Experience Italian food and culture in the contexts of beautiful Siena and Tuscany. Italian cuisine has influenced food culture around the world and is viewed as a form of art by many. Participating in this program will allow you to gain a deeper understanding of complex food-related issues and develop new insights into the ways in which food mediates social, political, cultural, environmental, and economic processes.
The Food Studies programs will also include opportunities for classroom, field-based, and service learning. You will learn firsthand from everyday people: farmers, family cooks and professional chefs, and creative entrepreneurs who are building internationally recognized sustainable food businesses that preserve and celebrate regional heritage.
There are three program options throughout the academic year, with slightly different course availability (see Academic Details below). Along with the required food courses, you will be able to choose an elective from the cor All courses are taught in English, and there is no language requirement. All majors are welcome to participate.