Major Advising Page: Textiles and Fashion Design
Majors in the School of Human Ecology seek to improve the lives of children, families, consumers, and communities. We value study abroad as a high-impact experience that helps students understand the interconnectedness of people and systems that impact us on a global scale.
Course considerations
Study abroad is a great time to complete Depth Courses for students in the Madison option. Students interested in the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) option should be aware of the course sequencing and prerequisites that have to be completed before attending FIT. Direct equivalents to the Fashion Sequence can be difficult to find abroad.
SoHE students who complete an internship abroad for credit through the International Academic Programs office should submit for the approved equivalent, which will be SAB 370 or IS 523, depending on the program, via the Course Equivalency Request process. Once your credits transfer, notify your academic advisor, and they will substitute SAB 370 or IS 523 for your required major internship course. Please submit your Course Equivalency Request in a timely manner to facilitate accurate course planning for future semesters.
Map your experience as a
textiles and fashion design student
Students planning to complete the Madison option have the flexibility to study abroad at any time except for the spring of their senior year, which is when the Senior Thesis should be completed. Students planning to attend the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in their senior year should be aware of the course sequencing and prerequisites that have to be completed before attending FIT. If you are also majoring in another discipline, you will ultimately want to determine what works best for both of your programs by consulting with your academic advisors as early as possible in your time at UW–Madison.
Ask questions
- What classes must I complete for my degree (breadth/depth, major requirements, etc.)?
- Do I need to be on UW–Madison’s campus for any courses in my major?
- How many electives do I have outside of my major?
- What classes can I take abroad?
- How and when do I select courses for my program?
- When will I know course equivalents for my program?
- What is the class structure like abroad?
- What skills do careers related to my major require, and how might participating in a particular program help me gain those skills?
- When would be the best time to participate in a program based on my career goals?
- How will participating in a study abroad, study away, or international internship make me stand out?
- Why do I want to study abroad?
- How long do I want to study abroad for — a few weeks, a semester, a year?
- How does studying abroad fit into my academic, personal, and/or professional goals?
- What career skills or proficiencies will I strive to acquire or enhance on my program?
Discover programs that are right for you
The following list of programs is meant to be a starting point and should not limit you as you consider your program options. Past SoHE students have participated in these programs, and some have relevant major or elective coursework. However, courses offered as part of these programs may not be the best fit for you, depending on where you are in the major.
In this section
These opportunities are not an exhaustive list of all programs.
Semester and academic year programs
Denmark
DIS – Study Abroad in Scandinavia (semester and summer)
England
University of Westminster (semester and summer)
France
UW in Paris (spring)
Italy
- IES Milan
- Santa Reparata International School of Art (SRISA) (semester and summer)
- UW in Florence (spring)
Spain
IES Barcelona
Liberal Arts & Business track
Short-term programs
Denmark
DIS – Study Abroad in Scandinavia (semester and summer)
England
University of Westminster (semester and summer)
Italy
Santa Reparata International School of Art (SRISA) (semester and summer)
International Internships
International internships allow you to apply your academic skills to the real world and gain valuable professional experience abroad while earning UW–Madison course credit.
As you consider your academic and professional goals for studying abroad, explore the different internship options, including UW Signature internships, internship-focused programs, part-time internships, or applying for credit for an external internship.
Check with your academic advisor to see if earning credit for your internship abroad can fulfill a major or certificate requirement.
Hear from students in your major
Explore student blogs and reflections to see how your peers have connected international experiences to their studies. Discover real stories about the skills, challenges, and professional insights gained through our programs.
Photo credit: Samuel Arnold (Italy)
Want more information?
Dive deeper into how courses and credits work on our programs, or connect with an advisor to find the best fit for your goals.
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