Study Abroad Programs Directory & Reviews

MINGLE for FUA: Italian Language, Art and Cuisine

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This four-week program is dedicated to an intensive Italian Language Study and Italian literature. The students spend four days a week studying Italian language in the mornings followed by a lecture and discussion on Dante Aligheri in the afternoons. The course is complimented by several other activities, including a tour of the fresh food market with a professional chef who teaches about food culture in Italy, a cooking class with a professional chef teaching the students some of the famous recipes from the region, as well as a day trip to the charming hamlet city of San Gimignano and afternoon wine tasting at a local vineyard. Students who study Italian in Italy find that their studies are all the more rewarding as they are able to use their newly-attained knowledge on a daily basis, further developing their speaking skills.

MINGLE for FUA: Italian Art history from the Romans to the Renaissance to the Rococo

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This four-week program is divided with 18 days of study based in Florence and the surrounding region with the last ten days of the program held in Rome. The course focuses on the greats of the Florentine Renaissance, from Giotto to Michelangelo, visiting the major monuments and museums in Florence and the surrounding areas. The trip then takes a jump back in time, basing the final ten days of study in Rome, focusing on both Classical Antiquity and its inspiration on the greats of the Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo. Apart from the multiple visits to museums, galleries, and monuments throughout the month of study, the program also includes a trip into the Tuscan country-side to visit Pienza, a city made famous by Pope Pius and Pecorino cheese as well as a visit to a famous vineyard in the region of Montepulciano. The students also participate in a cooking-class in Florence at a culinary arts and hospitality school.

Lorenzo de’ Medici (LdM): Florence

4 out of 4 Based on 1 Review

Located in the heart of Tuscany, Florence is the ideal destination for students interested in studying Arts and Sciences, Fine Art, Design, or Italian Language and Culture. Florence is the oldest LdM site (since 1973) and offers a variey of comprehensive programming and courses. Other highlights include: 15 buildings, centrally located in San Lorenzo area; Strong connections to the community; Opportunities to participate in community projects; Partnership with the University of Florence (Italian language conversation exchange, joint archaeology projects) and local businesses, government, and festivals

Eastern Illinois University: Food, Wine, and Fashion of Italy (Summer)

4 out of 4 Based on 3 Reviews

The purpose of this program is to provide opportunities for students to explore the history of the fashion and textile industries in Italy as well as the traditions, foods and culture of the Tuscany region, an area that has significantly affected the evolution of our modern world. Florence, the center of the Renaissance movement, is a living laboratory where students can be immersed in and become a participant in a culturally diverse world. The opportunity to observe the old in juxtaposition with the new will assist students in expanding their knowledge of the more global village and the role we each play in that environment.

Eastern Illinois University: The Good Life

3.75 out of 4 Based on 8 Reviews

This travel-study in Italy is open to all majors. We see the incredible highlights of Italy together and learn about history, culture, art and film. There is some free time in each city. Two orientation sessions in March. We don’t sit in a classroom in Italy. Academic work is online (WebCT) before or after travel. Students learn to think and write philosophically about their travel experiences and ideas. Independent project.

MINGLE for APICIUS: Professional Italian Culinary Traditions from Tuscany to Sicily

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This course is divided into a three-week stay in Florence followed by the final week dedicated to study of the Italian south in Sicily. The mission of this program is to provide hands-on exposure to Italian Culinary traditions and techniques from Tuscany to Sicily. Students participate in classes ranging from Italian culinary history, Italian regional cuisine, Italian baking and pastry, pasta workshops, meal planning, and a study of the regional wines of Italy. Included in this program are several trips around central Italy including visits to: Parma to witness the production of the world-famous Parmiggiano Reggiano cheese, Modena to explore the production of true Aceto Balsamico of Modena, the famously beautiful town of Pienza which is famous for its production of Pecorino cheese, Montepulciano and a nearby award-winning vineyard. The fourth week of their program is run in Sicily, introducing the students to the varied culinary traditions and history of this beautiful land that is Italy.

Eastern Illinois University: Food, Wine, and Fashion of Italy (Spring Break)

3.88 out of 4 Based on 8 Reviews

The purpose of this program is to provide opportunities for students to explore the history of the fashion and textile industries in Italy as well as the traditions, foods and culture of the Tuscany region, an area that has significantly affected the evolution of our modern world. Florence, the center of the Renaissance movement, is a living laboratory where students can be immersed in and become a participant in a culturally diverse world. The opportunity to observe the old in juxtaposition with the new will assist students in expanding their knowledge of the more global village and the role we each play in that environment.

