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MAY TERM ABROAD: SUSTAINABLE FASHION

 

Welcome to the sustainable fashion capital of the world! This course provides an introductory overview of sustainability within the fashion industry, addressing topics from slow and fast fashion, innovative materials, new design processes, and textile developments. Students will live in Copenhagen, Denmark as they investigate sustainability from multiple perspectives immersing themselves into the Scandinavian culture. The schedule will include visits to designer showrooms, participation in hands on workshops, and discussions with industry and academic experts. 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. In the spring semester, all students enroll in NSC 119 to prepare.

Faculty

Dr 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 information provided in spring, but would be either single rooms or double rooms in a dormitory with other UT Austin students.

Open To

Students from all colleges and schools

Program Cost

Program fee is an estimate based on 2024 costs. NOTE: the fee may increase once confirmed.

Dates:

- May Term
  • Program: May 12, 2025 to June 2, 2025
  • Instructional: May 12, 2025 to June 2, 2025
  • Final Deadline: November 1, 2024

Application Code

355148

Program Coordinator

Alex Schnurpel

Additional Resources

Frequently Asked Questions
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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