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Food, Sustainability, & Environmental Studies | Italy

by: ISI Abroad

9.4 (5)

The Program in Food, Sustainability, & Environment (FSE) offers a semester-long, interdisciplinary certificate program open to all students. It is particularly well-suited to those hoping to cultivate a career in the food or environmental industries or seeking to continue their education at the graduate level. This program includes a series of co- and extracurricular activities, an integral cur...

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Program Highlights

Take weekend and day trips to view and taste your way through Italian food production processes (cheese, prosciutto, etc.) or truffle hunt in the Apennine Mountains.

Experience workshops with local experts on topics like Italian-style coffee, wine, and the aperitivo (pre-meal drink).

Take advantage of the Institute's didactic kitchen.

Achieve a certificate in one semester of study and consider a food or sustainability-related internship.

Ask us about our internships or the Scholars Option to complete an independent research project as part of the program.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Perugia, Italy
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundTerms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Academic Year
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Agriculture
  • Anthropology
  • Business
  • Communications
  • Continuing Education
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Guidelines:
  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian
  • Kiwi
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Recognitions

Innovation in Marketing & Digital Media 2023 Finalist

Program Reviews

Hear what past participants have to say about the programs

Overall Rating

9.4

Total Reviews

5

Umbra <3

by: Alexandra Gresham - United StatesProgram: Food, Sustainability, & Environmental Studies | Italy
10

Studying abroad at Umbra was an incredible, enriching experience where I learned just as much outside of the classroom as inside. I was a part of the FSE program and it was one of the highlights of my time in Perugia, every field trip was so special and memorable and allowed me to cultivate relationships with my professors, eat amazing food, meet really cool people, and see the beautiful Italian countryside. The Umbra staff is incredible and want to see you succeed and make the most out of your...

Study abroad- Perugia!

by: Sophia M - United StatesProgram: Food, Sustainability, & Environmental Studies | Italy
10

I had such a wonderful experience studying at the Umbra Institute in Perugia. From the moment I landed, to the very last day, the Umbra Institute made me feel right at home. The Food Studies program was very engaging and fun- the classes were all very interesting and the many class dinners and field trips were fantastic and something I will never forget. The staff at Umbra were very welcoming, kind and sweet and are the real heart of the program. I truly would recommend this program to anyone. T...

Umbra is the best!

by: Kasey Kfoury - United StatesProgram: Food, Sustainability, & Environmental Studies | Italy
10

Umbra Institute is a community, one that I had such a wonderful experience being a part of. I learned personal and academic skills, volunteered in a urban garden, and made some amazing friends. The staff was so lovely and I felt like any of my needs were always met without hesitation. I participated in the FSE program which was so amazing. We had class dinners, a capstone trip to Emilia-Romana, and the coolest classes like Green Cities, Anthropology of Food and Eating, and Digital Marketing of W...

Program Details

Learn all the nitty gritty details you need to know

Locations

  • Perugia, Italy

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Agriculture
  • Anthropology
  • Business

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Terms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Program Activity Costs
  • Wifi Costs

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

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