Apicius International School of Hospitality

4 out of 4 Based on 12 Reviews

 

Eastern Illinois University: Education in Italy and America

3 out of 4 Based on 1 Review

Come with us to beautiful Florence, Italy where you will explore the educational system of Italy through first-hand experiences. Compare America's educational system to that of Italy's while learning about some of the oldest family companies of Florence. Tour the city of Florence and learn about the architecture throughout the city. Visit some of the world's foremost museums inlcuding the Uffizi and the Academia (home of Michelangelo's David).

George Mason University: Semester in Florence

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Spend a Semester in magnificent Florence, a glorious world center of art and culture. The innumerable artistic treasures and natural beauty of the Tuscan countryside attracts students from all over the world who come to Florence for an unforgettable study abroad experience. Students study at the Centro Fiorenza, founded in 1982 and located right in the center of Florence in a prestigious seventeenth century palace called Palazzo Guicciardini.

George Mason University: Summer Studies in Rome

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Rome, Italy, the "The Eternal City," offers something for everyone. Whether it’s perusing clothes at the Porta Portese market on a Sunday morning, taking a walking tour of the famous Colosseum, or simply pausing for a mind-blowing view of the city from the Spanish Steps, there is plenty to explore while studying in Rome and earning degree credits! Students can recieve 6 credits in a variety of subject areas.

Lorenzo de’ Medici (LdM): Three Cities

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Having trouble deciding which city to study abroad? Take 3 cities through LDM's Three-City Program. Tuscania - Cultural Immersion: full integration into the local community. Hard-to-find, first-hand exposure to traditional small-town life. Rome - Small, personal study abroad program in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Rome is known as the "eternal city" for so many reasons that you will discover when you see it yourself. Florence or Venice - Two very different cities, both very popular among tourists. LDM's Florence program is quite large (because most students choose Florence), whereas Venice is small.

MINGLE for APICIUS: Tuscan Culinary and Artistic Traditions

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This three-week course is designed to expose students to the heart of Tuscan and Italian culture. The course includes a study of Italian cuisine, wine, art and culture through a variety of different classes and visits. Students study Italian cuisine in classes that vary from a traditional summer menu to an ice-cream lab to a chocolate workshop based on the therapeutic principals of chocolate. They tour the fresh market with chefs as well as visit the famous museums of Florence such as the Uffizi and the Accademia. The course includes two unique visits, one to the canteen of an elementary school where the students have a chance to see just how children in Italy eat at school, the other is a dinner with a local Italian family, offering the students the opportunity to experience a true Italian family dinner. Several day-trips outside of the city are also included to places such as Pienza, Lucca and a visit to a winery.

MINGLE for APICIUS: Study Language, Art, Hospitality and Culinary Arts in Florence

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The main focus of this study-abroad program is to focus on Italian cuisine and hospitality. Students study in a hands-on environment, engaging directly with the subjects of the courses. The course include 5 hours of Italian language study weekly, 5 hours of Italian Culture, Food and Art weekly, 6 hours of Italian cooking weekly which includes both lecture and practical lessons, and 5 hours of Italian Wine and Restaurant operations weekly. By the end of the course of study, the students attain a solid foundation in Italian culture, language, art, hospitality, and culinary arts. The course is complimented by two tours outside of Florence, one to vineyards in the region of Chianti which includes a tasting, and the other to the medieval town of Montepulciano with a visit to an award-winning vineyard for a tasting.

MINGLE for APICIUS: Cuisine, Italian Style

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This three-week program is based in Florence, Italy, however begins with three days of touring in Rome. The course focuses the culinary traditions of Italy and Tuscany as well as a study of Italian wines. The students study in a hands-on fashion and classes included everything from traditional Italian baking and pastry, to local Tuscan culinary traditions to chocolate. The culinary traditions are complimented by visits to the great monuments and museums in both Rome and Florence, including the Vatican and St. Peters, the Accademia and the Uffizi. In addition to the culinary and wine classes as well as the visits to museums, the course also visits famous places such as Pisa, Montepulciano, Pienza and a wine-producer to see in person the production of so many of the products the students use in class. This in-depth study of Italian cuisine and wine as well as guided visits to museums and cities gives the students a well-rounded understanding of Italian culture.