JWU Italian Cuisine and Culture

JWU Italian Cuisine and Culture

Florence, Italy; Rome, Italy

Term: Summer

Italy offers a world of delights to those seeking culinary secrets and creations. The ingredients, creations, and styles of Italian culinary arts are the focus of this program. Starting in Rome for a cultural introduction to Italy, you will a acquire a deep awareness of both cultural unity and regional diversity.

You will be involved with the preparation of modern and regional dishes in a restaurant setting. This will allow you to practice planning and ordering for production, station organization, preparation and plating, timing, palate development and other production realities of a restaurant.

Starting in Rome for a cultural introduction to Italy, you will a acquire a deep awareness of both cultural unity and regional diversity. This first week provides you with an in-depth introduction to Italian culture and the role of cultural heritage in customs and lifestyles.

For the remainder of the program based in Florence, the history and warmth of Italy will wrap around you as you participate in quality hands-on labs and area excursions.

A hands-on apprenticeship component is included at the Apicius school restaurant and creative learning lab called Ganzo. It is located in Florence's "food ghetto," a few steps from the Sant'Ambrogio food market frequented by locals and important Florentine restaurants.

Optional Additional Fall Program: TuttoToscana

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

02/01/2018 **

START DATE - END DATE:

06/17/2018 - 08/03/2018

FLIGHTS

Flight parameters are set by Study Abroad to accommodate group logistics. Do not purchase any flight until the specific parameters are communicated to you, usually 4 months prior to departure.

STUDENT CONDUCT

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ORIENTATION

Each program has a mandatory orientation process which starts the term before your program starts. Failure to participate in the various meetings listed below may jeopardize your ability to participate in the program.

Pre-departure meetings vary according to the program model and typically include discussions, on-line resources, and assignments to ensure you understand your specific program, the courses, housing, costs and other related details. These meetings may be a combination of in-person and web-based meeting formats.

An in-person Study Abroad Retreat is scheduled on each campus with advertised dates, times, and locations to discuss topics relevant to all study abroad programs.

An in-country Orientation is included upon arrival to your program for on-site information and program reminders.

ROME WEEK

Tourist hotels with double/triple occupancy rooms and air conditioning.

FUA does offer university accommodations. JWU has chosen shared apartment housing for participants.The apartments are fully furnished and fully functional. Utilities are included in the housing cost.Any upgrade in housing will be covered at your personal expense and will need to be paid directly to FUA.

MEALS

1-2 meals are provided daily.

The apartments include basic kitchen equipment and are near local grocery stores. Plan to make the majority of your meals at home.

In addition, a Florence University of the Arts meal card loaded with 80 units (covers approximately 27 main courses + appetizers) is provided for use at the university run restaurants, Ganzo and Fedora.

Each program has a mandatory orientation process which starts the term before your program starts. Failure to participate in the various meetings listed below may jeopardize your ability to participate in the program.

Pre-departure meetings vary according to the program model and typically include discussions, on-line resources, and assignments to ensure you understand your specific program, the courses, housing, costs and other related details. These meetings may be a combination of in-person and web-based meeting formats.

An in-person Study Abroad Retreat is scheduled on each campus with advertised dates, times, and locations to discuss topics relevant to all study abroad programs.

An in-country Orientation is included upon arrival to your program for on-site information and program reminders.

APPLY HERE