She told me if I put my mind to it and gave it my all there is no reason why I should not

succeed.
I have always been fascinated by the universe and since I was young I always questioned the world around me. I aspired to understand why the world functioned the way I saw it operating. By pursuing a degree in science, I aim to discover everything I can about the world in which I reside, however terrifying, awe-inspiring, or complex it may be. I intend to integrate the knowledge with a workable career so I can do something that is more than just a hobby. Science has so much meaning and so many incredible ramifications on humanity. I am excited about being able to impact the world in a powerful way and I believe that a degree in science will enable me to accomplish this goal. I still intend to enjoy fashion as a hobby but for my career I have reached the conclusion that theoretical physics is the way to go.