Students travel abroad during Winter Intersession to two European cities, studying the fashion, culture, and history of the selected area. This program is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. Undergraduate students have the option of taking the course for credit (one time only) or, if they participate more than once, as a non-credit course. This trip is generally 10-12 days in duration and leaves right after the first of the new year.
Students study Italian Art from the Ancient through Baroque periods, with a focus on the rebirth and revolution of the Renaissance. Artworks studied include painting, sculpture, architecture, and decorative arts that either originated in or are on permanent display in Florence. The course includes field trips to major museums, architectural landmarks, and other cultural sites. Stylistic characteristics of each period is emphasized, as they relate to the social, political, and cultural context in which the works were made. Students who successfully complete all course requirements earn 3 credits for this class and will also take a 3-credit course with the Florence University for the Arts. Upon successful completion students will earn six total liberal arts credits. This trip leaves several days after commencement and is three weeks in duration. Airfare, accommodations and the course fees are included in the pricing structure.
Students spend two weeks studying British fashion and culture in London at one of LIM College’s partner institutions. This program is led by a LIM College faculty member and takes place during the summer semester. Students who successfully complete all course requirements earn 3 credits.
Students under faculty supervision visit major European (London, Paris) or US retail cities (LA, Seattle) to study the factors involved in fashion retailing, assortment differences and pricing analysis. Meetings with key retailers occur for students to understand their retail strategies and business models. Students who successfully complete all course requirements earn 3 credits. This trip runs approximately 10 days.
In addition, the College will announce other short-term opportunities for students to participate in and these will be faculty led and supported by LIM College.
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American Business School Paris
Students spend a semester at the American Business School Paris (ABSP) in Paris, France, taking business, management, marketing, fashion, or elective courses. At ABSP, students complete one semester’s worth of courses either in the fall (September through December) or spring (January through May).
American University of Rome
Students spend a semester at the American University of Rome (AUR) in Rome, Italy, taking business, management, marketing, liberal arts, or elective courses. At AUR, students complete one semester’s worth of courses either in the fall (August through December) or spring (January through May).
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Students spend a semester at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS) in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, taking business, management, finance, or elective courses. At AUAS, students complete one semester’s worth of courses either in the fall (August to January) or spring (January through July).
Heriot-Watt University
Spend a semester at Heriot-Watt University’s campus in the town of Galashiels, a gateway to the exciting world of the Scottish textiles industry. Participating students will have the chance to complete courses in areas including fashion communication, visual merchandising, marketing, and fashion merchandising, with a particular focus on luxury, textiles, and heritage brands.
London College of Fashion
Students spend a three-month term at the London College of Fashion (LCF) in London, England. Participants may study in the areas of Fashion Management, Buying and Merchandising, Marketing, or Visual Merchandising and Branding. At LCF, students complete one semester’s worth of courses either in the fall (September through November) or the spring (January through March).
PSB Paris School of Business
Students spend a semester at the Paris School of Business (PSB) in Paris, France, taking business, management, marketing, or elective courses. At PSB, students complete one semester’s worth of courses either in the fall (September through December) or spring (January through May).
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Students spend a semester at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) in Melbourne, Australia or Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, taking business, fashion, or elective courses. At RMIT, students complete one semester’s worth of courses either in the fall (July through November) or spring (March through June). Participants may study in Melbourne during either semester, but may only study in Ho Chi Minh City during the spring semester.
Shih Chien University
During the fall (September through January) or spring (February through June) semester, participants study in the International Business Program at Shih Chien University in Taipei, Taiwan. Students complete one semester’s worth of courses in the areas of fashion, business, and the liberal arts
University for the Creative Arts
During the fall (September through January) or spring (February through May) semester, participants study in the Department of Fashion at the University for the Creative Arts in Epsom, England. Students complete one semester’s worth of courses in the area of Fashion Merchandising and Management or Fashion Journalism (in the fall) or Fashion Promotion and Imaging (in the spring).
University of New York in Prague
Spend a semester at the University of New York in Prague, the charming and exciting capital of the Czech Republic. Participating students will have the chance to complete courses in areas including international business, communications and media, and marketing.
University CEU San Pablo Spain
With multicultural enrollment and a strong academic structure, you will experience the semester of a lifetime in San Pablo a very popular Spanish city. Enroll for a Fall or Spring semester to enhance your educational experience while studying in Spain.
University of Westminster
During the spring semester (January through May), participants study at the University of Westminster in Harrow, England. Students complete one semester’s worth of courses in the Fashion Department.
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