From High School to Fashion: My Journey at National Fashion College

WORDS BY NFC STUDENT MADELAINE WOODCOCK

I’ve been a student at NFC since February this year; honestly, this year has been a lot for me. I graduated high school last year and came into 2026 knowing I wanted to pursue fashion but had absolutely no idea where to start. I started NFC with a boyfriend, my high school friend group and an eagerness to learn and gain new friendships. Since then, I am no longer with my boyfriend, my friends and I have all gone our separate ways and it’s been a massive adjusting period. But NFC has honestly become a safe space for me. It’s become something I look forward to every week!

I’ve gained a best friend, I've made so many connections within the class and I've been able to experience so many opportunities that have shown me there is more out there in the world. I can actually see what I want my future to look like, NFC has helped me understand what path I need to take to get there.

When you’re in high school, the world feels so small. I feel like I have already learned more about the type of person i am as an individual and what my place is in this world, especially within the fashion industry thanks to NFC.