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Study Abroad – Rome, Naples & Sorrento: Culinary and Hospitality Management

Welcome to the heart of southern Italy! Join our 9-day, faculty-led culinary and hospitality program based in Rome, Naples, and Sorrento. This is more than just a tour; it’s an invitation to experience the rich gastronomic traditions as well as the history and tourism of the Campania region. Enjoy the hospitality of local hosts as you participate in hands-on pasta and Neapolitan pizza workshops as well as visiting lemon groves and a winery. Excursions to the ancient city of Pompeii and the island of Capri will add cultural insight as will visiting the iconic landmarks of Rome and Naples.

 

 

Information Session Dates:

Thursday, September 25, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., LAH 205

Tuesday, October 7, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Study Abroad Fair, Student Life Center Lobby

Thursday, October 16, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Culinary Education Center

Friday, October 24, 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., LAH 205

Wednesday, November 19, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Bingo Night, Student Life Center

 

COURSE AND TRIP DATES:

Term Dates: May 18 – June 30, 2026
Trip Dates: May 17 – May 25, 2026

Course (s) Offered:
CULA 295 Special Project (1 credit)
ENGL 295 Special Project (1 credit)
ENGL 122 Research Writing (3 credits)
HOSP 245 Travel and Tourism (3 credits)
HOSP 295 Special Project (1 credit)

Tour Highlights Tour Includes
Rome Historical Walking Tour

Naples Historical Walking Tour

Visit to the Fish Market – Mercato di Porta Nolana

Pizza cooking class (and dinner)

Lemon Grove Experience

Pasta cooking class in Sorrento

Visit to Pompeii Archaeological Site

Boat Excursion to Capri

Visit to a Winery

 

 

 International Flight

Accommodations (twin, triple, or quad)

Ground Transportation

Entrance Fees

24/7 Tour Manager and Local Guides

Breakfast Daily

Welcome & Farewell Dinner

Travel Insurance

Tips & Gratuities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tour Does Not Include
Brookdale Tuition and Fees

Meals not listed in the itinerary

Spending Money

Passport Fees
Trip Cost Application Deadlines:
Apply by October 31 – $4,975

Apply after October 31 – $5,125

Single Room Supplement: $500.00 (apply early)

Program cost does not include tuition and fees.
Program cost is an estimate until airline tickets have been purchased.

 

 

 Early Bird – October 31, 2025

Final Deadline – December 18, 2025

 

 

 

To Apply

Complete the Online Application – Rome, Naples & Sorrento

You will need to apply using your Brookdale login. If you are not a current student or alumni, you must first apply to Brookdale as a non-degree visiting student ($25.00 app fee). Your Brookdale ID is generated upon acceptance. Follow instructions to set up your Brookdale network credentials, then you can submit your study abroad application.

Submit the following items:

  1. Confirmation Statement and Refund Policy
  2. Risk and Liability Form
  3. Passport Copy (this can be submitted later, if you do not yet have a passport)

To secure your spot, pay

$500 Non-Refundable Deposit

  • Check payable to Brookdale Community College (bring to MAC 114 – Lincroft Campus)
  • Call the International Education Center at 732-224-2799 to pay by credit/debit card

For more information email studyabroad@brookdalecc.edu or call 732-224-2799

Faculty Leaders

Michelle Zuppe Kurt Scheffler Chad Schoonveld
mzuppe@brookdalecc.edu kscheffler@brookdalecc.edu cschoonveld@brookdalecc.edu