Alumni Updates

Grad School Beckons

After graduating from FIT in 2021, I took some time off to decide how I wanted to pursue my future. While looking into graduate programs, I had trouble finding something I connected with. I wanted the graduate program that I picked to be as enjoyable as FIT’s Art History and Museum Professions major program was for me. The online Masters in Library and Information Science graduate program at St. John’s University caught my attention for the wide variety of specializations I could pick from.

I’m finishing my first semester as a graduate student, and it has been an amazing experience. Not only have I learned about the degree, but I have learned a lot about myself and how I want to pursue my career. I have decided to specialize in Archival Studies in the hope to land a career as an archivist after I graduate. AHMP has prepared me for this program in numerous ways. Having a background in Art History and Museum Professions, I draw many connections throughout my studies in library science. It’s fascinating what different information institutions can have in common. I find myself comparing museums and libraries often and appreciate having my background knowledge in my studies. I’m actively pursuing research for internships located in archives. I intend on graduating in December of 2024, and I’m excited to see where life will take me after.

Paige Johnston, AHMP