05/16/2026
The Culinary Students are getting ready for their exchange to Portugal, where they will experience a month-long immersion, working and living abroad to gain hands-on experience in the culinary area. We asked Téa and Bryce, two students who participated in the exchange to Italy last year, what they’re bringing from that experience to Portugal.
What was the most memorable part of your trip to Italy?
Téa - The culture shock and being immersed in European culture
Bryce - The people they went with
What is the most valuable skill or lesson you learnt on the trip?
Téa - The unexpected bonds and friendships she made on the trip taught her a lot inside and out of the kitchen.
Bryce - Learned to go outside of his comfort zone in many ways. Trying new techniques and also making friends with people he didn’t expect to
What advice do you have for the new students
going to Portugal?
Téa - Learn the culture, and adapt to their ways of doing things
Bryce - Remember that it’s not a vacation, but an extension of school so learn and try as much as you can.
You can support our students and the Culinary Exchange Program by buying tickets to the Portugal Wine Fundraiser Dinner on May 22 🍷
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