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SIT Study Abroad Italy: Food Cultures and Sustainability (Summer) (Outgoing Program)

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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: English Class Status: 2 - Sophomore, 3 - Junior, 4 - Senior
Program Type: Field study, Study abroad Minimum GPA: 2.5
Housing: Apartment, Hotel Academic Partner: School for International Training (SIT)
Program Description:

SIT Study Abroad Italy: Food Cultures and Sustainability (Summer)

Delve into sustainable agriculture on a Tuscan estate and explore how experts in the international community are confronting challenges of food security, nutrition, and health.

 

WHY STUDY FOOD SECURITY IN ITALY?

Italy offers an unparalleled setting for exploring the intricate connections between food, culture, and sustainability. This program provides a unique opportunity to experience the country’s varied food systems, from the culinary traditions of Bologna to the innovative urban food systems of Turin and the unique lagoon ecosystem of Venice. As you journey through these regions, you’ll gain an understanding of how geography, history, and culture shape Italian cuisine and influence sustainable practices.

You will be introduced to cutting-edge concepts like bioregionalism and terroir, providing new frameworks for understanding the relationship between food, environment, and culture. 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. 

You will observe firsthand how efforts to address food insecurity involve a range of approaches, from improving agricultural practices and enhancing food distribution systems, to promoting sustainable food production and providing a social safety network. By studying food systems in the Italian context and applying this knowledge to your personal experience, you will develop your cross-cultural awareness as you expand your understanding of the symbolic and nutritional role of food in societies.

Please visit the SIT Study Abroad website for details on the program, coursework, educational excursions, and housing.

 

MONEY MATTERS

SIT is an all-inclusively priced study abroad program – including academics costs, excursions, accommodations and meals, airport transfers, and health insurance. Be sure to discuss how study abroad costs are handled at your school with your study abroad advisor and read the website for more specific information.

 

SCHOLARSHIPS

SIT has awarded an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in the past three years. All scholarships and grants are need-based. Awards generally range from $500 to $5,000.

 

CONTACT SIT STUDY ABROAD

·       Visit our website: studyabroad.sit.edu

·       Request more information or email us: studyabroad@sit.edu

·       Call an admissions counselor: 888-272-7881

·       Contact a former student.

·       Apply to SIT

 

Read more about our admissions process here.

 



Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2025 02/15/2025 ** Rolling Admission 06/01/2025 07/14/2025

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.