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GEO: Food, Culture, and Sustainability in Siena (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Siena, Italy
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring, Winter
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: GEO (Global Education Oregon) 
Fact Sheet:
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior
Housing Options: Apartment (shared) Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Anthropology, Art History, Food Communications, Global Studies, Italian Language & Literature
Program Type: Study Abroad Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Description:

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Food, Culture, and Sustainability in Siena

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). All courses are taught in English, and there is no language requirement. All majors are welcome to participate. Courses may be appropriate for students in food studies, environmental studies, sociology, international studies, humanities, business, and anthropology. 

GEO program fees cover tuition, housing and some meals, excursions, books and course materials, local transportation passes, and on-site orientation. Insurance and a 24-hour emergency service are also included. For information on scholarship funding, please visit our website's Scholarships page.

Application deadlines and program dates are subject to change and/or be extended, so please see the GEO program website to confirm.

To find out more about GEO (Global Education Oregon) study abroad programs:

Visit our website: geo.uoregon.edu
Email us at: geoinfo@uoregon.edu
Call us at: (541) 346 3207

TO APPLY TO GEO, CLICK HERE