The Table We Share: Food and Culture
by: AFS-USA
This one-week, homestay-based program will immerse students in Chicago’s neighborhoods, cultural centers, and food hot spots as the backdrop for experiences that celebrate food, culture, and shared history. Through culinary exploration, community engagement, and guided dialogue, students discover the cultural traditions that shape neighborhoods and experiences – recognizing how shared meals and stories can build understanding and common ground. These initiatives reflect the AFS approach and the impact of our programs: opportunities for meaningful dialogue and relationship-building that encourage constructive engagement, shared learning, and a deeper appreciation of our common humanity. Participants will connect through AFS-USA themed workshops that will engage them in culinary and cultural excursions and activities. Reflections will examine how our stories around food impact how we learn and connect with each other as active global citizens.
This one-week, homestay-based program will immerse students in Chicago’s neighborhoods, cultural centers, and food hot spots as the backdrop for experiences that celebrate food, culture, and shared history. Through culinary exploration, community engagement, and guided dialogue, students discover the cultural traditions that shape neighborhoods and experiences – recognizing how shared meals and stories can build understanding and common ground. These initiatives reflect the AFS approach and the impact of our programs: opportunities for meaningful dialogue and relationship-building that encourage constructive engagement, shared learning, and a deeper appreciation of our common humanity. Participants will connect through AFS-USA themed workshops that will engage them in culinary and cultural excursions and activities. Reflections will examine how our stories around food impact how we learn and connect with each other as active global citizens.
Program Highlights
Stay with a carefully selected host family while on program
Tour through the neighborhoods or Pilsen, Bronzeville, and Chinatown!
Increase your understand of Chicago's cultural legacy through food and how it can expand the way we see the world
Build power skills including communication, collaboration, and intercultural awareness
Promote exploration through experiential learning
Quick Details
- Chicago, United States
- Summer
- American Studies
- Architecture
- Culinary Arts
- Culture
- History
- American
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Program Details
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Locations
- Chicago, United States
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- American Studies
- Architecture
- Culinary Arts
- Culture
- History
Availability
Years Offered: 2026
- Summer
Age Requirement
14-17
Guidelines
- American
Starts At
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
- Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
- Emergency Support
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Some high school, no diploma
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Other
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This one-week, homestay-based program will immerse students in Chicago’s neighborhoods, cultural centers, and food hot spots as the backdrop for experiences that celebrate food, culture, and shared history. Through culinary exploration, community engagement, and guided dialogue, students discover the cultural traditions that shape neighborhoods and experiences – recognizing how shared meals and stories can build understanding and common ground. These initiatives reflect the AFS approach and the impact of our programs: opportunities for meaningful dialogue and relationship-building that encourage constructive engagement, shared learning, and a deeper appreciation of our common humanity. Participants will connect through AFS-USA themed workshops that will engage them in culinary and cultura...
AFS-USA
AFS-USA
Ready to Learn More?
This one-week, homestay-based program will immerse students in Chicago’s neighborhoods, cultural centers, and food hot spots as the backdrop for experiences that celebrate food, culture, and shared history. Through culinary exploration, community engagement, and guided dialogue, students discover the cultural traditions that shape neighborhoods and experiences – recognizing how shared meals and stories can build understanding and common ground. These initiatives reflect the AFS approach and the impact of our programs: opportunities for meaningful dialogue and relationship-building that encourage constructive engagement, shared learning, and a deeper appreciation of our common humanity. Participants will connect through AFS-USA themed workshops that will engage them in culinary and cultura...
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