The Critical Studies on Food in Italy Summer Program in Rome (CSFI) combines a multi-cultural exchange with educational, full-immersion trips.
Enrolling in this program means you will be participating in courses with a focus on the Italian food culture from a historical, political, economic and social perspective, such as the history of agriculture and food; food production such as wine, including exclusive visits to vineyards; nutritional lessons; and a study of Italian cultural anthropology and philosophy.

CREDITS: 3, 6 or 9 credit options
credits transfer to UMass
MAY 21 – JUNE 29, 2012

Academic credits for Critical Studies on Food in Italy Summer Program (CSFI) are transferred back through UMass Amherst and are widely transferable to colleges and universities across the country. Because many schools require prior approval to transfer credits earned through study abroad, it is important that students meet with their international programs office and/or academic advisor prior to enrollment to ensure that Critical Studies on Food in Italy Summer Program credits will transfer to their home institution. Academic advisors and study abroad offices can also suggest how students’ experience overseas can be integrated into their course of study and help arrange the transfer of federal financial aid. An official transcript from UMass Amherst Registrar documenting Critical Studies on Food in Italy summer coursework is sent to students and their home institution within eight weeks of the program end date, assuming students have completed all coursework and financial obligations.

Italian Elementary Course or Critical Studies on Food Culture (3cr) or Food media, communication and trends (3cr)	Email to Gustolab Institute for more information (from 3.100$ to 3900$)*	3 credits
OPTION A Intensive Italian Elementary (6cr) + Critical Studies on Food Culture (3cr)	4.900$*	9 credits
OPTION B Intensive Italian Elementary (6cr) + Food media, communication and trends (3cr)	5.050$*	9 credits
OPTION C Italian Elementary (3cr) + Critical Studies on Food Culture (3cr) + Food media, communication and trends (3cr)	5.650$*	9 credits
OPTION D Italian Elementary (3cr) + Critical Studies on Food Culture (3cr)	4.400$*	6 credits
OPTION E Italian Elementary (3cr) + Food media, communication and trends (3cr)	4.700$*	6 credits
OPTION F Critical Studies on Food Culture (3cr) + Food media, communication and trends (3cr)	4.850$*	6 credits

* for NON UMass students = $150 fee for credits transfer

What’s included?

PRE-DEPARTURE SERVICES

• Advising
• Gustolab.com Online Resources
• Orientation Materials & Support
• Social Networking (Connecting with past participants: Facebook,
  Gustolab.com networking)

ON-SITE SERVICES

• Transfer to/from airport to apartments & residence
• Orientation – 1st day walking tour of Rome
• Academic Program Director
• Emergency On-Site Facilitator
• Staff
• Gustolab Institute Classrooms & Offices in the center of Rome
  
• Welcome & farewell dinners
• Full duration of stay Rome public transportation card (1 month + 1 week)
  
• Accommodation in shared apartments (double rooms)
  
• Social & cultural activities
  
• Mobile Phones

RE-ENTRY SERVICES

• Re-entry Materials & Support
  
• Post-Program Evaluation
  
• Transcript
  
• Development Opportunities

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES:

Accommodation
Accommodation is included in the total fee. Students are housed in shared apartments, located in the center of Rome (Trastevere area) at a 20 minute walking distance from Gustolab Institute. The comfortable, fully furnished apartments feature multiple double occupancy rooms, bathroom and kitchen. Free Internet access is available in each room. (To arrive to the GL Institute classrooms students follow Viale Trastevere to Largo Argentina; a left onto Corso Vittorio Emanuele II to Chiesa Nuova where they find Via dei Banchi Nuovi where the offices and classrooms are located. Students also have the option of taking the green #8 tram from Viale Trastevere to Largo Argentina and then bus #64, 40 or 62 to Chiesa Nuova).