Italy – Exploring Italian Culture and Healthy Lifestyle Factors
Examine the cultural lifestyle activities of Italians surrounding diet and physical activity and reflect on the differences compared to the United States.
- Snapshot
- Academics
- Location
- Housing
- Cost and Dates
- Program Contacts
Snapshot
Program Details
- Program Type: Faculty-Led
- Program Sponsor: Family and Consumer Sciences & School of Kinesiology and Recreation
- Language of Instruction: English
Eligibility
- GPA: 2.50 or higher
- Major: Open to all majors (preference given to FCS and KNR students)
- Class Standing: Undergraduate
- Participants must meet the standard eligibility and program specific requirements
Excursions
- Program includes day trips to San Michele a Torri and Cinque Terre
- See 'Location' tab for a tentative program itinerary.
Academics
- Students will earn 3 credit hours for one of the following courses:
- FCS 287 - Independent Study: Exploring Italian Culture and Healthy Lifestyle Factors
- KNR 287 - Independent Study: Exploring Italian Culture and Healthy Lifestyle Factors
- Courses will be taught by ISU faculty through online components, pre-tour class meetings, photographic journal/papers, and tour participation.
Location
Students will spend the majority of their time in Florence, Italy where they will visit local markets, farms, and schools to gain a deeper understanding of Italian culture. They will also take Italian cooking classes, attend guest lectures and guided tours, and participate in multiple day trips.
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Florence, Italy: Situated in the heart of Tuscany, Florence is recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site for its unique monuments and architecture. It is home to approximately 371,000 people and is only 1.5 hours North of Rome by train.
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Excursions: Included excursions include a day trip to San Michele a Torri vineyard; and, a day trip to Cinque Terre which will include a hike on the Cinque Terre National Trail. There will also be an optional trip to Pisa available at an additional cost.
Program Itinerary
This itinerary is tentative and subject to change. Final itinerary will be given upon acceptance to program.
- Italy - Exploring Italian Culture and Healthy Lifestyle Factors: Summer 2019 Itinerary -
coming soon!
Housing
Students will stay in apartment accommodations that are managed by Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA), an affiliate partner for this program.
- Students will share an apartment with 2-7 other ISU students participating in the program. Most rooms will be double occupancy.
- Apartments will range in size, location, and amenities.
- All apartments are furnished and will have a shared living space, fully equipped kitchen/ette (including pots, pans, dishes, silverware, cups, and glasses), bathroom(s), and a washing machine (dryers are not included as is typical for Italian apartments).
- Bed linens are provided, but towels are not included.
- Wireless internet will be accessible in the apartment common areas.
- Please note: Apartments do not include air conditioning.
Meals
- Students will need to purchase and/or prepare their own meals, as they are not provided. Apartments will have kitchen space that will allow for meal preparation by the students.
Cost and Dates
Academic Calendar
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Summer: Mid - Late May (tentatively scheduled for May 13-26, 2019)
- Official program dates are listed on the Estimated Budget below
Estimated Budget
To see how this program compares, view the Illinois State budget.
Program Contacts
Faculty Director
Dr. Jennifer Barnesjlbarn2@IllinoisState.edu
Dr. Anna Miles
aimiles@IllinoisState.edu
Study Abroad Advisor
Lisa DeMilio
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