Spend four amazing weeks living in the very center of Florence, Italy while earning 6 credits! Discover art, fashion, food and Italian culture in this faculty-led program. Students will take one art and culture course taught by an LIM faculty member and one elective course at the Florence University of the Arts. Courses are immersive and taught through hands-on workshops and excursions to Florence’s most important art, fashion, and cultural sites.
Requirements
Students must have completed their first year of college-level study at the time of the program. Only undergraduate students are eligible to participate.
Minimum of 2.75 GPA required; suggested minimum GPA is 3.0.
Students must be in good academic and financial standing to participate.
Students must apply by the deadline listed below under "Important Dates."
Prerequisite: ENGL 1100 - English Composition
Important Dates
Submit application by Monday, November 16th.
1st deposit due: December 11th
When & Where
Florence, Italy
Application
In order to be considered for this program, applicants should submit the Summer Study Abroad Application.
LIM College’s study abroad programs are competitive, as more applications are typically received than there are spots available. The following factors are considered when LIM selects candidates to participate in study abroad programs:
Courses
The program consists of 2 courses within 4 weeks in Florence, Italy. Students will complete one Florence University of the Arts FUA course and one LIM art & culture course (STSA 2410 - Liberal Arts International) for a total of six credits earned while abroad. Students will participate in excursions and cultural classes (including a fashion tour of the city, museum and cultural site visits, and a leather workshop, among many others) as part of the program
Accommodations
Students will be placed in apartments in central Florence within commutable distance (not more than a 30 minutes walk) of the FUA campus. The apartments are typical Italian apartments; they hold 2-8 students and bedrooms are double- or triple-occupancy. Apartments include furnishings, basic kitchen supplies, bed linens, washing machine, towels, air conditioning, and internet
Single rooms can be requested for an additional fee.
Health Insurance
All participants will be covered by international health insurance, which is included in the program fee.
Program Cost
The 2027 program cost is $7,100
Airfare: approximately $800-$1,200
Required FUA course fee: approximately $80 - $150
Payment schedule below:
Pre-Departure Orientation
All students are required to attend the LIM College Study Abroad Pre-Departure Orientation and the SAI Pre-Departure Orientation. The time and date of the Orientations will be communicated to all accepted participants. All students are also required to attend two additional meetings scheduled by the faculty leaders during the preceding semester.
Student Visa
Students are required to have a valid passport that expires no sooner than six months past the end of the program. Travelers on a U.S. passport do not require a visa. Students with non-US passports should determine whether they will require a visa before applying.
