For the Love of Food and Italy

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Department:
Food Science and Human Nutrition
Type of Travel:
Faculty-led Program
Semester:
  • Spring
Year:
2026
Program Director(s)

Erica Beirman

Karla Boetel

Application Deadline:

This program is organized by the College of Health and Human Sciences International Programs Office. All questions should be directed to chsintl@iastate.edu.

3 credits of FSHN 4960A or 5960A during the spring 2026 semester

Connect with Italian food at home and abroad with this Spring 2026 study abroad program that features two weeks of travel in May. You will explore traditional foodie neighborhoods, Testaccio, in Rome, agroturismos in Florence all while checking out the touring known sites and embracing the Italian way of life. You will have the opportunity to visit some of the most famous destinations in Italy, known for their unique cuisine and food products along with their historical sites.

The program is typically offered every other year. It was last offered in spring 2024. 

Emergency Contacts

Jodi Cornell mobile +1 515-520-0037

ISU Global Emergency: +1 515-294-7700

On Call International Travel Insurance

Plan information portal
Portal group ID: 100118CPPD21
Plan documents, contact and claim forms, pre-trip preparation resources

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Phone: +1 603-952-2056 (collect worldwide)
+1 888-226-9576 (toll free US or Canada)
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