Food, Sustainability, & Environmental Studies

Analyze issues surrounding food, sustainability, and the environment
in an Italian and global context from a range of perspectives.

 

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Explore the Relationship between Food and the Environment

Located in the Green heart of Italy, Perugia hosts farmers, conservationists, environmental researchers, and activists with a blend of local and cultural interests. Choose our certificate program for opportunities to meet with food producers, explore water resources, experience the local food system, and understand European sustainability efforts.
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As a part of Women's History Month, let's talk about a great Italian feminist! Luisa Spagnoli is an Italian trailblazer who make a great impact on women’s rights as well as created both a fashion brand and the Perugina Chocolate company that makes Perugia’s famous Baci candies! To learn more about the influential Luisa Spagnoli, check out our blog in the link in bio! #studyabroad #studyabroadinperugia #perugia #studyabroadinitaly #studyinflorence #florence #isiflorence #umbrainstitute #traveltoitaly #triptoitaly #travellover #traveladdict #exploringitaly

As a part of Women's History Month, let's talk about a great Italian feminist!

Luisa Spagnoli is an Italian trailblazer who make a great impact on women’s rights as well as created both a fashion brand and the Perugina Chocolate company that makes Perugia’s famous Baci candies!

To learn more about the influential Luisa Spagnoli, check out our blog in the link in bio!

#studyabroad #studyabroadinperugia #perugia #studyabroadinitaly #studyinflorence #florence #isiflorence #umbrainstitute #traveltoitaly #triptoitaly #travellover #traveladdict #exploringitaly ...

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Join one Umbra student along for a cello lesson🎻 You never have to take a break from your favorite activities while you’re abroad… Perugia has it all! ✨🤩

Join one Umbra student along for a cello lesson🎻 You never have to take a break from your favorite activities while you’re abroad… Perugia has it all! ✨🤩 ...

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Repost from @isiflorence We don’t just post about food in our Social Media, Social Food course, we actually learn to make it as well! This is one of students’ favorite hands-on (and yummy) experiences at ISI Florence. . #socialmedia #socialfood #handson #coockingclass #pastamaking #pannacotta #eatitaly #pasta #italianfood #studyabroadflorence #isiflorenceeats #cheffactoryflorence

Repost from @isiflorence

We don’t just post about food in our Social Media, Social Food course, we actually learn to make it as well! This is one of students’ favorite hands-on (and yummy) experiences at ISI Florence.
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#socialmedia #socialfood #handson #coockingclass #pastamaking #pannacotta #eatitaly #pasta #italianfood #studyabroadflorence #isiflorenceeats #cheffactoryflorence ...

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