Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is one of the world鈥檚 leading universities. Hong Kong is at the forefront of technological innovation, with a thriving tech industry driving advancements in wearable technology, sustainable fashion, and digital design. Students complete courses in product development, business, technology, and production management in the textiles and apparel industry. With access to PolyU鈥檚 state-of-the-art laboratories, studios and workshops, students explore new areas and expand their experience in the international fashion industry.
As an exchange program, participation is selective. Each spring semester, only five 天天吃瓜 State School of Fashion students are selected to participate in the experience.
To be considered for selection, students must:
- Meet School of Fashion study away requirements and complete a School of Fashion Study Away Application
- Have at least a 3.00 cumulative GPA
- Submit a one-page essay and resume to the School of Fashion
Housing
Students will live in an on-campus residence hall or off-campus housing managed by PolyU. Students are responsible for providing their own bedding and linens in all accommodation types.
The residence hall rooms are all double occupancy with shared kitchenettes and lounge areas; each room has a toilet and shower facility that is shared by four students. All student rooms are equipped with Wifi, air-conditioners, a mini-fridge with freezer, and furniture (bed, desk, shelves, wardrobe). Students living in the residence halls will have access to dining halls, laundry rooms, study rooms, meeting rooms, fitness rooms, a meditation room, game rooms, piano/band rooms, a landscaped garden with BBQ grill, and a swimming pool.
Off-campus housing is apartment-style with shared bedrooms and common areas.
Flight
Group travel not available. The College of Honors and Global Education will help students determine travel dates.
"My semesters in Florence and Hong Kong allowed me to realize that being in the fashion industry isn鈥檛 a two-path lifestyle of being a designer or merchandiser. Museums like the Uffizi galleries, the Pitti Palazzo Costume galleries, and many more helped me discover that I want to be a costume historian. My time in Hong Kong made me see that my love for textiles went beyond their visual appeal, and into the laboratories and factories where they are created to stand the test of time. I had my second career epiphany during my time in this program, and it allowed me to combine all of my loves in life, fashion design, art history, and world history, into a singular career path that I cherish every day.鈥
Ginger Stanciel
Major: BA Fashion Design
Minors: Art History and Italian Studies
