Study Abroad - Culinary

Cultural Perspectives & Cuisine at Apicius International School of Hospitality in Italy

You will spend the first half of your stay in Italy learning about the culture and history of Tuscany. You will be a "traveler" living as the Italians live! Once settled into Florence, you will take courses and complete an internship through Apicius.

Program takes place during the Summer I quarter for eight weeks for culinary students. Application deadline is February 15, 2012.

Students will be enrolled in:

• Travel Writing
• Cultural Perspectives
• Italian Cooking
• Internship or major-specific course

Requirements:

• Enrollment in the culinary program, sophomore level or higher
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Reference from student's academic advisor
• $300 non-refundable deposit, paid by March 15, 2012
•  Completed FAFSA, SIGNED financial aid plan and a $0 financial-aid balance by March 15, 2012

Costs and Fees:

• RMU quarterly tuition
• Study abroad fee of $5,000

Included in study abroad fees:

• Round-trip airfare from Chicago
• Airport transfers in Italy
• Apartment living in Florence
• 1 week of travel including transportation and housing in Tuscany