SAI Study Abroad Program at AISH in Florence, Italy

Name: SAI Study Abroad Program at AISH in Florence, Italy
Brand: SAI Programs
SKU: 15625
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Location

Italy
- Florence

Term

Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer

Subject Areas

Economics Finance Hospitality Interior Design Liberal Arts Marketing Mathematics Visual Arts

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Degree Level

Bachelors

Housing

Apartment Host Family

Language

English

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Starting Price

2000

Last Updated: Jul 23, 2018

Last Reviewed: Dec 28, 2015

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Dominated by culinary studies and hospitality, Apicius International School of Hospitality trains its students to master Italian cuisine. With the international reputation that AISH upholds, chefs around the world instantly show respect to its students and graduates.

Live with other SAI students in a furnished apartment in Florence, where you can explore and sample the great local hot spots and gain a deeper understanding of what makes Italian food so great. Sign up with SAI today and go study in Italy!

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My semester abroad was my first time traveling outside the U.S. I went by myself and it was the most fulfilling decision I could have made. The classes were unique and always interesting; very different from my home University. From the whole experience, I have gained confidence, firsthand exposure to one of my favorite cultures, and life long friendships. SAI was helpful throughout the whole process and the opportunities were endless.

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Staff Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with program leaders.

What is your favorite travel memory?

One of my favorite travel memories was while I was in the Philippines and the rainy weather made it impossible to do any of the beach hopping and snorkeling activities we had planned.

After days of boredom we finally hired a tuk tuk and head on an adventure through muddy roads to a larger beach on New Year's Day. Many families were having a picnic and invited us to join them. We ate purple potatoes and other things we would have never been able to try at a restaurant targeting tourists. Children came and hugged us and played with us and it was a just a simple moment, that was very warm, authentic and special.

How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?

Working with people when they are experiencing a new culture for the first time has helped me grow in many ways. I have especially learned about myself and my strengths and weaknesses.

I have grown in how I understand people and how to listen and empathize with different perspectives, emotions and conflicts. I have learned how to coach someone through a difficult hurdle while they are growing outside their comfort zone, which is a very rewarding part of the job.

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What is the best story you've heard from a return student?

Brie Longo is our Program Coordinator in the Rome office and I studied abroad with SAI in Rome and then in Sicily. Her experiences with us led to her work with the Peace Corps and a Fullbright Scholarship and finally back to working with us.

I can't think of a better story than a former student that falls in love with other cultures and experiences so much that she wants to dedicate her career to working in that field.

If you could go on any program that your company offers, which one would you choose and why?

Even though I consider myself an Italophile, I absolutely adore Barcelona and have always dreamed of spending more time in Spain so I would have to say one of our Barcelona programs.

What makes your company unique? When were you especially proud of your team?

SAI is unique in that we are a small enough company where I feel like I have a personal relationship with every employee. We all know each other and help each other out and we are kind of just one big family.

I am especially proud of team every day! Everyone dedicates so much time and energy to making experiences personal and authentic and it takes special people to do that every day!

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?

The biggest factor being a successful factor is listening. It is about listening to your customers and your employees. If you feel you have been heard - that someone was listening to you - then you feel validated and understood. This is crucial to have a motivated team and a satisfied customer.

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Since 1995, SAI has provided students with exceptional cultural and educational experiences abroad, offering the opportunity to enroll in some of the finest schools available to English speaking students in Europe. SAI is dedicated to providing academic and cultural learning experiences abroad that enhance global awareness, professional development...

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