Having earned her BBA in Fashion Merchandising from LIM in 2008, Kristina Chu DeJesus now works as Associate Director of Product Development for Anne Klein Footwear. Here, she talks about the academic learnings and industry experiences that were part of her college journey, and which led her to where she is today in her career.
Abril Valdes set her sights on building a career in fashion marketing and made the move from sunny Miami Beach to bustling New York City to attend LIM College. As a transfer student, she was met with supportive staff dedicated to setting her up for success.
As an undergraduate at Montclair State University, Andrew was drawn to the energy of New York City. Seeking a college to transfer to, he found LIM the perfect place to continue his marketing education with a focus on fashion. Through hands-on experience at Brooks Brothers, in both retail and corporate roles, Andrew has fused his passion for fashion and marketing to lay the groundwork for a successful career.
An LIM student’s internship experience at NASCAR.
Every semester, LIM’s Virtual Career and Internship Fair enables students and alumni from around the country—and around the world—to learn about employment and internship opportunities with leading players in the business of fashion and lifestyle.
The College's Fall 2023 Fair will take place on October 24. Students can register in advance for virtual one-on-one and group sessions with recruiters to learn more about internships for the spring or Fall of 2024, as well as full-time or part-time jobs.
Advisory Board Q&A: Patrick Mays '12, Senior Director of Merchandising, SPARC Group/Lucky Brand
First-year LIM student Allana Mohamed recounts her experience volunteering at the Atelier Ndigo show during New York Fashion Week.
Advisory Board Q&A: Julie Verdugo, Senior Director of Sustainability + Social Impact, Free People
Five LIM College students have been awarded scholarships from Licensing International, which is a leading organization in the multi-billion-dollar worldwide brand licensing industry.
As a Visual Support Production Supervisor at Bloomingdale’s, Gina helps make their amazing window displays come to life. Gina says that everything she learned at LIM, including internships at Betsey Johnson and Madison Square Garden, led her to the exciting career she has today.