A WinTerm Abroad Experience in Palma de Mallorca, Spain
HT-423/623-0S1
Estimated Cost: $ TBA
WinTerm Dates: January 2 - 20, 2009
Deadline: October 1, 2008
Number of Positions: 20
Updated: March 27, 2008
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Program Description
University of Wisconsin-Stout students majoring in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management or any major have an opportunity to gain international experience studying wine and food pairing in Spain. The course is designed to teach students the applied approach in matching wine and food from Spain and the US. Students will use flavors, textures, and components present in food and wine as complimenting strategies. There will be an emphasis on menu planning, preparation of foods, cooking methods, and tasting wines with food in a formal dining room. UW-Stout and Spanish instructors will jointly teach classes. Highlights include visiting cultural sites in Malaga and winery and vineyard tours in Mallorca. Students will have direct contact with winemakers and winemaking techniques. Other highlights of the trip include dining at Spanish restaurants, cultural site visits and hands-on cooking of food and matching with wine in a five-course meal. The group will arrive and stay in Malaga for the first three days. The remainder of the trip will be spent in Palma de Mallorca.
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Much of the course will take place at the University of Balearic Islands (UIB). It is located on the island of Mallorca in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Spain. Mallorca is a popular tourist destination in Europe with over 300 miles of coastline, beaches and mountain scenery. It has a mild climate with temperatures ranging from 40-60 degrees in the winter and 70-85 in the summer. It has a diverse culture and many historical sites from the pre-Roman, Roman, Arab and Spanish eras of settlement. Palma de Mallorca, the capital city, has about 300,000 inhabitants. Its attractive harbor, historic sites and nightlife make it a popular location for study. The University of Balearic Islands is located in the city of Palma. Nearly 13,000 students enroll in a variety of degree programs such as science, business, social sciences and education as well as hospitality and tourism. The School of Tourism was founded in 1987 and currently enrolls about 1,500 students. It is housed in a new building with modern laboratories, classrooms and computer facilities. For more information about the University of Balearic Islands, see their web site at: http:\\www.uib.es
Course
Upon successful completion, students will receive 4 credits for this program. Students will enroll in course number HT-423/623-0S1.
Estimated Costs
Students will pay a program fee to UW-Stout to cover the cost of tuition and fees, health insurance, international student ID card, housing, most meals, flight, program tours, and ground transportation. Passport fees, additional meals, and personal expenses are paid directly by the students. Eligible students can use their financial aid to help pay these expenses. Need based scholarships are available to eligible Wisconsin residents. If using financial aid for this experience, make sure to contact your financial aid counselor at the start of the fall semester if additional funding is needed.
Estimated Program Cost: $TBA
Estimated Personal Expenses: $TBA
Total Estimated Costs: $TBA
Eligibility
This program is open to students in the Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management program or any other major provided they have taken the pre-requisite: HT-326/526 - Introduction to Wines and Spirits. Applicants must be 21 years or older to take this course. In addition, students must be at least a sophomore, have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0, and be in good academic standing at time of participation. Students must also go through a background check and be cleared by the Dean of Students.
Housing and Meals
Students will be staying in 3-star hotels in Malaga and Mallorca. Breakfast and a buffet dinner are included in the hotel stay. As this is a foods preparation class, students will be creating most of their lunch meals or dining in fine restaurants. Lunches on weekends are not included.
Passport/Visa
All students must have a valid U.S. passport for entrance into Spain. The current passport fee is $100. Students should apply for their passport by no later than October 1st to ensure WinTerM participation. If students already have a passport, they must check the dates of validity. It must be valid for six months beyond the return date to the US.
Application Procedures
Please make an appointment with the Office of International Education (OIE), 400 Bowman Hall, to review and receive the application materials. Completed forms are returned to OIE. A $100 nonrefundable application fee is paid to the Student Business Services Office located in the Administration Building at time of application. Once accepted by UW-Stout, a $200 nonrefundable service fee will be required to hold a place in the program.
For More Information
- Please contact OIE for an appointment
to discuss your Study Abroad options
and receive application materials.
715/232-2132, E-mail: globaled@uwstout.edu