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The growth I’ve seen in my skills and confidence makes it all worthwhile.
Finding my path in fashion design
I'm currently studying fashion design at USW, and my journey to this point has been one of discovery. I’ve always loved art and tried my hand at graphic design, but I realised that I wanted to work more with fabrics. Finding a course that balanced high ratings, and affordability led me to the UK, and when I compared my options, USW’s location in Wales and its course offerings really appealed to me.
Since starting here, I've found the facilities and supportive faculty to be highlights of my experience. The university offers a range of resources, like studios and equipment rentals, that make the learning process immersive and hands-on. While I haven’t yet had direct industry experience, the fashion industry experience module in my second year encourages us to find internships, and the staff here are incredibly helpful with CV preparation and networking guidance.
Find your courseLife in Cardiff as a student and future aspirations
Living in Cardiff has also been a great choice—it has everything I need, from climbing gyms to museums, which helps fuel my creativity. I hope to stay in the UK after graduation and may pursue a master’s degree.
For anyone considering fashion design, my advice is to be sure of your passion; it’s demanding and requires dedication, but the growth I’ve seen in my skills and confidence makes it worth it. At USW, you’ll not only learn technical skills like sewing and design, but also gain a strong, interconnected knowledge base that sets you up for a diverse career in the fashion world.
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Interested in Fashion?
Fashion degrees at the University of South Wales examine and nurture the connection between commerciality and creativity. We aim to produce visionary fashion graduates who are ready for successful careers in the retail and fashion world.