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A spacious artist's studio filled with various sculptures and busts. The room has large, grid-like windows letting in natural light. Numerous small busts are arranged on a long shelf along the wall, while a variety of sculpted body parts, including arms and legs, hang on the wall as decoration. The center of the room features several stone and marble sculptures on wooden tables, including large carved figures and intricate designs.

Summer Abroad Programs in Design and Art (Info Session)

Come learn more about our Summer Abroad programs in Design (Europe, Japan) and Art (Italy).

Photo of a plaza in Italy. There are people walking around taking pictures. Old buildings surround the plaza.

Summer Internships in Italy - Cost

The study abroad program offers financial aid eligibility, with program fees for UC and non-UC students that cover lodging, meals, transportation, insurance, internship placement, and a required Italian language course, while personal expenses, airfare, and entertainment are not included and may vary.

Summer Internships in Italy - Placements

Design and Fashion

Each UC Davis Summer Abroad Internship program pairs UC Davis Study Abroad with a partner organization that manages the personalized internship placements; arranges accommodations and excursions; leads onsite orientations and optional social events; and provides 24/7 emergency support. As part of the placement process for Summer Internships, participants will first enroll through UC Davis Study Abroad and then complete a supplemental application for the partner organization associated with their particular Summer Internship program.

Summer Internships in Italy - Travel

The study abroad program includes comprehensive pre-departure and on-site orientations, requires participants to arrange their own travel and on-site transportation (with public transport preferred), outlines specific entry and insurance requirements for U.S. and non-U.S. citizens, and mandates compliance with COVID-19 vaccination regulations as per the host country and program providers.

Summer Internships in Italy - On Site

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.

Summer Internships in Italy - Instructor

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.

Summer Internships in Italy - Courses

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

Summer Internships in Italy

Gain hands-on experience in Milan's fashion industry through an eight-week program that includes a two-week Italian course and a six-week internship in design, marketing, styling, or digital media.

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Summer Abroad Japan - Travel

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.

Summer Abroad Japan - Cost

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.