Study Abroad: France and Italy
France and Italy: Culinary and Historical Tour
May 19–31, 2025
Explore the culture, art and cuisine of France and Italy. Expand your knowledge of front-of-the-house service while visiting Paris, Lyon, Rome and Florence. Learn about wine and food. Visit important sites of culinary history.
- HCM 159 Culinary Arts Study Abroad (3 credits)
This course lets students in Hospitality and Culinary Management study and experience food, culture and the hospitality industry within a global context. The course focuses on front- and back-of-the-house activities at restaurants in major cities in France and Italy.
Application deadline: November 29, 2024
Apply Online via the Education Abroad Portal
Withdrawal information: Your deposit and other fees are refundable if you withdraw from the program no later than December 6, 2024. Withdrawals must be made in writing and submitted to wwloch@clcillinois.edu.
Travel questions? Contact:
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Ramirez, Abel
Instructor, Hospitality and Culinary Management 847/543-2821 aramirez24@clcillinois.edu
Attend an information session
Cost: $5,500*
*Trip cost subject to change due to unanticipated changes in currency exchange rate, airline and accommodation variations.
Cost includes:
- round-trip airfare
- accommodation
- insurance
- full-time tour guide
- some meals
- in-country transportation
- cultural excursions/activities (as arranged for this program)
Cost excludes:
- College of Lake County tuition and fees
- passport fees
- incidental/personal expenses
- public transportation
- aiport pick up and drop off
- optional excursions
- additional meals
- travel medicine
Payment schedule
| Payment | Amount | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| First Payment | $500 | Due at time of application (No later than Nov. 29, 2024) |
| Second Payment | $1,700 | Jan. 14, 2025 |
| Third Payment | $1,500 | Feb. 18, 2025 |
| Final Payment | $1,800 | Mar. 7, 2025 |
Scholarship information
Study abroad scholarships are available through the Department of Global Engagement for eligible participants. To be considered for a scholarship, applicants must have already applied and been accepted to the study abroad program.
Hospitality and Culinary Management (HCM) Scholarships are available. Talk to faculty leaders to learn how and where to apply. Students must be enrolled in CLC's HCM program and have a 2.5 GPA or higher.
Scholarship deadline: Saturday, January 25, 2025
Fundraising opportunities
Join other students in raising money to fund your trip to France and Italy. To participate, sign up with one of the faculty leaders. Funds will be applied to the cost of the trip based on hours worked and total funding raised. Please note: Fundraising is not required. It is available for those who want to participate.
