Study Abroad

FIT offers more than 60 international programs—you decide where you want to go and how long you want to study.

Study Fashion Design, Fashion Business Management, or take a liberal arts course in Florence or Milan.

Study abroad for a full semester. View programs by major and country.

Short on time? No problem! Study abroad during a shorter summer or winter session.

More study abroad programs are offered through the College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS) and the SUNY system.

@fitstudyabroad

Business and Liberal Arts Center, Room B119

(212) 217-5380

(212) 217-5381 fax

studyabroad@fitnyc.edu

Study Abroad Learning Goals

Students will:

Explore the subject matter in a different cultural context
Develop awareness of cross-cultural understandings between cultural perspectives of their own and those of the specific location
Analyze multi-cultural understandings within a global context by examining inter-connectedness of local, global, international, and intercultural systems
Gain an understanding of self and students’ own identities within a global context
Develop self-awareness of ethnocentrism and learn to be inclusive and appreciative of different cultures
Enhance intercultural competencies, such as the ability to communicate effectively, civilly, and appropriately in different cultural settings
Engage in cross-cultural interactions academically, professionally, and socially
Practice and understand sustainability issues as they relate to the course content and study abroad experience (if applicable)
Be encouraged to think creatively and practice innovation as it relates to the course content and study abroad experience (if applicable)
Enhance understanding of social justice issues and practices in different cultural settings