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MAY TERM ABROAD: SUSTAINABLE FASHION

 

This course will emerge students with experiences that allow them to gain an understanding of sustainability from a Scandinavian perspective by living and experiencing the local lifestyle and researching the circular economy from a fashion industry perspective. Students will engage with industry leaders in the local fashion industry who draw in experts from all over the world for the Global Fashion Agenda, Copenhagen Fashion Week and The Sustainable Fashion Summit. This course is open to all students across campus to create an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment inclusive of all backgrounds and degrees of study.

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Sponsored by College of Natural Sciences

Course(s)

  • TXA 365 - Sustainable Fashion in Denmark and
    NSC 119 - International Learning Seminar

Academic Information

Students will enroll in a 3-credit hour course, TXA 365, where they will learn about sustainable fashion in Denmark and beyond with hands-on, experiential learning opportunities.

Faculty

Jessica Ciarla is an Associate Professor in the Division of Textiles and Apparel and a fashion designer and entrepreneur who has worked in the private sector. She enjoys mentoring students from diverse disciplines and continues to develop partnerships for collaborative learning experiences.

Language(s) of Instruction

English

Eligibility

Service Learning/Internship

  • Service Learning - No
  • Internship - No

Housing

Housing TBD, but would be either shared apartments or double rooms in a dormitory with other UT Austin students.

Open To

Students from all colleges and schools

Program Cost

Program costs to be determined for 2024. Program budget is currently based on last year's program.

Dates:

- May Term
  • Program: May 14, 2024 to June 5, 2024
  • Instructional: May 14, 2024 to June 5, 2024
  • Final Deadline: November 1, 2023

Application Code

355148

Program Coordinator

Alex Schnurpel

Additional Resources

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Next Step

1) View mandatory advising videos: Explore: Education Abroad 101. Attend a live EA Q&A to ask questions. 2) View the Ready to Apply video. 3) Self-authorize your application via the Get Started link below and apply! PC: Alex Schnurpel. Find advising videos, Q&A events at https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/apply/advising

Program information above is subject to change