2007 ITM Practicum in Brazil

Due to conflict of Hezbollah (Lebanon) and Israel and the possibility that this conflict might not end by the time of our trip in January, the destination of the 2007 Practicum has been changed to BRAZIL. We will be doing the same projects that we had in mind for Israel but in the context of Brazil. As of now, Rio de Janeiro will be the main focus of our visit but I do not rule out the possibility of traveling to Sao Paulo as well. We are working on details and I will have a complete itinerary by the end of September. The fee of the trip will be the same.

Students who already registered: Please let the ITM Secretary, Dasia Davis, at Dasia_Davis@FITnyc.edu , or at (212) 217-8490 whether (a) you are no longer participating in the 2007 Practicum, or (b) you ARE coming to Brazil.

-Professor Patrick Yanez

July 18, 2006

What is a Practicum?

Pictures from last Practicum: Costa Rica 2006 Portugal 2005

Downloadable Resources:

Flyer 1: A one-page PDF document announcing the field trip to Israel. To send it to others, just attach it to an email.

Pre-Application and Checklist: A one-page PDF pre-application and checklist describing steps and deadlines for students interested in participating in this field trip to Israel. In order to receive periodic updates, candidates must complete this pre-application and submitted to the ITM department, room B-429.

Application: A two-page PDF "Short Term Study Abroad Application" which must be submitted, with a $60 check or money order, to the Office of International Programs (room B-119), no later than September 6, to the Office of International Programs (OIP). Click here for more instructions provided by OIP.

WHY ARE WE GOING TO ISRAEL?

The course "IN492 International Trade Practicum" travels every winter to a country to observe its fashion industries. We have selected Israel as our 2007 destination because, with a population of 6 million people --smaller than the population of Brooklyn and Queens, and with less land than New Jersey-- Israel and its people have historically played an important role in the apparel and textiles industries. Recognized as the Middle East's fashion business center, Israel's fashion style blends the modern and the ancient worlds.

In this trip, we will visit shopping malls, apparel and jewelry factories, trade associations, government agencies, and historical sites. This class is open to all matriculated and non-matriculated students. Discover Israel

TRIP FEE

The fee for this trip will is $2,950 plus tuition (3 credits) and it includes: Airfare and Hotel Transfers, Double Room Accommodations, Daily Continental Breakfast, Sightseeing tours. Additionally, students should budget approximately US$10-25 per day for meals, gratuities, and personal expenses. Check this page regularly for updates on trip costs.

Since the practicum field trips are scheduled in winter semesters they are not eligible for financial aid. However, students loans are available from banks and other lending institutions. If you are planning to get a student loan to finance this trip, get a letter stating the cost of the trip and the purpose of the loan from the Office of International Programs (Room B-119) and attach it to the loan application.

DEADLINES

April – Sept. 2	Meet with academic advisor, Prof. Patrick Yanez. Room B436
Sept. 6, 2006	Deadline for applications and $60 application fee due at the Office of Int. Programs, Rm. B-119
Sept. 16, 2006	Payment of $1,000 due at the Bursar's Office. Bring copy of payment receipt to the Office of International Programs, room B-119.
Oct. 17, 2006	Balance of Program Cost Due October 31. Bring a photocopy of payment receipt to the Office of International Programs, room B-119
Nov. 15, 2006	Finalize the process by registering for this course. If you meet its pre-requisite, completion of "IN312 International Trade" or in progress, you may register online. If you have not taken IN312, you need to get a waiver from the ITM Chair during his Office Hours and then proceed to register in person at the Registration Center (Room B-103). Tuition fee due is for three-credits. Course CRN is: 2867

PASSPORT AND VISA REQUIREMENTS

To be posted in August 30, 2006

RESEARCH TOPICS OPTIONS

Each student will be conducting a research project in a topic of his/her interest. Group projects are encouraged. Presentations of research conclusions will be made the last week the trip. Suggested research topics are (select one topic only under the "About" directories):

About Israel

- Israel: an International Fashion Center

- How international is Israel's Retail and Merchandising sectors?

- Are Israeli consumers' preferences local or international?

- Israel's Textile and Apparel Industries

- History of Israel

- Israel Trade Patterns

- U.S. Investment in Israel

- Israel's Environmental Policies

- Studies on Israel demography

- Market studies

About US-Israel Free Trade Agreement (FTA)