Design

Increase your skills with an internship in the fashion industry in Florence – home to major fashion houses, design studios and boutiques.

The study abroad program offers students shared accommodations in central Italian apartments, requires self-provided meals, includes various cultural excursions and activities, emphasizes the unique risks of living abroad, and provides resources for exploring student experiences.

Adele Zhang received her B.S. in Industrial Design with a specialization in Apparel Design and worked in the fashion industry and textile trading business for years before she moved to California for her M.F.A. in Textile Arts & Costume Design at UC Davis.

UC Davis Summer Abroad Internships in Italy offers students the opportunity to earn units over the summer through immersive coursework, enhanced by local excursions, guest lectures and reflective assignments.

Increase your skills with an internship in the fashion industry in Florence – home to major fashion houses, design studios and boutiques.

The Design Japan program includes pre-departure and on-site orientations, requires participants to arrange their own travel and obtain a passport, provides transportation and health insurance, and advises on the limited protections for LGBTQIA+ travelers while encouraging consultation with the U.S. Department of State for travel safety.

The Design Japan program offers financial aid eligibility, covers various program fees including accommodations, meals, transportation, and health insurance, while advising students that total costs may vary and personal expenses are not included in the program fees.

The Design Japan program offers centrally located accommodations in Tokyo and Kyoto, includes breakfast and select lunches, features excursions to various cultural and historical sites, and emphasizes the unique blend of modern and traditional experiences in Japan while advising students on potential risks associated with studying abroad.

Marc Ishisaka-Nolfi is a continuing Lecturer in the Department of Design at the University of California at Davis.

UC Davis Summer Abroad Japan offers students the opportunity to earn units over the summer through immersive coursework, enhanced by local excursions, guest lectures and reflective assignments.