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Student Activities at The Academy Online compliments the academic programs of study and enhances the overall educational experience of all students. Student Activities provides services and programs to assist students in becoming more broadly educated and in developing meaningful interpersonal relationships. At The Academy Online, this is accomplished through such programs as The Academy Lecture Series, Educational Trips (domestic and abroad), Virtual Workshops and Leadership Programming.

During a summer 2009 collaborative effort, The Academy Online and IADT-Tampa partnered for The Academy Online's first student lead trip to New York City! The theme of the trip was "Summer in the City", which focused on both the Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising industries; in the fashion capital ofthe world, New York City! With goals offostering an educational environment that allows for both meaningful student interaction and holistic development, student participants enrolled in either The Academy Online or IADT Tampa could participate on this trip. The "Summer in the City" New York Trip was precedent setting in the fact that it was the first trip in International Academy of Design & Technology history to partner Academy Ground students with Academy Online students!

While on the "Summer in the City" New York Trip, student participants had the opportunity to meet Fashion Merchandising and Fashion Design professionals, tour several "Couture" or "High Fashion" design studios and explore the entire Fashion District of Manhattan. The Academy students received backstage access to the DDC Lab-SOHO Fashion Design Studio and Lab, visited Kay Unger Fashion Studio and had the chance to visit the very popular House of Dereon Studios. Furthermore, the participants sat and chatted with IADT -Tampa Graduate (Staci Sherri); who currently designs for House of Dereon. In the midst of such an eventful itinerary, the students also participated in an IADT Alumni Social that was held at a Time Square Eatery. At the alumni social, past and present IADT students networked, shared funny collegiate stories and simply enjoyed each other's company; what a great moment!

"Providing such opportunities as the Summer in the City New York Trip for our student body is a great way to serve as a catalyst in the educational endeavors of our students and in encouraging them to immerse themselves in the Art & Design Industry pre and post graduation".

In the Summer of 2010 Academy Online students will have the opportunity to participate in an overseas excursion to Europe. Student Activities will be leading a group of Academy students throughout several European countries. While on this 13 day excursion, students will have the opportunity to take a walking tour of London (Trafalgar Square, Windsor Castle and Queen Mary's Dolls' House). When in Paris France, students will visit the Arc De Triomphe and the Place de la Concorde. Additionally, participants will visit Florence and Rome, Italy. Furthermore, travelers will have a chance to visit many of Europe's grand museums, delve into the culture and explore some of the most beautiful destinations on earth. For more information regarding the London to Rome Alternative Quarter Break Trip please contact your Student Activities Coordinator at wjoseph@online.academy.edu

From fomer professors, world-renowned performers to social activists, The International Academy of Design & Technology-Online is committed to enhancing the educational experience by bringing top-notch experts to the virtual campus community. Each quarter, IADT-Online is proud to sponsor a lecture series made up of several lectureships and fine arts events for students, faculty and community members to enjoy.

Guest Lecturers in 2010

1. Glen Perotte (Fine Artists-Digital Photography)
         a.   Fine Art versus Commercial Art
2. Ken Donaldson
         a.   Health Counseling
3. Dee Holmes
         a.   Self-Image and Self-Perception in College Students
4. Josef Mancino (Editor-In-Chief Artistik Magazine)