TUTTOTOSCANA
STUDY AWAY PROGRAM | FLORENCE - ITALY / NYC - USA
Apicius International School of Hospitality at The American University of Florence offers one of a kind experience for students seeking to learn International Event Management and Food Management Production. Through the TuttoToscana Study Away program students will take part in the set up and operation of a series of events and activities to be featured at the James Beard Foundation in New York City.
Program Structure and Areas
The TuttoToscana program is a flexible model for international study opportunities in Florence and NYC. Students may begin the program with 3 weeks in Florence to prepare for a week of real events in NYC, or participate directly in the NYC program component. NYC events are hosted at professional venues including the James Beard Foundation.
Event concepts and details are managed and organized by students and faculty after a cultural and academic immersion in Florence, and executed as a team during the week of event staging on location.
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AREAS OF STUDY
Area 1:Special Event and Wine Management
Area 2: Food Management and Production for Special Events
PROGRAM OPTIONS:
3 credits: 1 week course held directly in NYC
6 credits: 3 week course in Florence + 1 week course in NYC
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Program Scheduling |
Session |
Duration |
Credits |
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FLORENCE, ITALY |
Academic coursework in preparation for NYC events |
Session I |
3 weeks |
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6 credits |
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NEW YORK CITY, USA |
Academic session in NYC – academic coursework for NYC events |
Intersession Week |
1 week |
3 credits |
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About the James Beard Foundation
The capstone events in NYC culminate at the James Beard Foundation, America’s most renowned reference in the restaurant industry. The non-profit foundation was founded in honor of James Beard, whose lifelong mission sought to spread culinary awareness in the US through education. In addition to the foundation’s educational efforts and its program that hosts chefs and restaurants from around the world, the yearly JBF food industry awards recognize America’s established and emerging gastronomic talents.
Important Information for Enrollment
Area 1: NYC dress code for events requires black attire and 1 wine opener for FOH involvement.
Area 2: Chef jackets are included. Knife sets are NOT included and must be brought individually.
Italy Entry for Florence: This program is under the 90-day stay in Italy. Please consult the Italian Foreign Ministry’s resources online to find out if your country is waived from visa requirements for short-term entry.
US Entry for NYC week: Not all countries are a part of the visa waiver program to enter the United States without a visa for travel purposes. Please consult the US Department of State website to find out whether or not your country is a part of the waiver program, otherwise you must request a visa to enter the US.