Interactive online sessions connecting U.S. culinary students with chefs, culinary professionals, and students in France. Sessions may include live Q&As, culinary demonstrations, discussions about training and careers, and conversations about food, culture, and everyday life.

These exchanges give students an opportunity to connect across cultures, learn from one another, and begin building relationships before an international experience.

Whenever possible, visiting chefs and culinary professionals join students for in-person demonstrations, workshops, and conversations.

Beyond learning new techniques and discovering different culinary traditions, students have the opportunity to connect directly with professionals, exchange perspectives, and experience culture through food.

These shared experiences encourage curiosity, professional learning, and meaningful connections across cultures.

The international immersion experience brings the learning and connections developed throughout the program to life.

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U.S. culinary students travel to France to experience French cuisine, culture, and professional life firsthand. Through culinary activities, visits with chefs and producers, cultural experiences, and exploration of Normandy, students discover how food is connected to a region’s history, traditions, people, and sense of place.

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More than a culinary trip, the experience is designed to build professional skills, cultural understanding, confidence, and meaningful connections across borders.