Skylar Perez

Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors

Skylar chose PDD because she had always had a passion for design, creation, and using color

Hometown

Saint Simons Island, GA

Major/Expected graduation time

Major: Fashion Merchandising with a PDD emphasis, Studio art minor, and Sustainability certificate 

Activities/Honors

Styling Director of Student Merchandising Association, Social Media Manager of Fair Fashion, Head Sustainability Coordinator for Greek Goes Green, Sustainability Coordinator for Sigma Kappa 

Why I chose my major

I chose Fashion Merchandising because I visited Athens for UGA Scholars Day before I committed, and I was given a one-on-one tour by a former graduate in Fashion Merchandising. She showed me around campus and FACS, she introduced me to a bunch of FACS staff members, and she showed me a lot of projects that fashion organizations have done. I fell in love with how friendly and inspiring the staff was, and I became very excited about what I could do if I became a Fashion Merchandising student myself. Next, I chose PDD because I have always had a passion for design, creation, and using color, and I have always wanted to learn how to sew. So this emphasis just made sense for me!

What I like most about TMI

What I love about TMI is how willing all of staff is to make sure all students are successful in classes and just in life. I have never had a professor that I felt like I couldn’t come to for advice, knowledge, or just a helping hand. My professors are genuinely there to help me accomplish my aspirations and goals!

Post-graduation plans

I am planning to go into sustainable fashion of some sort! I’m not sure exactly what this looks like, but I have a passion for promoting a circular economy and degrowth economics within the fashion industry, and I hope to promote these ideals in the role that I choose to take on.