About Us
Founded by Giacomo Berselli in the 21st century, the Marco Polo Institute is a not-for-profit organization in partnership with Italian state governments, the Italian equivalent of Chambers of Commerce, local restaurants and food production companies, and cooperating with several participating universities certified by the Italian Ministry of Education (equivalent to our State Boards of Regents, authorizing academic programs). The mission of the Marco Polo Institute is to promote Italian cultural education and tourism. The Italian states have distinctive cultures which have not all been primary sites explored by academic exchange programs. The Institute hopes to expand access to the rich culture and history of the Italian regions through a range of academic programs of study. How can a student take this study abroad option? Administrators, please ask for more information
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"The Paul Smith’s College students who have participated in the Study Abroad Programs in Culinary and Hospitality conducted by the Marco Polo Institute have received a rich learning experience. The experience provided the students by the Marco Polo programs included an immersion in the Italian culture and history coupled with learning the Italian language and the expansion of their knowledge in the culinary and hospitality fields from an International perspective. Seeing and experiencing life and work from an international perspective has enhanced these students’ preparation for their futures within the global field of hospitality and food service." Ernie Wilson, Dean
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"The Paul Smith’s College students who have participated in the Study Abroad Programs in Culinary and Hospitality conducted by the Marco Polo Institute have received a rich learning experience. The experience provided the students by the Marco Polo programs included an immersion in the Italian culture and history coupled with learning the Italian language and the expansion of their knowledge in the culinary and hospitality fields from an International perspective. Seeing and experiencing life and work from an international perspective has enhanced these students’ preparation for their futures within the global field of hospitality and food service."
Ernie Wilson, Dean
Hospitality Resort and Culinary Management.-Paul Smith’s College
