Final year reflection

Final year for me has been incredible. I have had so many ups and downs but I feel it has changed me so much as a designer and the way I view the world. I have grown a huge passion for working more ethically and discovered my love for swimwear, which may lead to a possible business venture. It has shown me that I have the potential to do really well in any job as I have worked so hard to produce a final collection I am so proud of. I feel COVID for me has been a blessing in disguise, as it has pushed me to be so much more independent and I have had to rely on just my own motivation to get through. It has proved to me that I am capable of starting my own business, or working for a big company. I have had a few challenges, my brother broke his leg, and coronavirus, but again I feel I have overcome these obstacles and made the best of the situation. The tenacity I have with my final year has helped me through, as I am striving to get the best grade possible, and I feel I have worked so hard. Looking back it may not be the year I envisioned, with cancellations of final year shows, but it truly has been a year of growth and determination which I think will shape the way I work and think for the rest of my life.