Spurs students’ curiosity for deeper learning

Allison is a phenomenal chef, educator and tour guide. Every June, students in the hospitality management department from City Tech have an opportunity to study abroad in Paris to explore food, culture and tourism in the City of Light.  For the past 4 years, I’ve personally had the pleasure of working with Allison to plan and lead the students through this wonderful experience.

Students in the program are immersed in the experiential learning opportunity for three weeks and are enriched by it through Allison’s expertise in the industry, her passion for food, and her wealth of knowledge about French history and culture. This group of mostly first-time travelers, often arrive in Paris a bit unsure and intimidated by the unknown. However, Allison’s teaching style and sense of humor allow her to engage with a diverse group of students and personalities in a way that leaves a lasting impact on them and spurs their curiosity for deeper learning.

She is also so relatable and makes the experience fun! By the end of the trip it’s always exciting to see students so enthralled by the sights, sounds and tastes of the city and much of that is attributed to Allison’s time with them and all that they’ve learned.

– Thalia, Pastry/Baking Arts Professor