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East Carolina University
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Student Experiences in Interior Design and Merchandising |
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One of our goals is for our students to not only gain the education they need to be a successful professional, but also the practical experiences that give them an edge in the professional world. The student experience encompasses not only your time in the classroom, but also your time in the field. The listings below are only a few of the things students may experience while enrolled in programs within the Department of Interior Design and Merchandising. Please contact us if you have specific questions concerning the program(s) that are of interest to you. To see some present and former student's project click here.
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Study Abroad
One of our goals over the past 10 years is to provide student with opportunities to study discipline specific elements of different cultures. This has been achieved through our study abroad program. Current and past students have gone to England, France, Italy, Turkey, and China. These trips are preceded by a condensed course in preparation for these trips. Students typically spend two weeks traveling to different locations and learn about issues as related to their major. Many times these trips are lead by faculty that originate from the country or region that is being visited. For more information about international opportunities in the college please click here. |
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Community Outreach
Our department offers many opportunities for students to volunteer in community outreach activities. We have partnered with the organization Rebuilding Together to provide students an opportunity to directly impact the Greenville and surrounding communities. Past projects have included upgrades and renovations to homes belonging to older adults who cannot afford the major repairs that need to take place. Other such opportunities that are integrated in our Interior Design curriculum have included designing: Barracks for Wounded Warriors, renovations to popular bistros and restaurants, and a heritage center for the Eastern NC Woodland Indians, to name a few. By integrating such projects within our curriculum we feel it provides students with direct client interaction and hands-on experience.
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Student Organizations
The Department of Interior Design and Merchandising are currently affiliated with 5 national student organizations. These organizations offer students an opportunity to network with other students in their discipline, participate in student organized activities, field trips to professional settings, attend conferences, and network with industry professionals. Interior Design majors are encouraged to join one, some, or all of the following organizations: American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), the International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA), and the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA). Merchandising students are urged to join The Apparel and Interior Merchandising Organization (AIMO). For more information about these organizations please click here. |
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Please feel free to contact us at:
IDMR@ecu.edu or 252-328-6929. |
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