Location
- Italy
- Perugia
Term
Fall, Spring
Subject Areas
Agriculture
Anthropology
Business
Culinary Arts
Cultural Studies
Food Science and Nutrition
History
Political Science
Sociology
Sustainable Development
Jan 03, 2022
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About Program
A fascinating exploration of international food cultures
Umbra Institute, located in the medieval city of Perugia, Italy, is home to the unique and innovative Center for Food and Sustainability Studies. This Center's mission is to focus on food systems, sustainability and the environment, and it has created many opportunities for study and research, including a semester program open to Arcadia Abroad students. You will take three courses in food studies, an Italian language course, and an elective of your choice. Each course includes a series of excursions and activities including guest lecturers, site visits, and hands-on experience.
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Program Highlights
- A fascinating exploration of international food cultures
- You will take three courses in food studies, an Italian language course, and an elective of your choice
- Each course includes a series of excursions and activities including guest lecturers, site visits, and hands-on experience
- A hallmark of the Umbra Institute programs is community engagement so you'll have many opportunities to get to know the locals and really sample Italian life
- You will explore how we as individuals and as communities relate to issues around food in Italy, America, and globally
