Madison Schill, international model, dancer and worldwide traveller, could not have done it without her schooling. From her rise within the fashion industry to communicating "en français," she appreciates the role that education has played in her career.

So, what do you do once you get your fashion design degree? The path is simple: market yourself, market yourself, market yourself.

You know that you are talented, and armed with your fashion design degree, so it is time to make sure everyone else knows this too. While you are in school, decide what aspect of fashion design you wish to focus on, and then do what it takes to get there. It is no secret that fashion design is a skills-based industry – creativity is crucial – but your applicable skills are just as important if you want to get your foot in the door. Potential employers want to see what you know, and what you can do. Show them!

The first way to properly marketing yourself involves building out a thorough, professional-looking portfolio. Do not fret if you are a recent graduate; employers understand this and are happy to consider your best student work as an example of your abilities. Spend time carefully tailoring your selections because the portfolio you present is your chance to make a memorable first impression.

Milan has always been the Italian capital of the financial, tertiary and quaternary service sector, as well as of the Fashion and Design industry. Today Milan is a big metropolis with an international dimension that hosts the main entrepreneurial and manufacturing activities in Italy: from advertising to the publishing industry, from small artisan's shops to hi-tech companies.

When we think of Paris, what immediately comes to mind is the beautiful silhouette of the Eiffel Tower, the romantic view of the Seine, the dazzling lights of the Champs Elysées, and of course, fashion. Choosing a school is difficult, and choosing where to relocate for one's studies may add to the pressure of making the right decision. One thing to keep in mind is that Paris was, and still is, the most important.