Hi guys! Back in January, I was able to do a short study abroad trip to Amsterdam! The trip was originally a textile development students however, it was also open to production students. It was in partnership with the Jean School in Amsterdam. The students at the Jean school spent a week here in New …
Category Archives: Study Abroad
Taking a Foreign Language while Abroad
Hi everyone! This past semester when I was studying abroad I continued to work on my Japanese minor. While I really enjoyed taking the class in a different country and getting a different perspective, there were some unexpected challenges along the way! Here are some things to consider if you take a language class abroad. …
Online Classes at FIT
Last semester was my first time trying online classes. I had never taking an online class before, so I was definitely not too happy to be taking two online classes and in another time zone. However, I had no other choice because I was studying abroad, and these classes weren’t offered there. Class #1 was …
Finding Materials in Florence, Italy
Hello TIGERS! Finding the right materials in Florence, Italy for projects might be a whole adventure around the city. It takes a lot of curiosity to find the right places to shop for fabrics, trims, buttons, that you might be looking for. The following is a list of stores and markets that will help you …
Study Abroad Reflection
Hi everyone! I just got back to America after four and a half months abroad in Hong Kong. While I am still navigating the jet lag (it’s a struggle!) I have had some time to think back on what I have learned over the past semester. Getting to experience college life in another country is …