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Picture a student in UC’s College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP), and you might think of a lone thinker poring over a creative project in a studio.

But what about a fashion designer sewing a garment in a couture fashion house in Germany? Or an artist highlighting architectural details of an Italian cathedral in brilliant watercolor? Or a craftsman practicing metalworking with a local artist in Thailand?

DAAP is the third largest college at the university to send students overseas, with most students choosing semester-long programs like exchange and co-op for full immersion. Through study abroad, DAAP students gain real-world experiences that influence their art and design practices upon return.

And for three recent participants, study abroad was a critical part of their overall college experience.

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