I selected Fashion Merchandising as my major because I want to pursue a career in personal styling/visual merchandising. Ever since I can remember, I have always been intrigued by the outfits celebrities wore and why stylists chose the pieces they did. I admire the creativity that goes into styling. I would love to style for everyday people, celebs, movies, tv shows, magazines, etc. Visual merchandising is another career option I have chosen because of all of the attentive aspects that can go into this role. Visual merchandisers are in control of floor plans and displays that can help grab the attention of customers and entice them to shop or come into the store. Both styling and visual merchandising call for a lot of creativity and hard work. The responsibility of attracting attention is key in both roles and this is something that excites me. Being able to study trends while still adding my creative aspect to things is a dream job for me. I love being challenged and having roles that require me to adapt to changing times. With that being said, fashion merchandising is the best major I believe will give me the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a career in these jobs. Fashion merchandising is a major where students can study multiple fashion trends and understand several different strategies that are used in the fashion industry. The great thing about this major is that it can lead to several different job careers in the industry, which is great for any student who is interested in fashion but still unsure about the exact career path they want. In the beginning, I was unsure if I wanted to go into a buying role and this major allowed me to truly understand that being a buyer may not be the best role for me and led me to my true passion within fashion.