Fiona Tagami (she/her), Spring 2025
Unpaid Internship Grant
Company: Heather Newberger
Type of work: Assistant work
Where did you find the internship? I emailed the agency
Would you recommend it for other Lang students? I would recommended students intern for companies and not individual people as there is a more stable curriculum
Internship Description:
I helped a professional stylist with prep work, commercial shoots and clothing returns. I acted as an assistant, handling everything from shopping for a shoot to organizing/ packing clothing to be returned.
How has this project has been impactful or transformative — for you personally or for those this work has impacted:
This internship was a comprehensive overview of fashion styling in NYC. I was able to get an idea of what it would be like if I pursued styling for commercial shoots and wether or not it was for me.
What would you do differently? How would you advise a student who is going to do something similar?
I would advise a student to ask their supervisor what they think a successful internship with them looks like.
How is this experience connected to your work?
This experience helped me decide whether or not fashion styling was for me. I’d always thought it would be a good fit, but after this internship I’ve decided to explore other things. It helped me narrow down my future life goals which is a big deal for me as I have many interests and goals.