AIFS: Study Abroad in Brixen, Italian Alps, Italy – January Term
- Location(s): Field Programs in Italy, Italy
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad, Gap Year
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Spend January studying abroad in the Italian Alps! Earn three credits over three weeks in Brixen, Italy, in the heart of the Dolomites mountain range in the northern Italian Alps.Students explore the links between Italian cuisine and geography, hi... read more
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Students explore the links between Italian cuisine and geography, history and cultural influence in the course: Italian Food and Culture. Topics of discussion highlight regional gastronomic traditions and their origins and delve into issues of regional differences, representation in media and cinema, food symbolism in Italian culture, food ethics, fast and slow food traditions and sustainable agriculture.
You'll stay in double room accommodations in a residence in the historical center of Brixen. Program fees include a 3-day pass to explore local ski areas. A meal plan is included and students have access to the local swimming pool.
Cultural and social activities include:
- 2-nights in Munich, Germany including a visit to the Neuschwanstein Castle (the inspiration for Disney's Sleeping Beauty Castle)
- Visit to a winery and wine cellar
- Visit to a milk factory
- Trip to Bozen and the Iceman Ötzi museum
- Walking tours
- Visit to a brewery
Brixen is a picturesque town in the Isarco Valley surrounded by orchards, vineyards and the spectacular peaks of the Italian Alps. The region boasts culinary excellence, great skiing and unique culture. January term in Brixen is perfect for fans of Italian food and culture - especially winter sports enthusiasts.
Over 50% of students receive financial assistance from AIFS in the form of grants or scholarships.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadGap Year
Program Length(s):
- January Term
- Short Term
Instruction Language(s):
- English
Language Requirement(s):
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Agriculture Business, Agricultural Management
- Food Science, Food Technology
- Area Studies
- Regional Studies
- Italian Studies
- Culinary Arts
- Foods and Nutrition
- Liberal Arts, General Studies
- Cultural Studies
- Anthropology
- History
Minimum GPA:
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AIFS Scholarships
Each year, AIFS awards more than $800,000 in scholarships, grants and financial support to deserving students & institutions. Funds are available for both summer and semester programs. Additional scholarships and grants are available to students at many schools across the country.
More than $800,00 in scholarships and grants are awarded each year
AIFS is a leading provider of study abroad programs, with a wide range of unique opportunities in Asia, Australia, Europe, South Africa and the Americas. Most AIFS campuses offer courses in English or in foreign languages from beginner to advanced levels, so you can have the study abroad experience that best suits you. The program fee is all-inclusive, making it simple for you to live, study abroad, and experience all that the world has to offer. Each year, more than $800,000 in scholarships and grants is awarded to deserving students & institutions. Funds are available for both summer and semester programs.
Scholarships to Study Abroad with AIFS
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