Why You NEED To Study Abroad If You’re Interested in Fashion With Brielle Saggese

Brielle Saggese Indiana University

“If you’re looking to grow or to change, or if you’re looking for some way for college to shape you that it hasn’t yet, this is the opportunity to find that spark and find that push to be the kind of person you want to be when you graduate.” — Brielle Saggese

Brielle (@briellesajz) is serious about fashion, and the breadcrumbs prove it. She’s slowly making her way around Europe and determined to make a name for herself in the industry. She’s interned at both PVH and LUCKY BRAND, has passion for art, travel, and food, and it all comes together in her interview.

*Point of fact: It costs exactly €17 to get into the Louvre which = $19.05. (We were trying to figure this out 😂)

Wine tasting, French politics, Portugal, riots, internships, and job searching are also covered.

“Lions do not lose sleep over the opinions of sheep.” – Anonymous

SHOW NOTES

  • Bouncing around between studying abroad in France and Italy ✈ [2:00]  Champs-Elysées
  • Gathering piecemealed funding for traveling 💰 [4:08]
  • Living through riots by the Champs-Elysées, and more normal activities 🏠 [5:43]
  • Art classes and applying to future jobs while in Florence 🎨 [8:12]
  • Language learning in two different countries 💬 [9:44 ]
  • Exploring the two respective countries for a more in-depth understanding  🚍 [11:14]
  • Escaping the riots in Bordeaux… the day before the riots started in Bordeaux 💥 [12:12]
  • A cheap hidden gem of traveling in Portugal 💎 [17:11]
  • Pasta with sardines and poor man’s parmesan in Sicily 🍝 [18:50]
  • Funding travels with digital content-creation 💻 [20:44]
  • Searching for jobs and a future in NYC  🗽 [22:38]
  • Financial reasons for attending college in-state at IU 💸 [23:40]
  • Recommendations and final quote 🙌 [24:52]

U.S. Fashion Industry Data That Will Knock Your Socks Off [Infographic]

How European Classes Differ From American Classes with McGlone

Connor McGlone in Florence, Italy

“Talk with people who’ve been where you want to go” – Connor McGlone 🦘

Connor McGlone is a marketing and supply chain management from the University of Pittsburg who is currently studying abroad in Florence, Italy. In this quick episode, Connor talks about transitioning to life in Florence and what he’s got planned for the rest of the semester in not only Italy, but the rest of Europe as well.

Pitt
Pitt

Usually that’s about all I can post, but Connor is an official CAPA blogger this semester. So if you’d like to keep up with his travels you most definitely can do so in the link above. And just so you know, he received a grant for this.

Quote Connor would like to leave you with: “The most dangerous thing in life is to play it safe” — Casey Niestat

Connor’s book recommendation

Shoe Dog by Phil Knight

 

 

SHOW NOTES

  • “From the classroom, to the city, to the world” [1:40]
  • Receiving a scholarship [3:12]
  • Why Connor chose CAPA [3:53]
  • Connor’s favorite moment 1 month in [4:42]
  • What’s different about going to school in Europe [5:30]
  • Connor’s advice if you’re thinking about studying abroad [6:50]
  • How living abroad has changed Connor’s view of the world [7:50]
  • Connor’s favorite Italian food thus far [9:02]
  • Acclimating to the culture [9:45]
  • Connor’s book recommendation [10:49]
  • Class with American students [12:05]
  • Future plans for the rest of Connor’s trip [13:36]

Tips For Studying Abroad in Florence [Infographic]

Good advice for Florence study abroad students

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