Gustolab International and the Borromini Institute offer students, faculty and independent scholars a base in the heart of Rome to pursue field studies in the disciplines that are changing the world, from food systems and sustainability to interdisciplinary studies of place, people, cities and technology.
Our Fall 2022 study & intern abroad program in Rome, Italy is now open for applications.
We would like to highlight two courses:
Sustainable Rome: The course will examine Italian culture, past and present, through the perspective of environmental and cultural sustainability. After a general introduction to Italy and its regional traditions the course will examinecontemporary issues of sustainability related to urban space, social equity, energy, mobility, waste, water and agriculture with lessons devoted to the success of the Mediterranean diet, food production, distribution, and consumption.
Food Production: Olive Oil & Wine: The course addresses specific foods common in Italy during the Autumn season: olive oil and wine. Both derive from local products which ripen in the fall, but while olive oil is cold-pressed grapes require fermentation before becoming wine. The course will use both products as case-studies in the transformation of raw materials from the earth to final products in the global food economy (and on tables around the world). The course is distinctive for its interdisciplinary and comparative approach to sustainable agriculture and food as well as its combination of in-class teaching and various forms of “practicums,” such as fieldwork and study tours.
What's included?
- shared housing in furnished apartments in the Rome city center,
- logistical support such as a group airport pickup and transfer, check-in support, and housing orientation,
- support from a learning facilitator who will help you get acclimated to your new life studying abroad and will provide cross-cultural education and mediation.
Eligibility
Our programs are open to undergraduate and graduate students, independent scholars, and professionals.
To learn more or to apply, please visit https://www.gustolab.com/direct-enroll/study-intern-abroad-in-italy/ .
