To College or Not to College: The FIT Edition

       It seemed to happen all at once. Last week, the same week I landed an internship was the same week I got my letter of congratulations from The Fashion Institute of Technology. I came home to the envelope sitting on my bed. I was accepted into their Advertising and Marketing Communications program. I am proud. This is my first real college application and I got it. A few months back I'd compulsively applied to the school with the idea that more education or this education would make a difference. (If you don't already know I've been to college before. I got my Associates Degree in Graphic Design from the Art Institute of New York and let's just say the education there is not worth the price tag.) There is something about being out of school for a while and not working a "dream job" that made me feel desperate. You get it into your mind that you need a piece of paper to have a great career and to succeed. A lot of American dreams are built on that mindset, even in the midst of a recession.

       There was a bit of a struggle when it came to the FIT application process so I kind of resigned. I gave up after submitting money, an application, transcripts and an essay. It should be a crime to have to pay all that money to maybe have your application considered. To my surprise everything did kind of work out. By the time I did get my letter (last week) I was left with such a short deadline to think about what I'd be signing up for, to file fin-aide, hold my seat etc.


       After the high wears off, there's wisdom. Just yesterday I was feeling the pressure of all these commitments and decisions I've made. I was anxious to the point of insomnia. So finally I had a talk with mom. Things to know about my mother she wants me and my sister to come to good decisions on our own so she asks a lot of the right questions and she get's you to ask your own. She asked me to look at what I'd be getting out of the experience. Would the education I get there be worth the price tag? I realize since I've already landed an internship (which if you look aren't to difficult to find.) All other things aside tuition, books, supplies: Real world experience based on what I've learned trumps hypothetical experience. Real world experience has found me work. Final decision made...College isn't for me. Re-realization it's about who you know and what you can do.Your future is not always determined by a $30,000 piece of paper.


I have an education plan. Not a college education plan. So for those of you on the fence just know there are other ways to get educated. The path doesn't always look like school spirit, frat parties and cramming for tests.

Original Art by Tatiana Hochrein now Available

Alllllll Right Everyone! I finally have some work up for purchase.

I spent my day editing and preparing a couple of my illustrations to post on Society6.

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Halloween Art: Life update

It really has been forever. How are you? Let's get a cup of coffee some time :) Haha.

Hello Everyone! I'm back and so much has happened since I last checked in with you I now have 2 jobs! I work at a childrens book store and I'm an art teacher. Neither of these jobs are getting me out of my parents apartment so I'm back to freelancing and hustlin!!! Anyway, recently something happened to me personally that made me very sad. So I decided instead of being depressed about it and doing nothing. I'd be a little upset about it but channel the energy into making art. It's way better to be creating something and be useful to myself than sleep my days away in sorrow. So first thing's first. I will be selling ORIGINAL ART PRINTS, for the Halloween season and I'm really excited about the result so far..They will be up on society6 soon. I have to add some finishing touches and test the colors printed. Let's create happiness together!

PS-Blog could be getting a makeover too! Whaaaaaaat!

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P.S.- I just posted a cover on youtube <3 p="">

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My New Job

I was looking through my blog today and I realized, I never told you I got a JOB!!! Haha It's temporary but I have to say hands down it's the best job I've had yet. It's simple but I love the people. My official title is an "Art Greeter" I work at an art installation in the city. I'm not to sure I want to share details about my whereabouts on the internet but, when the job is over I will definitely share and post a couple of pictures up. Oh and it's better pay than my last job, so who can complain :) 


-Tati 

Thoughts on life and God Part 1 (10-13-12 )

What do morals matter if we just happened? What do kindness, ambition or fairness have to do with this life if we're all just one cosmic mistake? I had a thought just now. Without God, a higher power or creator what is our purpose? To have a chance at life? What does the chance matter if all we're going to do is die and go no where anyway? I struggle with believing in a higher power at times and religion. At the end of the day I'm sure we've all wondered and debated the answer to the question "What is life's purpose? What is my purpose?" I think it makes sense that somewhere out there, we were purposefully thought of and created. No matter what the intent of the creator. In my mind it makes more sense in all our human ambition that the fight to be something, make a difference or to argue for a cause etc if it was all towards a goal and purpose. That's my thought of the day. What do you believe is your purpose? Do you believe in God?