“My semesters in Florence showed me that careers in the fashion industry aren’t just limited to designer or merchandiser. Museums like the Uffizi Galleries, the Palazzo Pitti Costume Galleries, and many more helped me realize I wanted to be a costume historian. Now, thanks to my time in Florence, I’ve been able to combine all my loves in life, fashion design, art history, and world history, into a career that I enjoy every day.”

Ginger Stanciel
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Apparel, Merchandising, and Design Program, Dept of Apparel, Events, and Hospitality Management, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
BA Fashion Design (minors: Italian Studies, Art History), 2020