• Students must be in at least their second year of college-level study at the time of the program. Only undergraduate students are eligible to participate.
• Suggested minimum GPA is 3.0.
• Students must be in good academic and financial standing at LIM College to participate.
• Students must also have full-time standing at the time of their application and through the end of the exchange program in order to participate.
• Students must apply by the deadlines listed below under "Important Dates."
• Prerequisite: FASH 1110 - Introduction to the Fashion Business or equivalent transfer credit

CCA 2024 Due Dates:

• Application Due: September 15th 2023
• $2000 non-refundable deposit due October 2nd 2023 by 5:00 pm
• Final payment due November 1st 2023

CCA 2024:

Florence & Rome, Italy

January 4th-13th, 2024

In order to be considered for this program, applicants should submit the LIM College Cross-Cultural Analysis 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:

• Personal statement/essay: Original, succinct essays with well-thought out content will be rated highly.
• Interview with Study Abroad Coordinator: Students should be prepared to speak about why they are a good candidate for the program to which they are applying.
• GPA: The student’s LIM College GPA is taken into consideration.
• Demonstrated interest: Applicants can increase their chance of being selected by attending information sessions and/or setting up a time to meet one-on-one with the Study Abroad Coordinator to discuss the program they are interested in applying for.

Undergraduate students who are accepted to the program will be required to complete an online course that culminates in the time abroad. Successful completion of the coursework and travel experience will result in three undergraduate elective credits for the course "STSA 3210 - Cross-Cultural Analysis."

The program is first and foremost an academic experience and participants are expected to prioritize the academic component of the program. In addition, students are responsible for ensuring that they have met any and all prerequisites for the course prior to its start date (this may be earlier than the departure date for the travel component of the program). A prerequisite for this program is FASH 1110. Please see the LIM College Catalog for more details about course prerequisites.

Itinerary and accommodation are arranged by a third-party provider. Students are responsible for booking and paying for their own flights to and from the program. Suggested flights will be provided. Participants will receive a full itinerary at a mandatory meeting prior to the program.

All students must submit proof that they are covered in the program locations by their current health insurance provider to the Office of Study Abroad. Students are encouraged to have worldwide insurance which covers (at minimum) comprehensive hospitalization, prescription medication, medical evacuation, and repatriation of remains. If participants are not covered by their current provider, supplemental insurance needs to be purchased. Information regarding companies that provide supplemental insurance is available through the Office of Study Abroad.

The 2024 program cost is $4,800. This program fee will cover in-country transportation, accommodation, entrance fees for cultural and business visits, some meals, and tuition for the 3 credits earned. The program fee does not cover airfare to and from Italy.

Students must follow this payment schedule:

• $2,000 non-refundable deposit due on October 2nd 2023 by 5:00 pm
• Final payment of $2,800 due by November 1st 2023

All students are required to attend the LIM College Study Abroad Pre-Departure Orientation. The time and date of the Orientation will be communicated to all accepted participants. All students are also required to attend one or two additional meetings determined by the faculty leaders during the preceding semester.

United States citizens will not need a visa due to the short duration of the program. Students will, however, need a passport valid for six months after the last day of the program.

International students should meet with a staff member in the Office of International Student Services to discuss your study abroad eligibility and current student visa status. You will also need to meet with the Study Abroad Coordinator regarding your need for a Schengen visa, depending on your citizenship.