Study Abroad can only be appreciated by the people who have experienced it.
It is a life changer, if done correctly.
I have been honored to accompany as chaperone two SA and am looking forward to more in the future
My goal in these experiences is to provide structure and freedom.
The Structure comes in the form of daily morning activities.
The Freedom comes with evenings free to discover.
We have had life changing experiences.
This generation is hungry for knowledge and accepting of sharing when given respectfully.
It is amazing to have been part of their journey.
Study Abroad - 2022
Tuscany Art & Design - May 20 - June 8
Sponsored by The College for Creative Studies and Fashion Accessories Design
With 15 students and two chaperones we toured, traveled, and worked in Northern Italy
On the day we got into Milan it was in celebration; a city gone wild over their football team winning!
Itinerary:
Milan: Prada Foundation and Triennale di Milano
Venice: Giardini della Biennale, Fortuny Museum
Florence: Uffizi, Gucci Gardens, Ferragamo Museum, "Futurespective" opening for Mr. Choklat
San Miniato: Craft the Leather Workshop, Tannery Visit, PoTeco tour
I would like to give thanks to the entire team at CCS without whom this trip would not have been possible, these are just a few:
Katherine Campbell - Director of International Student Services at College for Creative Studies
Dan Long - Dean of Students at College for Creative Studies
Aki Choklat - Fashion Design Chair at College for Creative Studies
Tina Tomicic - Program Manager at College for Creative Studies (co-chaperone)
In addition, our support in Italy included:
Diane Becker - Design professional specializing in International & Creative Studies, Director of Didactic Projects for the Consorzio Vera Pelle Italiana Conciata al Vegetale responsible for the prestigious Craft the Leather programs
Giorgio Teste - Titolare laboratorio lavorazione artigianale cuoio at Georges
Kathleen Grevers - Career Collaborations of International Education, Sustainability and Global Programming in Italy & the US, Lorenzo de Medici Institute, Arsutoria Footwear Academy, Fashion Revolution USA & Italy, Seemore Global, Lasell University.
And at Educational Travel Adventures
Emily Sweeney - International Programs Manager
Study Abroad - 2018
London - Tuscany, Art & Design - May 25 - June 18
Sponsored by The College for Creative Studies and Fashion Accessories Design
With 15 students and two chaperones we toured, traveled, and worked our way thru London and Northern Italy
We started in London and were present for Graduate Fashion Week - 2018
It seems so long ago; life before Covid.
Itinerary:
London: Graduate Fashion Week at Universityof East London, CapelManor, day trip to Paris, TateModern, V&AMuseum
Florence: Uffizi, Gucci Gardens, Ferragamo Museum, day trip to Milan
San Miniato: Craft the Leather Workshop, Tannery Visit, and PoTeco tour
I would like to give thanks to the team at CCS without whom this trip would not have been possible:
Aki Choklat - Fashion Design Chair at College for Creative Studies
In addition, our support in Italy included:
Diane Becker - Design professional specializing in International & Creative Studies, Director of Didactic Projects for the Consorzio Vera Pelle Italiana Conciata al Vegetale responsible for the prestigious Craft the Leather programs
Giorgio Teste - Titolare laboratorio lavorazione artigianale cuoio at Georges
Kathleen Grevers - Career Collaborations of International Education, Sustainability and Global Programming in Italy & the US, Lorenzo de Medici Institute, Arsutoria Footwear Academy, Fashion Revolution USA & Italy, Seemore Global, Lasell University, and Pensole.
