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Studying Fashion in Florence at Polimoda
In September, I rode the high speed train from Rome to Florence to spend the day touring the two campuses of Polimoda. The Villa campus, located next to the US Consulate, over looking the river Arno, is about a ten-minute walk from the train station.
Suzie Castello
Oct 123 min read
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Visiting NABA in Rome
The impression I got from learning about the campus and programs is that storytelling is at the heart of all the disciplines and practices taught at NABA. Education is not just an opportunity to develop a set of artistic skills, but also a chance to learn how to apply those skills to specific projects with purpose.
Suzie Castello
Oct 123 min read
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A Visit to RUFA
In September, I visited two of RUFA's four campuses. The Ostiense campus is dedicated to creative media production including cinema, set design, photography, multimedia arts and design, game design, and sustainable fashion design. The San Lorenzo campus is home to ...
Suzie Castello
Oct 83 min read
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A US University Education in Rome
In September, I had the opportunity to get an up close look at two of these universities, John Cabot and Temple University in Rome, and how they have been expanding their programs to attend the growing interest in global education opportunities.
Suzie Castello
Oct 75 min read
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A Visit to Luiss University in Rome
The impression I formed after a couple of days on campus is that Luiss is growing very quickly. It has an attractive and innovative educational model that focuses on combining traditional study with innovative applications and skills acquisition to prepare graduates for today's job market.
Suzie Castello
Oct 33 min read
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Writing Competitions Open to International High School Students
Writing competitions are a great way to for young writers to showcase their work and get motivated to write. Unfortunately, most...
Suzie Castello
Oct 21 min read
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What is National Portfolio Day?
At a National Portfolio Day event, students connect with admissions officers, faculty, and counselors, from accredited art and design universities around the globe. It’s a rare chance to ask specific questions and get real advice, straight from the source. It is also your chance to see if the program matches your objectives.
Suzie Castello
Aug 212 min read
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It's College Fair Season in Brazil
It's that time again, the college fair season is upon us. Hundreds of representatives from universities around the world will be visiting Brazil to talk with students about educational opportunities.
Suzie Castello
Aug 42 min read
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The Surprising Power of an Arts Degree in the New Economy
"We are living through the biggest change to how we work since the Industrial Revolution. The future of work will belong to people with skills that are adaptable, creative, and human." - Aneesh Raman, Vice President and Head of the Opportunity Project at LinkedIn.
Suzie Castello
Jul 225 min read
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Exploring The School of Visual Arts
In June, I visited the School of Visual Arts in New York. I had the great fortune to visit facilities dedicated to Film, 3D Animation and Visual Effects, Interior Design: Built Environments majors, gallery and exhibition spaces, the library and student housing.
Suzie Castello
Jul 172 min read
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A Visit to Parsons School of Design
A sophisticated visual aesthetic ties the learning and making spaces together. Common areas are filled with, or are themselves works of art, and it is routine for students to pass a work by Chuck Close or a Kara Walker as they go from class to class.Â
Suzie Castello
Jul 143 min read
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Los Angeles as a Study Destination
The following is an overview of undergraduate opportunities in Los Angeles. Full disclosure: I am a native Californian, born and raised....
Suzie Castello
Jun 910 min read
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Studying in Edinburgh - visits to University of Edinburgh and Queen Margaret University
The capital city of Scotland is very much a college town. More than 100,000 study in Edinburgh, about half at the University of Edinburgh
Suzie Castello
Mar 193 min read
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Arts Education in Glasgow - visits to the RCS and Glasgow School of Art
Take a look into creative programs at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and the Glasgow School of Art.
Suzie Castello
Mar 193 min read
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Studying in Glasgow - visits to University of Glasgow and University of Strathclyde
I got to know four of its institutions, the University of Glasgow, the University of Strathclyde, the RCS and the Glasgow School of Art.
Suzie Castello
Mar 184 min read
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Visits to University of St. Andrews and University of Dundee
St. Andrews is a popular destination for international students, US students in particular.
Suzie Castello
Mar 124 min read
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Scotland as a Study Destination
An overview of the uniqueness of the Scottish system of higher education, life as an international student, and admissions practices...
Suzie Castello
Mar 68 min read
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How to make a College List
To build a list that fits your expectations, I recommend reflecting on what you want from your undergraduate experience. This is a quick...
Suzie Castello
Feb 57 min read
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College Board adds September SAT for International Testers
For national curriculum students on a traditional February - December calendar, the September (like the August) test day is ideal as it does
Suzie Castello
Jan 272 min read
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How to Navigate December Decisions
It is a time of year that brings big expectations and emotions. Here is a guide to what to expect.
Suzie Castello
Dec 9, 20244 min read
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