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Shelby Hinshaw poses for a photo in Florence Italy. Behind her is a red-roof building and a courtyard.

Apr 14, 2023

Fashion Textile Management Student Studies Luxury Branding in Italy

Shelby Hinshaw gained insight into the fashion industry during a summer abroad. 
Meredith Gaskill sits on a boat, smiling at the camera. She wears brown sunglasses and a brown floral scarf around her neck. Behind her is water off the coast of Italy.

Mar 14, 2023

Meredith Gaskill Gains Confidence Studying Abroad in Italy

Meredith Gaskill takes a leap of faith studying outside the country for the first time. 
Grace Hunter smiles for the camera in front of the Italian landscape. Behind Hunter are green hills and blue sky. Hunter wears a lilac tank top and sunglasses on the top of her head.

Feb 23, 2023

Grace Hunter Experiences Italian Culture, History Studying Abroad

The fashion and textile management student learned about luxury branding while living in Italy. 
Elizabeth Siu and classmates posing together.

Nov 28, 2022

Elizabeth Siu Studies Energy, Sustainability in Puerto Rico

A summer in Puerto Rico taught textile engineering student Elizabeth Siu about energy and sustainability, and helped her build a newfound confidence along the way. 
Photo of Vieux Lyon, taken by Anna Haskins

Oct 28, 2022

Students From Around the World Share Disciplines, Cultures in Lyon, France

Anna Haskins spent the summer in Lyon, France at the Summer School of Science and Engineering studying with students from around the world. 
Caroline Diaz in London

Oct 3, 2022

Slowing Down and Specializing, A Semester in London

Caroline Diaz spent a semester at the University of the Arts London studying corsetry and communications. See how she connected her education to the world around her. 
Wilson College student Madi Jenkins posing in front of a bridge during her study abroad in Europe.

Jul 6, 2022

Madi Jenkins Learns Global Leadership, Gets Inspired by Fashion Abroad

See how a semester traveling Europe with NC State’s best and brightest caused this FTM senior to view her degree from a whole new perspective. 
Joelle Bond

Jun 24, 2022

Joelle Bond ’13: Inspired to Design Pieces That Will Always Stand Out in Your Wardrobe

Since graduating, Joelle Bond has had a successful fashion design career that has spanned a variety of top brands, including Tracy Reese, Spanx and Athleta — where she now works as an associate designer. 
old castle-like structure at dusk

May 31, 2022

Samriddhi Jaichand Explores A New Country, Returns With New Perspectives

Polymer and color chemistry student Samriddhi Jaichand spent a semester studying at the University of Leeds in the U.K. and meeting students from all over the world. 
Student in front of fountain in Italy

Apr 29, 2022

Continuing a World-Class Textiles Education Across the World

Wilson College students share their favorite classes and cultural experiences from studying abroad in Italy.