{"id":46362,"date":"2023-03-10T08:47:11","date_gmt":"2023-03-10T13:47:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/?p=46362"},"modified":"2024-04-04T12:49:18","modified_gmt":"2024-04-04T16:49:18","slug":"day-in-the-life-of-a-centennial-scholar-sarah-jarrell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2023\/03\/day-in-the-life-of-a-centennial-scholar-sarah-jarrell\/","title":{"rendered":"Day in the Life of a Centennial Scholar: Sarah Jarrell"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n

The word \u201cimpactful\u201d doesn\u2019t pack enough punch \u2014 at least not for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I think about my Centennial Scholarship and the difference it\u2019s had on my college career, I prefer to use words like \u201clife-changing” and \u201cone-of-a-kind.\u201d As a graduate student in the Master of Textiles program<\/a>, I’m proud to be working toward my second degree from the Wilson College of Textiles. I graduated this past December with my bachelor’s degree in fashion and textile design, with a concentration in fashion design<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below, you\u2019ll see how I put my Centennial Scholarship<\/a> \u2014 and its incredible benefits \u2014 to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MORNING<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

9 a.m. <\/strong>Wake up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9:30 a.m. <\/strong>Eat breakfast. Today, I started my day with honey and butter on toast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 a.m. <\/strong>Dive into my TTM 591 course: Special Studies in Textile Technology Management: Sustainability, which is taught by Professor Karen Leonas<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Sarah
During this virtual course, I tuned in from my favorite study spot at the Wilson College of Textiles. Can you guess where I am?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

11:30 a.m. <\/strong>Lunch at home with my dogs. Typically, I drink a smoothie and eat a turkey sandwich for lunch. But today, I was craving pizza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AFTERNOON<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1 p.m. <\/strong>Conduct research in the lab with Professor Minyoung Suh<\/a>. Our research study, Clothing Size and Fit Optimization through 3D Body Scanning, will help improve clothing size and fit options for a variety of body sizes and shapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Sarah<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Sarah
I’m showing our research participant how to stand so our body scanner will measure her completely. Our research utilizes advanced technologies including 3D body scanning, functional textile design and performance textiles.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2:30 p.m. <\/strong>Discuss my study abroad trip with Merica Ivey<\/a>, the college\u2019s associate director of student recruitment and engagement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Sarah
During this meeting, Merica and I discussed how my Centennial Scholarship’s enrichment funding will support my international internship in Herzogenaurach, Germany.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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This March, I\u2019ll be leaving the United States for the first time and working at Adidas as a product design intern. I’ll be working at their headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany. I\u2019m even bringing my dogs, Mochi and Gracie.

This is possible thanks to my Centennial Scholarship\u2019s enrichment funding, which I can also use to participate in leadership and professional development opportunities!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

3:15 p.m. <\/strong>After leaving my meeting, I was surprised to see my clothing displayed in the college\u2019s main lobby! I used the leather laser etcher, Lectra Cutting machine, Gerber, Adobe Illustrator, Spoonflower technology, our college’s Dyeing and Finishing Lab<\/a>, and Clo3D to create this look for my FTD 419 course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Sarah
I created this ensemble to further develop my skills with the technology that the Wilson College has to offer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

3:30 p.m. <\/strong>Present a college tour. As a Wilson College of Textiles student ambassador<\/a>, I help introduce visitors to the incredible work that our students, faculty, staff, alumni and industry partners are doing on campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4:30 p.m. <\/strong>Run to my kickboxing class, which takes place at the Wellness and Recreation Center<\/a>. This 30-minute cardio workout is pretty intense, and I love the incredible music the instructor plays. Get ready to sweat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Sarah
This class is full of kickboxing cardio! It’s taught me the correct form for a variety of punches and kicks, while always giving me a great workout!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

EVENING<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

5:30 p.m.<\/strong> Participate in the Department of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management (TATM) Student Advisory Board<\/a> meeting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our mission is to build relationships between students and the business world. Also, we serve as ambassadors for TATM events and the Industry Advisory Board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Sarah
I love being a member of the TATM Student Advisory Board and promoting TATM leadership and excellence.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

6:15 p.m.<\/strong> Dinner and drinks with friends at Bumble Tea near campus. I am probably their most loyal customer, and my drink order has been memorized: A mango strawberry lemonade fruit tea with 50% sugar, light ice and rainbow jellies.

8 p.m. <\/strong>Homework and more studying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9:30 p.m. <\/strong>Packing, packing and more packing in preparation for my trip to Germany. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This March, I\u2019ll be leaving the United States for the first time and working at Adidas as a product design intern. I\u2019ll be working at their headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany. I\u2019m even bringing my dogs, Mochi and Gracie. I\u2019m using my Centennial Scholarship<\/a>\u2019s enrichment funding to pay for my flight and housing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Sarah
My adorable pups, Mochi and Gracie, will be traveling with me to Germany. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

When I return from Germany, I\u2019ll be moving to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to work at the Kohl\u2019s headquarters as an associate designer. I interned with the company this summer, and I really connected with their company values and vision for the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

11:45 p.m. <\/strong>Finally heading to bed. Goodnight! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interested in learning more about Sarah\u2019s scholarship?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Centennial Scholarship program<\/a> was established in 1999 to honor the Wilson College\u2019s 100th anniversary. This is the top scholarship offered by the North Carolina Textile Foundation<\/a>, which serves as the philanthropic arm of the college. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each Centennial scholar receives between $15,000 and $22,000 in scholarships annually for their four years at the Wilson College of Textiles. This support is complemented by $7,500 in enrichment funding for scholars to use when studying abroad, diving into leadership programs and participating in professional development opportunities. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Support students like Sarah<\/h2>\n

