Day in the life of a Fashion Design student

Emily's Top tip - “Take some time to relax before the course but find some time to warm up by practicing drawing, sewing and exploring fashion shows or magazines, start gathering basic art and sewing supplies as a bit of preparation can make a big difference!” 

I typically have scheduled uni time 2-3 days a week. This is what a typical day looks like for me…  
  
8am - Wake up.  I like to sleep in as long as possible! But on days when I have uni, I like to wake up with enough time for breakfast and to get ready to leave on time.  

  
9:30am– Leave for uni.  I live in student halls about 15 minutes away from campus, so I like to walk to uni.  

  
10am – Class begins…   

My scheduled time at university varies every day. Sometimes I’ll receive a lecture from my tutors and will then have work to complete. Some days I have scheduled tutorials where I can receive feedback on my current assignments.   My day can include anything from making patterns and sewing, to building my portfolio, to draping and experimenting with designs, or even completing photoshoots or research tasks.  

1pm – Lunch!  
 
2pm – Back to class.  My afternoons in university will usually mean catching up on previous work and private study.  

5pm – Home time.  I walk back home around 5pm. I typically like to have a rest when I get home, and I’ll grab something to eat.    

6-11pm – Free time.  My evenings can vary from having society meet-ups to attend, to continuing with some uni work at home, or heading out to the gym. I like to cook my dinner too and will try and spend some time with my flat mates if they’re free.    

There are no two days the same as a fashion student – some more chaotic than others!