U.S. – U.K. Community College Exchange Program
improves intercultural experiences.  

Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Professor of Culinary Arts Sami Khouzam and Associate Director of Veterans Affairs and International Student Services Zachary Forrest are pictured at center with administrators and faculty from Capital City College (CCC) in the United Kingdom. HCCC has been selected to participate in an ACCT and Association of Colleges study abroad exchange focused on culinary arts and sustainability.

Hudson County Community College (HCCC) will participate in a study abroad program for Culinary Arts Institute (CAI) students to study in London, England. The experience will provide participants with a deep dive into regional ingredients, menu planning, food and beverage pairings, sustainable agriculture, and the cultural impact of cuisine, while providing knowledge and skills to succeed on an international level.

The College was selected by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) and the Association of Colleges (AoC) to participate in this United States – United Kingdom Community College and Technical Exchange Program. Two U.S. community colleges and two U.K. counterparts will develop the exchange program. HCCC and Capital City College Group were partnered in the cohort.