Fashion students at Kent State have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the fashion capitals of the world, while also pursuing their degree through education abroad programs in New York City and Florence, Italy. Cooper Robar, a sophomore fashion design major, said he decided to study in Florence during the Fall 2017 term because of the city’s history, culture and art.

“I'm really inspired by Italian fashion from the Baroque and Rococo time periods," Robar said. "The idea of incorporating that into modern and contemporary fashion is such an interest of mine. Where else to learn a lot more about it than the place it came from?"