LONDON SUMMER TERM: CULTURE, HISTORY, EXPLORATION

Study in London for a Month

Spend four weeks in London while earning 6 credits! Students have an amazing opportunity to study at Florida State University’s London Study Centre with an LIM Professor while living nearby in London’s historic Bloomsbury district. Students take two classes, Global London and Critical Theories of Fashion and Culture, which both include excursions to many of London’s best known cultural and heritage 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 2.0 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

    • Application due November 10th, 2023 by 11:59 pm

  • When & Where

    London, England

    • July 8th - August 4th, 2024

  • Application

    In order to be considered for this program, applicants should submit the LIM College London Summer Term 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.

  • Courses

    STSA 2238 - Global London (3 credits): This course guides students on a tour of London’s cultural and historical venues. We will travel to major cultural sites, possibly including: The Tate Modern, Victoria and Albert Museum, West End theatrical productions, The British Museum, The British Library, The National Gallery, The National Portrait Gallery, The National Theater, and Shakespeare’s Globe. Visits and classroom discussions will emphasize London’s extraordinary cosmopolitanism and will place its cultural history in global contexts.

    SOCI 2217 - Critical Theories of Fashion and Culture (3 credits): This is a class about ideas. Specifically, it’s about ideas on gender, race, class, labor, power, and ecology that help us understand the ways fashion creates meaning in our society. We’ll look at subcultures like punk and cosplay, as well as popular cultural movements, like 1990s hip-hop, and argue, analyze, and interpret. Our London location provides opportunities to visit some of the important cultural places in our readings, such as the Camden thrift market.

    The prerequisite for both courses is: ENGL 1100 - English Composition.

  • Accommodations & Travel

    Students will be placed in Florida State University’s (FSU) London Centre housing. Students will be housed in or within walking distance of FSU London. Students will be housed with other LIM students in the program. Student accommodation includes fully equipped kitchens, dining table and chairs, Wi-Fi access, free laundry facilities, and housekeeping service, providing fresh linens and towels mid-program.

  • Health Insurance

    All participants will be covered by international health insurance, which is included in the program fee.

  • Program Cost

    The 2024 program cost is $6,400. This program fee will cover in-country transportation, accommodation, entrance fees for cultural and business visits, some meals, and tuition for the credits earned.

    The program fee does not cover airfare to and from London. Students are expected to independently cover all non-included meals, any entertainment on free days, and their own shopping.

    The payment schedule is as follows:

    • $800 non-refundable deposit due December 8th, 2023 to secure a spot on the program
    • $2800 payment due January 12th, 2024
    • $2800 final payment due February 12th, 2024"

  • Pre-Departure Orientation Meetings

    All students are required to attend the LIM College Pre-Departure Orientation. In addition, students will be required to meet for several course sessions on zoom prior to departure.

  • Student Visa

    Students are required to have a valid passport that expires no sooner than six months past the end of the program. Visas are not required for American citizens. International students should contact the Studt Abroad Coordinator prior to submitting their application to determine if visa is required.