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Study Abroad The College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management prepares leaders and scholars who drive the economic engines of South Carolina, the nation, and the world.
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  FIELD STUDY AND STUDY ABROAD    


Maymester Study Tour to Italy – Rome, Florence, Venice & Milan!
2012 Fashion and Food of Italy
May 12 - May 26, 2012


Participants are required to sign up for RETL 592M (3 credits) and pay for tuition and fees.
The cost of the trip (below) includes the following:

Airfare From Columbia Airport

Hotel

Yes

Meals

Breakfasts, service and local taxes

Activities

  • Guided tour of the Coliseum and Roman Forum  
  • Visit to Fendi’s flagship store
  • Visit Rome’s famous Ghetto Food District
  • Guided visit to the Vatican
  • Tour of the Florence Leather School
  • Daytrip to Siena & wine country
  • Walking tour through Florence’s San Lorenzo Market
  • Entrance to the Ferragamo museum and flagship store
  • Demonstration at Dr. Franjes’ Fragrance Workshop
  • Visit to the world-renown Uffizi and Academia art museums
  • Tour Palazzo Pitti’s Costume Museum
  • Water bus ride to the islands of Murano (glass-making) and Burano (lace-making)
  • Stroll Venice’s famed Riolto Bridge Shopping District
  • Visit to San Marco’s Square and Basilica
  • Explore Milan’s trendy  Navigli Food District
  • Entrance to Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper
  • Walking tour of the Golden Quadrangle – home of Armani, Botega Veneta, Cavalli, Etro, Ferre, Gucci, Prada, Tods, Valentino, Versace, Zegna, and more!

Itinerary subject to change without prior notice

In-country Transportation

  • Transfers to and from airport
  • Trains between cities
  • Local public transit (most cities)

Payment Schedule to reserve a space:

1st down payment

$1,950

Due November 15, 2011

Final payment

$1,950

Due February 1, 2012

Tuition & fees

As determined by the University

As determined by the University

Contact Karen Edwards at kedwards@mailbox.sc.edu  for additional information.

 
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