Make a gift to the NCTF Centennial Scholarship Endowment today.<\/p>\n

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Sarah Jarrell’s Fashion Design Collection Pushes Boundaries<\/h3>

Seniors earning their B.S. in Fashion and Textile Design develop a collection for the degree\u2019s capstone course. Sarah found inspiration in her NC State community for her collection, \u201cOptic Bursts.\u201d <\/p>

View her 2022 <\/span>collection <\/span> <\/svg> <\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/aside>\n\n","protected":false,"raw":"\n\n\n\n\n

The word \u201cimpactful\u201d doesn\u2019t pack enough punch \u2014 at least not for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I think about my Centennial Scholarship and the difference it\u2019s had on my college career, I prefer to use words like \u201clife-changing\" and \u201cone-of-a-kind.\u201d As a graduate student in the Master of Textiles program<\/a>, I'm proud to be working toward my second degree from the Wilson College of Textiles. I graduated this past December with my bachelor's degree in fashion and textile design, with a concentration in fashion design<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below, you\u2019ll see how I put my Centennial Scholarship<\/a> \u2014 and its incredible benefits \u2014 to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MORNING<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

9 a.m. <\/strong>Wake up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9:30 a.m. <\/strong>Eat breakfast. Today, I started my day with honey and butter on toast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 a.m. <\/strong>Dive into my TTM 591 course: Special Studies in Textile Technology Management: Sustainability, which is taught by Professor Karen Leonas<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Sarah
During this virtual course, I tuned in from my favorite study spot at the Wilson College of Textiles. Can you guess where I am?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

11:30 a.m. <\/strong>Lunch at home with my dogs. Typically, I drink a smoothie and eat a turkey sandwich for lunch. But today, I was craving pizza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AFTERNOON<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1 p.m. <\/strong>Conduct research in the lab with Professor Minyoung Suh<\/a>. Our research study, Clothing Size and Fit Optimization through 3D Body Scanning, will help improve clothing size and fit options for a variety of body sizes and shapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Sarah<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Sarah
I'm showing our research participant how to stand so our body scanner will measure her completely. Our research utilizes advanced technologies including 3D body scanning, functional textile design and performance textiles.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2:30 p.m. <\/strong>Discuss my study abroad trip with Merica Ivey<\/a>, the college\u2019s associate director of student recruitment and engagement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Sarah
During this meeting, Merica and I discussed how my Centennial Scholarship's enrichment funding will support my international internship in Herzogenaurach, Germany.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This March, I\u2019ll be leaving the United States for the first time and working at Adidas as a product design intern. I'll be working at their headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany. I\u2019m even bringing my dogs, Mochi and Gracie.

This is possible thanks to my Centennial Scholarship\u2019s enrichment funding, which I can also use to participate in leadership and professional development opportunities!<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

3:15 p.m. <\/strong>After leaving my meeting, I was surprised to see my clothing displayed in the college\u2019s main lobby! I used the leather laser etcher, Lectra Cutting machine, Gerber, Adobe Illustrator, Spoonflower technology, our college's Dyeing and Finishing Lab<\/a>, and Clo3D to create this look for my FTD 419 course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Sarah
I created this ensemble to further develop my skills with the technology that the Wilson College has to offer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

3:30 p.m. <\/strong>Present a college tour. As a Wilson College of Textiles student ambassador<\/a>, I help introduce visitors to the incredible work that our students, faculty, staff, alumni and industry partners are doing on campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4:30 p.m. <\/strong>Run to my kickboxing class, which takes place at the Wellness and Recreation Center<\/a>. This 30-minute cardio workout is pretty intense, and I love the incredible music the instructor plays. Get ready to sweat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Sarah
This class is full of kickboxing cardio! It's taught me the correct form for a variety of punches and kicks, while always giving me a great workout!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

EVENING<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

5:30 p.m.<\/strong> Participate in the Department of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management (TATM) Student Advisory Board<\/a> meeting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our mission is to build relationships between students and the business world. Also, we serve as ambassadors for TATM events and the Industry Advisory Board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Sarah
I love being a member of the TATM Student Advisory Board and promoting TATM leadership and excellence.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

6:15 p.m.<\/strong> Dinner and drinks with friends at Bumble Tea near campus. I am probably their most loyal customer, and my drink order has been memorized: A mango strawberry lemonade fruit tea with 50% sugar, light ice and rainbow jellies.

8 p.m. <\/strong>Homework and more studying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9:30 p.m. <\/strong>Packing, packing and more packing in preparation for my trip to Germany. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This March, I\u2019ll be leaving the United States for the first time and working at Adidas as a product design intern. I\u2019ll be working at their headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany. I\u2019m even bringing my dogs, Mochi and Gracie. I\u2019m using my Centennial Scholarship<\/a>\u2019s enrichment funding to pay for my flight and housing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Sarah
My adorable pups, Mochi and Gracie, will be traveling with me to Germany. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

When I return from Germany, I\u2019ll be moving to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to work at the Kohl\u2019s headquarters as an associate designer. I interned with the company this summer, and I really connected with their company values and vision for the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

11:45 p.m. <\/strong>Finally heading to bed. Goodnight! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interested in learning more about Sarah\u2019s scholarship?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Centennial Scholarship program<\/a> was established in 1999 to honor the Wilson College\u2019s 100th anniversary. This is the top scholarship offered by the North Carolina Textile Foundation<\/a>, which serves as the philanthropic arm of the college. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each Centennial scholar receives between $15,000 and $22,000 in scholarships annually for their four years at the Wilson College of Textiles. This support is complemented by $7,500 in enrichment funding for scholars to use when studying abroad, diving into leadership programs and participating in professional development opportunities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n