{"id":18255,"date":"2022-02-22T16:22:26","date_gmt":"2022-02-22T21:22:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/?page_id=18255"},"modified":"2024-08-12T13:18:35","modified_gmt":"2024-08-12T17:18:35","slug":"student-experience","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/student-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n

A Complete Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many institutions offer a textiles program or two. Only our college offers a comprehensive textiles education, backed by unmatched experiences you make your own<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here, you can tap into the high-impact learning, extensive industry connections and worldwide engagement that are unique to us \u2014 not to mention all the resources of North Carolina\u2019s largest university. From student-run fashion shows to senior design projects for brands like Under Armour or Red Bull, you can lead with like-minded peers<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Develop your passion for sustainability, pursue undergraduate research or study overseas in cities from Manchester to Melbourne. Tailor your experience to the things you care about. Then turn them into a fulfilling career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Senior Design<\/h2>

Learn about the capstone projects you\u2019ll tackle on behalf of real-world <\/span>companies. <\/span> <\/svg> <\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Runway and Design Shows<\/h2>

Discover the opportunities for student designers to showcase their work at student-run <\/span>events. <\/span> <\/svg> <\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Competitions<\/h2>

Find out how our students earn national and international recognition for their bright ideas.<\/span><\/svg><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Undergraduate Research<\/h2>

Work alongside global leaders in textiles to advance the state of the art.<\/span><\/svg><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sustainability<\/h2>

Discover our collegewide commitment to serving the greater good through teaching and research.<\/span><\/svg><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Student Organizations<\/h2>

Choose from more than a dozen organizations and societies built for \u2014 and by \u2014 textiles students.<\/span><\/svg><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\n We love an immersive industry experience around here!

Sophia Stacy (FTD-FD \u201827) not only had an invaluable adventure but also gained connections, industry knowledge and a new outlook on her studio time while she attended U of NYFW earlier this semester.

\u201cApplying my experience from the Wilson College of Textiles allowed me to appreciate the intersection of creativity and technical skills required in the fashion world,\u201d Sophia says. \u201cMany of my experiences at Wilson College of Textiles have given me the confidence to engage in meaningful conversations with industry professionals and contribute valuable insights based on my education and training.\u201d

Learn more about Sophia\u2019s trip to NYFW at the link in our bio.<\/span>\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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\n We love an immersive industry experience around here!

Sophia Stacy (FTD-FD \u201827) not only had an invaluable adventure but also gained connections, industry knowledge and a new outlook on her studio time while she attended U of NYFW earlier this semester.

\u201cApplying my experience from the Wilson College of Textiles allowed me to appreciate the intersection of creativity and technical skills required in the fashion world,\u201d Sophia says. \u201cMany of my experiences at Wilson College of Textiles have given me the confidence to engage in meaningful conversations with industry professionals and contribute valuable insights based on my education and training.\u201d

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\n Horsing around at Wilson! \ud83d\udc34\ud83e\udd70

Last week, students enjoyed a well deserved study break with miniature horses Peaches and Taz. Swipe through to see all of the fun!<\/span>\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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\n Horsing around at Wilson! \ud83d\udc34\ud83e\udd70

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\n Join textile design student Amelia Boys (\u201826) as she takes you through a day in the life at High Point Market student mentoring day! \ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f\ud83d\udecb\ufe0f

Head to the link in our bio to learn more about the opportunities #NCStateWilson students had at market!<\/span>\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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\n Christa Zakary (FTM-FDPM) spent this past summer abroad studying at Accademia Italiana!

From a weekend trip to Croatia to see the beautiful waterfalls and nature to making her own shirt to celebrate her birthday, Christa did it all!

Interested in studying abroad? Check out the link in our bio \ud83d\udd17<\/span>\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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\n Christa Zakary (FTM-FDPM) spent this past summer abroad studying at Accademia Italiana!

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\n Hey Wilson, welcome to part two of our college plant tour! \ud83e\udeb4

Today, Bailey Walters (PCC) takes us to the plants placed in the walkway between pods three and four on the third floor of the textiles complex. These plants have bubbling personalities and were placed to boost the overall vibes!

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\n Hey Wilson, welcome to part two of our college plant tour! \ud83e\udeb4

Today, Bailey Walters (PCC) takes us to the plants placed in the walkway between pods three and four on the third floor of the textiles complex. These plants have bubbling personalities and were placed to boost the overall vibes!

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\n First-year circle skirts! \ud83c\udfa8

In their first year at Wilson, fashion and textile design students work on the annual color project in FTD 104. Beginning with sketching their ideas on paper, they then create the patterns and images for the skirts in Clo, a 3D fashion design software program creating virtual, true-to life garment visualization!

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\n First-year circle skirts! \ud83c\udfa8

In their first year at Wilson, fashion and textile design students work on the annual color project in FTD 104. Beginning with sketching their ideas on paper, they then create the patterns and images for the skirts in Clo, a 3D fashion design software program creating virtual, true-to life garment visualization!

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\n Hey Wilson, let\u2019s check out our textile garden! \ud83e\udeb4

Bailey Walters (PCC \u201827) gives us a tour of this garden that was created this summer for Wilson students, staff and faculty. It highlights some awesome natural fibers and dyes used in the industry that can be grown here at the college!

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\n Hey Wilson, let\u2019s check out our textile garden! \ud83e\udeb4

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\n Spooktacular creativity has been unlocked at #NCStateWilson!

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A Whole World of Textiles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our college is tight-knit, which means everyone knows your name and you can find your niche. But you can also access everything you’d expect at one of the nation’s leading public universities<\/strong>, from a wealth of student organizations to world-class wellness and recreation facilities to the best entrepreneurship programming<\/a> in the Southeast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n