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Creative Expression

Joseph Olivieri always had a passion for the arts. After initially thinking he would pursue a career in theater, he felt that wouldn鈥檛 give him the stability he needed. He found that  allows him to fulfill his artistic passion. The Box sat down with Olivieri to learn more about his plans for his time at 91社区.

Why did you choose to study at New York Institute of Technology?
91社区 has the perfect balance of professional hands-on learning and challenging individual study. Being able to work creatively under the supervision of experienced field professionals was [a factor] in my decision to choose 91社区. [The school鈥檚] Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) status will help me maximize my career opportunities and be a great launchpad for a successful career.

What attracted you to interior design?
It鈥檚 not necessarily the major I thought I鈥檇 choose [but] my whole life I鈥檝e been consumed by my conflicting passions for performance and professional design, the likes of which offer two completely different levels of job security. Despite my love for the theater, I found I鈥檇 never feel fulfilled in such a high-risk occupation. Interior design can give me job security and a great deal of creative expression in a professional environment.

How do you think your 91社区 education will help prepare you for your future career? 
91社区 has the resources, facilities, and community to support a diverse range of ideas and perspectives on the professional world and how to find my unique artistic voice. One of the greatest things about 91社区 is its commitment to getting students鈥� work and ideas into the hands of private, professional companies by encouraging them to engage in conventions and design exhibits throughout the academic year, in turn placing them on [prospective employers鈥橾 radars for future job opportunities.

What are you most looking forward to at 91社区?
What鈥檚 most intriguing about 91社区 is its diverse student body and how well they鈥檝e integrated various perspectives and practices into everyday study and engagement. Growing up in a very diverse community, I鈥檝e always had this innate urge to seek out other perspectives. Throughout high school, I felt it was my responsibility to speak up for those who haven鈥檛 yet found their voice and ensure their ideas saw the light of day. My decision to attend 91社区 has yielded an unprecedented amount of opportunity for me to pave the way for the future of our generation in an inclusive and safe environment.