study abroad

Feb 10, 2020

Shaun Gillie Gains Independence During a Semester in Ecuador

Polymer and color chemistry student Shaun Gillie shares stories and advice following a semester abroad in South America. 

Feb 10, 2020

Ariana Ferreria Reflects on Summer Abroad in Cuba

Fashion and textile management student Ariana Ferreria shares how achieving her dream of studying abroad helped her grow confidence in her identity. 

Oct 19, 2019

Exchange Student Stephanie So Spends a Semester at the Wilson College of Textiles

Meet Stephanie So, an exchange student from Hong Kong who studied fashion and textile management for a semester. 

Sep 12, 2019

Become a World Traveler: Study Abroad

If you’ve started to feel the pull of far-off places and a desire to see the world, consider joining the 20% of NC State students who study abroad. Read on for students' stories about their experiences and advice from the Wilson College of Textiles study abroad coordinator. 

May 1, 2019

Morgan Gunter Builds Confidence Through Study Abroad in Australia

After spending a semester at the University of Adelaide in Australia, textile engineering student Morgan Gunter shares her study abroad experience and advice. 

Apr 19, 2019

Talya Rayel Suber Gains New Perspectives through Study Abroad in Prague

Fashion and textile management student Talya Rayel Stuber explores the historic city of Prague through study abroad. 

Oct 5, 2018

FTD Program Schooling Tomorrow’s Designers

In the Fashion and Textile Design (FTD) program at NC State’s College of Textiles, creative expression meets function and cutting-edge technology in an interdisciplinary environment. The intentionally intimate program (32-student maximum enrollment) is in its sixth year and has fully hit its stride, with graduates going on to careers with international companies, launching their own lines and even showing their designs at New York Fashion Week. 

Oct 31, 2017

Graduate Student Gets LA Times Byline

College of Textiles doctoral student Mira Abed spent the summer in the hectic newsroom of the Los Angeles Times. She penned nine articles for the paper as part of a 10 week fellowship with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), a multidisciplinary non-profit whose mission is to "advance science, engineering, and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all people." 

Oct 25, 2017

Textile Engineering Student Helps Adidas Engineer the Future

Textile Engineering major Kevin Harrow has a passion for creating and innovating, both of which he was able to do during the six-months he spent as an intern working in Germany at the Adidas international headquarters. 

Sep 14, 2017

Textiles Student Spends Semester Abroad with Sharks, Koalas and Kangaroos!

Textile Engineering student Annie Corah spend a semester abroad in Australia. During her time studying at the University of Adelaide, she had the opportunity to make new friends, experience new things and embark on new adventures.