- Bolgona, Italy
SIT and Dickinson College have partnered to create a one-of-a-kind
program in Italy, open to all students. Italy offers an unparalleled
setting for exploring the connections between food, culture, and
sustainability. Experience the country's food systems, from the
culinary traditions of Bologna to the innovative urban food systems of
Turin and the lagoon ecosystem of Venice. Through these regions,
you'll gain an understanding of how geography, history, and culture
shape Italian cuisine and influence sustainable practices.
Learn frameworks for understanding the relationship between food,
environment, and culture, including bioregionalism and terroir.
Italy's role as the birthplace of the Slow Food movement, which works
to ensure access to clean air and fair food, offers additional
insights into how traditional food cultures can inform and shape
modern approaches to sustainability.
Area(s) of Study
- Health And Society
- Nutrition
- Public Health
- Sustainability Studies
Sponsored by SIT - a UT Affiliate
Academic Information
Students will engage with food professionals and local communities to understand cultural ecologies, foodways, and sustainable agricultural practices. The practicum includes an internship with a Tuscan farmer, living on a historic estate, and discussions with food and agriculture experts in Rome.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- 3.0 recommended GPA
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - Yes
- Internship - Yes
Housing
All accommodations during the entire program period. Students are housed in modern studio dorms (double occupancy) with kitchenette, Wi-Fi, utilities, some cleaning services, linens, daytime reception, a night porter, a laundry room, and common areas. While on excursions, students stay in hostels, guesthouses, or small hotels.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
Students will pay $75 application fee, $600 affiliated studies fee and $19 per week for overseas insurance to UT Austin in addition to the SIT costs. Summer in-person programs receive scholarships of $750.
Dates:
- Program: June 1, 2025 to July 13, 2025
- Instructional: June 1, 2025 to July 13, 2025
- Final Deadline: March 15, 2025
Application Code
330114
Program Coordinator
Julia Pfeiffer
Additional Resources
Program Website
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Internship
Scholarships
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Next Step
(1) View Explore Education Abroad 101 and Ready to Apply videos. (2) Review the provider website for program details, academic offerings, costs, application requirements, and deadlines. (3) Apply to SIT, list Julia Pfeiffer as an advisor. (4) Apply to UT. See the Education Abroad How to Apply / Affiliate webpage for details.