<p>Have you ever wondered why so many college students are nowadays opting to work in the modelling and fashion industry as a means of earning money? In the past, students mostly chose to work at NGOs and volunteer organisations, some even venturing into the sales sector. However, these days, most girls opt to join the fashion industry be it modelling, designing or even blogging about fashion as a quick way to earn some extra bucks</p>.<p>.<br /><br /> This is a high maintenance part-time job which requires a lot of time. A few college models tell Metrolife why they chose these professions and how they spent their time balancing their academics and modelling jobs.<br /><br />Irene Augustine, doing her 2nd year degree in Mount Carmel College, plans to do a PhD in Criminology. She says the college provides her with umpteen number of opportunities to showcase her talent. “I have grown to be independent and strong because of modelling. I also pay more attention to being healthy which is definitely a benefit.” She says it gets really hard to balance modelling and college. <br /><br />She has to decline good shows because of exams and shortage of attendance, but she sets aside a few days on her calender for good shoots that do not interfere with her classes. “Personally, its a gratifying hobby that I truly enjoy,” adds Irene.<br /><br />Prathiksha Shetty, a BCom student of St Joseph’s College of Commerce and a part-time model, plans to do public relations or human resource management in the future. Her interest in modelling started off when she was a part of the Jyothi Nivas College fashion team. “I assume I can pull off any kind of clothing. Lately, I have been modelling for online sites but right now, I am focussing on starting a blog,” she says.<br /><br />Prathiksha will also be joining a modelling agency soon, if all goes well. Modelling does not affect her studies as she knows how to manage her time well. “I love posing and being in front of the camera so it doesn’t really exhaust me,” says Pratiksha. She loves the new outfits and locations she gets to explore through the shoots, and of course getting paid is a bonus too.<br /><br />However, there are some that have already gone through and come out of this phase. Former model and student of Mount Carmel College, Sabrina Dominique Lobo, passed out of the college last year after doing a Bachelor’s degree in Science. She now co-owns a clothing brand called ‘Francisca and Dominique’. Her mother was her inspiration as she used to model in her younger days. <br /><br />“I accompanied my sister to an audition and randomly got selected. I was 16 at that time,” says Sabrina. She has done ramp shows and photo shoots for various things like jewellery, soft drinks, icecreams and even television commercials for bikes and clothing brands. <br /><br />She enjoyed modelling as she earned well and did not have to bother her parents for money, however, she never let it interfere with her studies as it was just one day of college that she ever missed for a shoot. Looking back, she has no regrets as the experience was a fulfilling one.<br /><br /></p>
<p>Have you ever wondered why so many college students are nowadays opting to work in the modelling and fashion industry as a means of earning money? In the past, students mostly chose to work at NGOs and volunteer organisations, some even venturing into the sales sector. However, these days, most girls opt to join the fashion industry be it modelling, designing or even blogging about fashion as a quick way to earn some extra bucks</p>.<p>.<br /><br /> This is a high maintenance part-time job which requires a lot of time. A few college models tell Metrolife why they chose these professions and how they spent their time balancing their academics and modelling jobs.<br /><br />Irene Augustine, doing her 2nd year degree in Mount Carmel College, plans to do a PhD in Criminology. She says the college provides her with umpteen number of opportunities to showcase her talent. “I have grown to be independent and strong because of modelling. I also pay more attention to being healthy which is definitely a benefit.” She says it gets really hard to balance modelling and college. <br /><br />She has to decline good shows because of exams and shortage of attendance, but she sets aside a few days on her calender for good shoots that do not interfere with her classes. “Personally, its a gratifying hobby that I truly enjoy,” adds Irene.<br /><br />Prathiksha Shetty, a BCom student of St Joseph’s College of Commerce and a part-time model, plans to do public relations or human resource management in the future. Her interest in modelling started off when she was a part of the Jyothi Nivas College fashion team. “I assume I can pull off any kind of clothing. Lately, I have been modelling for online sites but right now, I am focussing on starting a blog,” she says.<br /><br />Prathiksha will also be joining a modelling agency soon, if all goes well. Modelling does not affect her studies as she knows how to manage her time well. “I love posing and being in front of the camera so it doesn’t really exhaust me,” says Pratiksha. She loves the new outfits and locations she gets to explore through the shoots, and of course getting paid is a bonus too.<br /><br />However, there are some that have already gone through and come out of this phase. Former model and student of Mount Carmel College, Sabrina Dominique Lobo, passed out of the college last year after doing a Bachelor’s degree in Science. She now co-owns a clothing brand called ‘Francisca and Dominique’. Her mother was her inspiration as she used to model in her younger days. <br /><br />“I accompanied my sister to an audition and randomly got selected. I was 16 at that time,” says Sabrina. She has done ramp shows and photo shoots for various things like jewellery, soft drinks, icecreams and even television commercials for bikes and clothing brands. <br /><br />She enjoyed modelling as she earned well and did not have to bother her parents for money, however, she never let it interfere with her studies as it was just one day of college that she ever missed for a shoot. Looking back, she has no regrets as the experience was a fulfilling one.<br /><br /></p>
