SAI Study Abroad: Florence - Apicius International Culinary School of Hospitality
- Hosted at: APICIUS International School of Hospitality
- Location(s): Florence, Italy: Tuscany, Italy
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
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SAI invites students to experience the warmth of Tuscan hospitality!SAI works in partnership with the Apicius International School of Hospitality, which is one of the premier hospitality programs in Tuscany. The school offers summer and semester s... read more
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I learned so much! About the world, about people, about myself- I don't think everything I learned would be able to fit in the expanse of this box. Yes it was worthwhile. Even with the hiccups and the problems, I would do this all over again. If I wasn't graduating in december, I probably would. I am already thinking of ways to ... A student - Baylor University View Entire Review
I learned a lot about Italian culture and food. I also got to travel to places I have always wanted to visit and have studied in the past. Jessica M - Florence University of the Arts View Entire Review
It was definitely worthwhile, I learned so much about another culture and how they interact. It was a wonderful experience to live in a city and be engulfed in the Italian culture. A student - Washington State University - Pullman campus View Entire Review
I had the ability to surround myself with people from nations from all over the world. In those 9 short months, I learned so much more about myself and the hospitality industry than any textbook could have taught me. Getting out of my comfort zone and into the unknown I was able to grasp so many life skills that I would not have... Annie T - University of South Carolina - Columbia View Entire Review
I spent the best nine months of my life in Italy. I would do it again in a heartbeat. The relationships and friendships I gained from all over the world are priceless. I have made so many deep connections that education cannot fill. My passion for baking and pastry has deeply strengthened and I am more motivated than ever to ach... Annie T - University of South Carolina - Columbia View Entire Review
Yes, I grew as a person and became more culturally aware. Studying abroad also opened my eyes to what I really want to do in the future, it showed me my true passions. Taylor Y - University of Arkansas - Fayetteville View Entire Review
I gained a strong sense of independence and self-awareness, while learning how to live with/work with/communicate effectively with people from different cultures. nina.blasdel.1 - Oklahoma State University - Stillwater View Entire Review
Is there a maybe button. I loved the structure, but at the same time I would have liked a lot less writing and more information on great places to meet the locals. kmconant13 - California State Polytechnic University, Pomona View Entire Review
I learned how to emerge myself in a cultural complete different from my own, not compare the Italian ways of life to Americans, about Renaissance art, and the amazing city of Florence! Allison H - Florence University of the Arts View Entire Review
I learned how to be independent and I learned that I really can do anything that I want to do. It was completely worthwhile and so empowering! A student - Western Washington University View Entire Review
Honestly, there seems like there was more negative than positive, however this experience was the most positive experience I have ever encountered. I learned so much about myself and was always pushing myself which was a great outcome. This was one of the hardest things I have ever done but I do not regret studying abroad it all... Elizabeth H - Salem State College View Entire Review
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SAI invites students to experience the warmth of Tuscan hospitality!
SAI works in partnership with the Apicius International School of Hospitality, which is one of the premier hospitality programs in Tuscany. The school offers summer and semester study abroad programs, as well as one-year certificate courses in Culinary Arts, Wine Studies, Food Communications and Publishing, Hospitality Management, Baking and Pastry, and Italian Cuisine. In addition, Apicius offers a master's level certificate program in Culinary Arts. Come perfect your craft in one of the great cross-roads of Italian culture! Whether you're approaching culinary arts for the first time, or whether you're an expert chef who wants to re-discover a passion for cooking, SAI and Apicius have a program that's right for you.
SAI oversees and coordinates all aspects of student enrollment, including application processing, course selection and credit, visa advising, housing, student health insurance, and transcripts. In addition, SAI provides comprehensive student services, from the moment of application, through the on-site experience, until students return home.
In addition to supporting students throughout their stay in Florence,
SAI also coordinates a range of activities and excursions throughout the term, including a walking tour of historic Florence, a “survival Italian” language class, a hike to the Piazzale Michelangelo, and Italian cooking workshop, a weekend excursion to Milan and Lake Como (semester only) , and many others. Students also have access to SAI’s network of partner organizations, allowing them to take part in volunteer activities, as well as language exchange opportunities with local students and families.
SAI students in Florence experience the overlapping cultural
currents which flow through this ancient city; from its origins as a minor
settlement on the banks of the River Arno, to its modern status as a world capital of art and culture. Visiting students immerse themselves in the dynamic entity which is Florence and examine the influences which impact this remarkable community, from the local to the global.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Fall
- Summer
- Spring
- Short Term
Instruction Language(s):
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Culinary Arts
- Hospitality Administration
Minimum GPA:
2.75Year Founded:
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