Match Made On Seventh: FIT Speed Dating Event/Interview with PRSSA President

Guys, hey! So tonight FIT is hosting their 8th annual speed dating event from 7-9. The event is gonna be fun af with a '90s theme, free food and raffles along with your chance at finding love. Sounds like the ideal Thursday, right?! Tickets will be $15 at the door or if you're an FIT student it's free! Just bring your ID. Below is an interview with FIT's PRSSA President, Nicole Armeno for more on what to expect! xx

What is the original inspiration behind A Match Made on Seventh?

It's hard to meet people in NYC and even at FIT.  As a club we saw this pain point and decided to remedy it. We provide a fun and safe space to meet new people. 

What can we expect to see? 

Lots of single people, a Baywatch branded photobooth, '90s decorations and me running around in all black sporting a calm yet semi-frantic manner. 

More importantly, what can we expect to eat?

Ha, this is definitely the most important question. There will be Sigmunds Pretzels, 

Uma Temakeria, Insomnia Cookies, pizza, Zico Coconut Water and Squish Marshmallows to name a few of 

our amazing sponsors. 

What are you most excited for Thursday night? 

At any event, my favorite moment is the almost instant switch from prep to the event itself. As soon as those doors open you get a rush of adrenaline. It's amazing to see everything come together! 

For all our shy guys and girls out there, what is your one tip for showing up at the event?

It's not as cringe worthy as you'd imagine. It's a really chill atmosphere. Hey, you might not meet the love of your life but you will meet new people, which is sometimes just as hard to do in NYC. 

Have you heard of any successful couples walking out of here? 

I've heard of one marriage myth and a bunch of stories of scattered dates. I myself have met a couple of new bachelors from years past. 

Tell us a little about your role as PRSSA President.

This Presidency has been one of the highest honors of my professional career so far. I manage an eboard team of eight powerful women and I mainly deal with relations/obligations between our club and FIT. I also handle National requirements and relationships. The real work though, is done by my team and chapter members, without them we couldn't function. 

What is some advice you would give to FIT students and other students around the country majoring in PR? 

Say hello to professionals, speakers, your professors and practice "talking" as much as you can. The more comfortable you get with talking to your superiors, the better you will become at getting your message and story across as a professional. You want people to hear your info and not your discomfort. 

Glossier Review

As I'm sure is the same with all of you, I have had an influx of Glossier on my Instagram feed lately. The pretty pink boxes, the stickers and the products all infiltrated my socials. For my first order, I kept it pretty small to see if I liked it. Here's what I picked and what I think: 



Milky Jelly Cleanser: $18
Great for taking eye makeup off. This cleanser is very lightly scented and has almost a bouncy consistency so it feels extra hydrating. 




Balm Dotcom: $12
I picked this one in Mint. I love all of my lip products to be minty because a) it feels fresher and b) mint naturally causes a tingling and acts as a lip plumper. This product was a little thicker than I thought it would be so don't expect a gloss at all, but it is very moisturizing. There is also an unscented, rose, coconut and cherry flavor. 



Rosewater Spray: $18
I wasn't totally blown away with this one. From what everyone was posting about it, they were raving about its ability to reduce redness which I didn't experience. However! It is a refreshing morning spray and I also use to to spray my brushes before putting on eyeshadow and it's been helpful in making them stay on longer. 



Next on my wish list: Now that I know the quality and consistency of the products, I have a couple more that I wanna check out asap! 





Boy Brow: $16 
Currently I use a clear MaryKay brow gel, but I think for a fuller brow look I would go with this in a brown shade.



Super Glow Vitamin C Serum: $28
I love any kind glow product (hellllo 500 highlighters in my makeup bag) so I'm interested to see if this would really make a difference in my skin's complexion. 



Cloud Paint: $18
This is Glossier's newest product, and it looks amazing. There's nothing worse that piling 5 different powder products on your face so this cream blush would give you that flushed look while moisturizing the skin rather than just sitting on top. 

For the girls that still aren't over someone

I'm gonna let you in on a little secret. There are going to be guys or girls that you will just find impossible to get over. You're going to go through a breakup and wonder when it gets better. Your friends will try to help you get over it by taking you out, by not thinking about him, by jumping back into the game.

Maybe this is going to work for some relationships. But then there's going to be at least one that is a constant on your mind. You're going to hear a song and immediately be brought to that hollow feeling. You're going to have something happen and want nothing more than to share it with them. You're going to want to text them.

I'll tell you now, that yes it does get better. No, you won't cry anymore or be anchored to your bed. But you will see them in every person you try to date. You will hear their voice when you are alone, and you will think about all the what-ifs that could've been if you never split.

As much as I tell you what to do, everyone's going to be a little different simply because everyone's hearts break differently. First, let's start with the no-no's. Don't ignore sad music. Don't jump right into partying every night. Don't skip the grieving. And don't talk poorly of them. They were special to you for a reason. Hold yourself to the fact that you liked them because you have good taste when choosing a partner.

Do spend more much time with your friends. Especially the ones that make you laugh endlessly. Immerse yourself in smiles, inspiration and art. The more room you make for joy, the less room you will have for depression. Have a weekly schedule: something you do every week to make you feel more yourself- whether it be a Monday manicure or Sunday church service. Stay true to the things that keep you whole. The biggest helper for me is writing. Whether you're normally a writer or not, chances are you're going through emotions that you don't know what to do with. So write them down. It's also healthy to go back to them a couple months later if you're feeling pitiful, to see how far you've come. You can express those feelings through poetry, nonfiction stories or just drawings/word collages. There are no rules on this one! Whatever your feeling, turn it into something beautiful.

Just remember that you are not the only person that has to go through this, and there is a light at the end regardless of how endless it feels. If it's been over a year and you still feel shitty about what happened, that's perfectly fine too. It means that you put your all into something, and if you were able to do it once you'll be able to do it again. And don't don't don't bottle up those feelings. Embrace them and feel the hurt. You're human. It's fine; it's fair; just breathe.