Hi, my name is Natalie Ciejek and I am doing a 3+1 program with Mercyhurst University and Fashion Institute of Technology. I was born and raised in Rochester, New York. I have always had a passion for fashion from a very young age. Growing up, I loved recreating looks my favorite fictional characters or celebrities, which I still do. My friends would call me a pop culture enthusiast because I know a lot of fun facts about celebrities, movies, television, music, and books. During my free time, I love to hang out with my friends, go on endless shopping trips, watch movies, visit record stores, or explore new places.The reason I choose to go to school for Fashion Business Management is that I have always been in awe of the artistic world of Fashion. There is so much beauty within the industry and I want to be a part of it. I am still unsure of what career path I want to follow but all I know is I want it to be fashion-related.