Program Full

Program Description:

As a supplement to its Food Service and Lodging curriculum, the Rosen College of Hospitality Management has developed a study abroad program for undergraduate students interested Italian Culture and Cuisine and International Gastronomy at UCF.

This program offers students an excellent opportunity for immersion within Italian culture, food and wine. Participants in this program register for a total of six credit hours by taking Exploring Wines of the World (HFT 4866C) and International Gastronomy (HFT 4894).

The Italian Culture and Cuisine Program will be facilitated at UCF during the summer in 2012.  As part of the program, participants will travel to Italy for four weeks of lessons.  Students will begin their studies at UCF learning about Italian culture and cuisine.  Participants will then travel to Rome and Florence in Italy where students will be hosted by the Apicius International School of Hospitality Management. Students will also participate in various site visits to other regions and cities such as: Tuscany, Siena, Pisa and Chianti.

Classes will involve lectures, discussion, team work, and field experience.  Students will be evaluated based upon class participation, journaling, destination projects and involvement during field trips.  While abroad, students are expected to remain engaged in the program’s experiences and try new things, including wines and foods. 

Students on this program should plan to arrive in Rome, Italy by noon on the starting day of the program in order to be in country to transfer to the hotel accommodations in Rome.  To arrive by noon on the starting day of the program, flights must depart the USA the day before the start of the program. 

Please note:  This program begins in Rome, Italy and ends in Venice, Italy.  Students are encouraged not to purchase their flights until after the application deadline and the applicants have been informed that the program has met its minimum numbers. 

Payment breakdown based upon the minimum number of students:

Payment 1:  $100 (non-refundable)
Payment 2:  $1000
Payment 3:  $1800
Payment 4:  $1800

Learning Outcomes:

• Explore the customs and cultural differences throughout Italy
• Examine which attractions define a major tourism destination
• Describe the cuisine and culture which makes each destination in Italy unique
• Identify the differences in business practices between Italy and the USA
• Identify the differences in government practices between Italy and the USA with its impact upon cuisine, culture and tourism
• Participate in experiential learning of a major tourism destination

Program Prerequisites:

Minimum GPA: 2.50 cumulative

Language: English

Proficiency Level Required: English

Other Prerequisites: 

Students will need to complete both FSS 2221 and HFT 3700 as prerequisites for the program and/or be approved by the instructor.

Program Components and Costs:

Component: Program Fees

Services: 

The following services are included as part of the program fee:

• Shared hotel accommodations in Rome, Tuscany, the Bolgheri area, Versilia, and Venice Italy including breakfast
• Welcome and Final Dinner
• Guided tour of Colosseum and Forum
• Rome guided bus tour
• Airport transfers upon arrival
• Charter transfer between Rome and Tuscany;  Tuscany and Bolgheri; Bolgheri and Versilia; Versilia and Florence;  Florence and Venice
• Excursion to Bosco di Bomarzo and Villa Lante in Bagnania
• Wine tasting at Michele Satta vineyard
• Shared apartment accommodations in Florence, Italy
• Guided tour of the San Marco district of Venice
• Round trip ferry to Torcello and Murano
• Excursion to blown glass factory in Murano
• Mobile phones for use during the program with free incoming calls
• Medical Insurance
• Internet access in school facilities while in Florence
• FUA library access
• 10 voucher meal plan to be used at GANZO
• Excursions to Pienza, Chiantishire and the Po Vallley
• Administrative fee

The following services are not included as part of the program fee:

• Air transportation between Orlando, Florida and Rome, Italy
• Air transportation between Venice, Italy and Orlando, Florida
• Currency exchange fees
• Outgoing calls on mobile phones provided as part of the program
• Local ground transportation in Rome, Italy
• Additional meals not included as listed above
• Passport or visa fees
• Incidentals and gratuities
• Personal travel not associated with the program

Price (in US Dollars): 4700.00

Requirement: Mandatory

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Payments:

1st payment due:  Pending application approval

2nd payment due: 2012-02-24

3rd payment due: 2012-03-15

4th payment due: 2012-04-16

Study abroad fees are posted to the UCF student account. Payment procedures, types and cashier locations can be found here, on the UCF Registrar's website.

Faculty Program Coordinator:

Name: Mr Michael Terry

Email: michael.terry@ucf.edu

Office: RCH 277

Program Dates:

Program Begins: 2012-05-27

Program Ends: 2012-06-25

Program Deadlines:

Last day to apply: 2012-02-15

Last day to withdraw: 2012-02-20

Academic Institution:

Apicius International School of Hospitality Management, Florence, Italy 

Additional information:

Program Map

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Nearest US Embassy Abroad

US State Department Country Information

Currency Exchange Information

Visa Information:

Visa Required: No

Your visa requirements and cost may vary if you are not a US citizen. Please let OIS staff know if you are not using a US passport to ensure that we can address any differences in the immigration requirements.