It's almost official. Like, it's actually happening.
No, I am not talking getting into a serious relationship with someone. It's something even better...
I don't think this excitement and love compares to anything I've experienced before....
FIRENZE
Did you know that studying abroad actually involves studying? Since that's the case, I'd like to dedicate this post to how to prepare for your classes abroad!
What should you take? What can you take? Are the classes in English? Do I get credit for them?
These are all questions you need to make sure to answer before you head out on your adventure abroad.
1. First things first, make sure the institution you are heading to has any or all the classes you need or want for your major, minor, concentrations, and so forth.
2. Look at the course descriptions! This will definitely give you an idea of what you will be learning and what fun things you will be able to enjoy. Also, if you are deciding whether or not this class can count towards your degree or if you need any pre-requisites, the course description will help you with that.
3. Schedule! Make sure you register in time and great alternates. Plan your schedule as you would at your university and make sure to plan for any mishaps that may come your way: unavailability, full class, not eligible for credit, etc.
Failing to plan is planning to fail.
Most importantly, make sure the classes you are taking will make the most of your experience!
Want to know what I will be learning in Florence besides how to live on my own, living without a dryer, how to not fry my hair with different outlets, and how to not look like a total American?
My Courses
International Management
This course is designed for students interested in international business ventures and partnerships. Management, leadership, human resource management, organizational skills and strategies will all be analyzed from a cross-cultural business perspective. Focus on strategies adapting managerial skills across cultures. Guest lecturers and on-site visits to international business ventures form an integral part of the course. Prerequisites: Introduction to Management or equivalent.
Fashion Marketing
This course is an introduction to marketing and merchandising concepts in fashion retail, with an emphasis on the apparel and accessory industry in Italy. Students will learn terminology specific to the field and how to forecast trends. Other topics include: visual merchandising, planning, advertising, roles and components of the primary and secondary markets, different forms of in-store and non-store retail, consumer behavior and profiles, information systems, store location and design, and assessing the quality/cost equation of products. On-site visits to fashion retailers, buyers and trade fairs in Florence and Milan are an integral part of this course. This course is also offered as a special seminar for 1 credit. The regular semester class will introduce the student to the subject and focus on the area of study, while the seminar will focus on the specialized area of study.
Food of Italy: Regional Cultures
The course focuses on different aspects of regional food in Italy. Emphasis is placed on how food relates to the local lifestyle. Regional economy and local resources are analyzed and compared. Students are introduced to the various local products. Lectures will be complemented by student cooking labs and/or tastings.
Italian Language Beginning
This course develops basic conversation, reading and writing skills. Equal focus will be given to grammatical structures, vocabulary and conversation skills. Students will develop a vocabulary that will enable them to engage in simple but useful everyday conversations, thus enhancing and supporting their Italian experience. After taking this course, students will be able to express themselves in basic sentences, will recognize gender and number both in nouns and adjectives, and will approach passato prossimo. Emphasis will be given to oral expression of practical vocabulary and newly acquired grammar structures. This level is for absolute beginner students who have never studied Italian before and might wish to continue studying this language.
Visual Merchandise and Display
This course examines the creative field of visual merchandising and its importance to the retail and fashion industries. Students develop skills in evaluation and implementation of visual merchandising concepts. The key elements covered include merchandising, principles and elements of design, terminology, and evaluation. This course is also offered as a seminar for 1 semester credit. The regular semester class will introduce the student to the subject and then focus on the area of study, while the seminar will focus on the specialized area of study.
I am absolutely in love with all of my classes!
Fashion, food, and learning about Italy?
Can it get any better?
I hope this post helps give you an idea of some of the courses you can take abroad in Italia.
Visa and booking flights? Stay tuned for the next installment of my It's Wanderlust series!
Ciao,
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