What has the transition from full time student to professional life been? What are the challenges?
There's just a lot of questioning who you are, what you're doing with yourself, why you're doing what you do. Everyone says the year after you graduate is hard, but I didn't believe them, and I didn't really understand the severity of it. Truly you are only accountable to yourself, and you're completely self-sustained, so then you begin to question what the point is because no one is holding you to anything. It's a hard mindset to be in, but you realize that if you want to be happy, you have to do what you want.

Have you used your network from SVA? If so, how?
I absolutely have! A few teachers have been integral in my post-graduate life. One of whom — BFA Fine Arts faculty Jeff Wasson— I work with once a week on armor, and is essential in helping me move towards my goals, whatever they may be.

What are the benefits of attending art school in New York City?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Period.

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