Hi! I got into both the Parsons Fashion Studies program and the dual NYU Costume Studies/MSLIS degree program. However, I could not find a lot of info online in terms of student experience although I have reached out to current students. Parsons offered me 75% tuition waiver so I'd end up paying around 6k/year, whereas NYU I'd have to pay full (53k/year).
I know financially it makes way more sense to attend Parsons especially because COL in NYC is so high. However, I am also international (Canadian), and the dual degree MSLIS would potentially provide me with OPT, and if I become a librarian potentially a TN Visa. The Parsons degree would give me less options in terms of visa. I am also worried about job prospects in pursuing this career. I may also be interested in pursuing a PhD afterwards, but I am not entirely sure about that yet.
Can anyone give me advice? Thank you!
