Food & Wine in Tuscany
Florence, Italy | Summer
Study hospitality through a hands-on learning experience at Fattoria Lavacchio, an Italian agritourism farm nestled in the hills of Tuscany. Learn about olive oil, food, and wine production and experience Tuscan culture during your time there. Excursions to restaurants and markets in Florence supplement your learning and give you further appreciation of the famous flavors of Italy. Gelato and pasta making classes bring the curriculum to live and teach you more about the hospitality and food industry of Florence.
Eligibility
This program is open to all interested undergraduate students.
Pursuant to Italian legal requirements, students must be at least 18 years of age by the start of the program. Contact IP-Info@fsu.edu for more information.
Other Considerations & Requirements
Priority is given to students in good conduct standing with a GPA of 2.5 or higher; exceptions may be granted upon appeal.
Note: Do not purchase airline tickets until advised to do so in the IP portal.
FSU Florence Study Center
Located in the heart of the city, the study center is housed in a renovated 16th century Renaissance palazzo. Learn in classrooms, the culinary kitchen, fashion lab, and library. With lounge areas, outdoor patios, and a cafe, there's plenty of space to relax in between classes. The central location makes the study center the perfect hub for immersing yourself in the rich culture and history of the city.
Housing
You'll live in shared Florentine-style residences within a 25-minute walk of FSU Florence. Each residence is unique but typically includes double or triple occupancy bedrooms with access to a shared living area, kitchen, and washing machines. Housing includes Wi-Fi and a regular cleaning service with a change of bed linens and towels.
Note: Overnight guests are not allowed in program housing.
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Academics
On this program, you'll study a focused curriculum with an FSU faculty member. You’ll have the opportunity to use the city as your classroom through immersive academic experiences.
Excursions & Activities
You'll receive a program calendar before you leave; here are some examples taken from past programs of potential excursions & activities you may do:
Overnight trip: Venice, Naples, Pompeii, Rimini & San Marino, or Adriatic Coast
Day trips: Fattoria Lavacchio agritourism farm in Tuscany, farm visit to Circular farm in Florence, and craft brewery visit in nearby Tuscan town
Academic & other local experiences: Coffee roasting & espresso class, pasta & traditional Italian foods cooking class, cured meat & cheeses workshop, pastry making class, wine tasting & presentation, local restaurant tour with lunch, Pitti Palace, the Boboli Gardens, Palazzo Medici Riccardi, the Uffizi Gallery, archaeological sites, and/or historic churches
Included in the Fee
Academic Credit
6 credit hours
Housing Abroad
Shared apartment style
Excursions & Activities
Lunch Vouchers
€380 worth
International Health Insurance
On-Site Pastoral Support
Admin & Academic Support
And More!
