Mediterranean Nutrition, Public Health & Ethical Food System
Program Overview
The Mediterranean diet is one of the world’s most recognized dietary patterns, yet its connections to food systems, sustainability, community health, and social conditions extend far beyond nutrition alone.
This interdisciplinary, field-based course examines Mediterranean nutrition as a framework for disease prevention and community health. Students explore how food production, access, community networks, labor conditions, and environmental factors shape health outcomes, while considering sustainability, refugee nutrition, and ethical food systems.
Greece serves as a living learning environment where Mediterranean food traditions, local production, and contemporary public health challenges intersect. The course combines workshops, field laboratories, and community engagement, with field learning in Aegina, Delphi and Hosios Loukas, Sparta, and Monemvasia, connecting academic knowledge with real-world food systems and public health.
Developed and delivered by the Hellenic Center for Interdisciplinary Studies and Research (HCISR) in Greece, the program provides U.S. academic credit through Arcadia University, which serves as the School of Record.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Exclusions
Quick Details
- Summer
- Agriculture
- Environmental Studies
- Health Sciences
- Nutrition
- Public Health
- American
Updated Sep 2, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Greece
Fields & Subjects
- Agriculture
- Environmental Studies
- Health Sciences
- Nutrition
- Public Health
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2027, 2028, 2029
- Terms Available
- Summer
Eligible Nationalities
- American
- This Program is also open to Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Group living
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Transcript
- Deposit
Age Requirement
18+
Starts At
- 4 weeks: $4,000
Deposit / Application Fee
Deposit: $500
Payment Terms
- Upfront Deposit
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Who is this program designed for?
The program is designed for undergraduate students interested in nutrition, public health, food systems, sustainability, agriculture, and related fields.
Can I earn academic credit?
Yes. Participants can earn 3 undergraduate academic credits through Arcadia Abroad, the official School of Record.
Do I need previous knowledge of nutrition or public health?
No specific prerequisites are required. The course is open to undergraduate students from different academic backgrounds who are interested in food, health, and sustainability.
Does the program include practical learning?
Yes. Students participate in applied workshops, guest lectures, field laboratories, structured field trips, and supervised community engagement.
Where does the field-based learning take place?
Field learning takes place in Athens, Aegina, Delphi, and the Peloponnese, connecting course concepts with local food production, cultural traditions, and community health.
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