As a Dedman student, you can take hospitality courses toward your major and minor requirements while participating in life-changing experiences in other countries through our partnership with Florida State University International Programs.
Study Abroad
Montreux, Switzerland
Duration: Summer / apply in fall
Since 1970, this program has offered students the opportunity to discover a world of hotels, restaurants, foods, and wines in the heartland of the European hospitality industry. Designed for both structure and exploration, the schedule combines coursework, class meetings, and guest lectures with course-related excursions, guided travel, and direct industry engagement. Students live in Montreux, at the heart of the Swiss Riviera. Independent travel, often in small groups, deepens learning and reinforces the program’s objectives.
Florence, Italy
Duration: Summer / apply in fall
Explore Food and Wine in Tuscany! This program immerses students in hands-on learning at Fattoria Lavacchio, an agritourism farm where they explore olive oil, food, and wine production while experiencing daily life in Tuscany. Students take part in visits to restaurants and markets in Florence, gaining insight from local professionals and seeing how tradition influences modern Italian cuisine. Gelato and pizza-making classes offer additional practical experience within the city’s hospitality and food industry.
Auckland, New Zealand
Duration: Summer / apply in fall
The Adventure Tourism program introduces students to the diverse experiences that define New Zealand! From outdoor adventure and world-class cuisine to the country’s distinctive natural beauty. Through activities such as hiking to geysers, visiting geothermal mud baths, wine tasting, and taking part in a traditional Māori feast, students engage directly with the hospitality industry in action. The program builds cultural understanding and highlights the connections between travel, ecosystems, and host communities while strengthening professional skills.
There is nothing that can expand your understanding of the world and prepare you for an international career like living and working in another country. Exclusive hospitality organizations seek managers with a broadened perspective gained from this immersion.
International internship opportunities are available in places like Ireland and New Zealand. Additionally, the Global Club Management & Leadership major has established partnerships with private clubs around the globe, including Scotland, Wales, England, and Australia.
International Internships
New Zealand
Dedman has partnered with a multinational InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG Hotels & Resorts) property in Auckland New Zealand. Each year, students are selected to intern at The Crowne Plaza - Auckland, located in the center of the city.
Ireland
Dedman has partnered with five-star hotels in Dublin, Ireland, and the surrounding area. Each year, students are selected to intern at The Shelbourne (a Marriott Autograph Collection property), The Intercontinental Hotel Dublin, The Westin Dublin, The Merrion Hotel Dublin, and the Powerscourt Hotel (a Marriott Autograph Collection property located in County Wicklow).
How it Works:
- An application and pre-screening interview takes place in September/October at the Dedman College of Hospitality.
- Students selected through the pre-screening process are recommended to the hotel partners and they conduct phone and video interviews with candidates.
- Internships are 6-months in duration, and approximate dates are mid-May until November.
- Internships are offered in Front Desk/Rooms, Housekeeping, or Food & Beverage.
- Once an internship has been offered, Dedman works with students to secure all necessary visa and immigration documentation.
To apply, please complete an International Work Experience Application (PDF). Applications can be submitted to Danielle DiBattista by e-mail or turned in at UCB 2204.
International Internships with Private Clubs
Learn more about internships available through the Global Club Management and Leadership major.
Exchange programs are managed through the university's Center for Global Engagement. Students who participate will study for at least one semester (12-15 transferable credits) at a partner university. Tuition and fees are at the normal rate you'd pay for on-campus classes. Any financial aid will count toward an exchange program, including Bright Futures.
Exchange Programs
Kyung Hee University
Seoul, South Korea
Duration: Spring or Fall
Deadlines:
September 15 (Spring)
February 1 (Fall)
Kyung Hee University is a private institution in Seoul, located in the Dongdaemun District. Kyung Hee University offers many degree programs fully in English. Kyung Hee University's School of Management offers numerous business courses for exchange students. Other academic areas include Humanities, Politics and Economics, Hotel and Tourism Management, and Sciences. Kyung Hee University has two campus locations in Seoul: Global Campus and Seoul Campus. This exchange is offered to several majors in the following colleges: Arts & Sciences, Communication & Information, Hospitality, Social Sciences & Public Policy.
University of Surrey
Guilford, United Kingdom
Duration: Spring or Fall
Deadlines:
September 15 (Spring)
February 1 (Fall)
The University of Surrey is situated in beautiful green surroundings and set in a scenic college town in the Surrey Hills, yet it is just 35 minutes by train from London. It offers students a commitment to the highest academic standards and an excellent quality of life in one of the safest towns in the UK. The university is only 35 minutes from London by train. Additionally, the University of Surrey offers students the opportunity to study at an elite hospitality program, ranked #2 in the world in the Shanghai Rankings of Hospitality programs globally and 15th in the world by subject in QS rankings.
This exchange is offered for Dedman College of Hospitality students only.