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Gustolab International: Food Systems & Sustainability

GLi is a pioneering leader in developing study abroad programs, academic internships and research projects on Food Systems and Sustainability. GLi works actively with professors, professionals, farmers, entrepreneurs and designers to create and develop specialized Food Studies programs. Our programs and courses focus promote critical thinking, trans-disciplinary and multicultural knowledge acquisition through field research, analysis, interactions with communities and visits to territories that are vital for food production and food culture. Students emerge with skills and training that can be implemented in their future studies and careers (the future experts of food systems and sustainability). GLi has worked on abroad programs in collaboration with over 30 universities, and we are based in Rome. Our programs include Spring, Fall and Summer programs as well as academic internships in Italy, and Summer programs in Japan and Vietnam. All our courses are held in English.

Come taste, touch & study Food Systems and Sustainability in Italy, Japan and Vietnam!

Requirements

Duration
  • 2 weeks - 1 month
  • 1-3 months
  • 3-6 months
Minimum age
18
Maximum age
100
Student status required
No
Qualifications required
  • High school or equivalent
Languages
Language notes
Knowledge of Italian is useful, but not required.
Application process
Contact us through our website and we will send you all the required forms!

Pricing

Price range
  • $1001-$2500
  • $2501-$5000
  • >$5000
Price includes
  • Accommodation
  • Airport pick-up
  • Language classes
  • Orientation
  • Tuition
  • Tutoring

Organization details

We aim to educate & inspire to enable new thinking and innovations to reach the food world and sustainable market through experience, research & cross-cultural connection.

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