International Opportunities
Faculty-Led Education Abroad Trips
The Department of Hospitality Management provides international study opportunities for students. Faculty has led study trips to Korea (2011 and 2013), France (2013), Costa Rica (2014) and Ireland (2015). To encourage students to participate in these international experiences, the department provides scholarships ($300-$500) to help offset the cost. Scholarships are also available from the College of Health and Human Sciences.
- Faculty Led Trip to Korea
- Faculty Led Trip to France
- Faculty Led Trip to Costa Rica
- Faculty Led Trip to Ireland
Upcoming Education Abroad Opportunities
Wine Studies in Spain & France, Spring Break, 2020
Date: March 6,2020- March 15, 2020
Prior to departure, students will learn about wine varietals, wine production, and how to taste wine during weekly on campus class meetings. These classes will prepare students and build excitement for their spring break study tour of Spain and France.
Program Highlights Abroad Include
- Tours, lectures, and tastings at several world renowned wineries, including:
- Cava Winery Tour
- Priorat Winery Tour
- Chateau-du-Pape Winery Tour
- Santa Caterina Market food tour in Barcelona
- Cultural visits, including Park Guell in Barcelona, and Palace of the Popes and Park du Gard Bridge in Avignon.
For more information or to apply, visit K-State Education Abroad!
International Culinary Workshop
The department also hosts an annual culinary workshop that focuses on cultures and cuisines around the world. This workshop allows students to interact with a chef, learn about a new cuisine and have a hands-on experience preparing food. Previous chefs and cuisines include:
Year | Chef | Cuisine |
2015 | Chef Paula McIntyre | A Taste of Ireland |
2014 | Chef Allan Ortiz | Cuisine of Costa Rica |
2013 | Chef Molly Stevens | All-American Flavor |
2012 | Chef Taji Marie | Authentic Flavors from the Regions of Mexico |
2011 | Chef Jet Tila | A Taste of Asia: Thai, Chinese, Japanese |
2010 | Chef Jane Butel | Flavors of the Sizzlin' Southwest |
2009 | Chef Evan Kleman | A World of Flavors |
2008 | Chef Taji Marie | Flavors of Latin America |