Food, Folklore, and Health

  Spain

• All Other Areas: 
Burgos

Term: Summer 
Dates: June 30- July 28

Description: Students in this program will study food components and the processes by which agricultural commodities are converted into edible foods and beverages. They will learn about the sensory, chemical, microbiological, and safety properties of foods. Through tastings and field trips to local food and beverage producers, students will experience Spanish food, beer, and wine industry practices, food habits, and culture. Burgos is a midsize town with a rich history and ideal weather, 150 miles north of Madrid, with convenient bus and train routes to the North, Atlantic Coast (Santander, Bilbao, San Sebastian) and to Barcelona or Paris. The course includes two overnight trips to Madrid and Logroño (Rioja wine country).

Highlights:
* Madrid - overnight trip
* Logrono (Rioja wine region) - overnight trip
* Local tastings

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Students who enroll before the Accommodations and Activities Fee is posted will be notified via email as soon as the fee is available. If they choose to withdraw within 10 days of this notification, their deposit will be refunded.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American Participants.

Participants Travel to Spain Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 16-25

Scholarships are Available. Summer Abroad is pleased to announce that the Education Abroad Center will award USD15,000 in travel awards to participants in Summer Abroad 2010 programs. All students enrolled in a Summer Abroad program (Davis and Non-Davis) will have the opportunity to apply for an award ranging from USD500 - USD1,000. Application deadline: March 1, 2010. Contact us using the link at the top of the page for details.

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

UC Davis Summer Abroad's Mission Statement: UC Davis Summer Abroad programs offer students short but intense academic courses that are complemented with a wealth of cultural activities. The courses are structured in such a way that students gain knowledge not only in the classroom, but also from experiential learning that takes advantage of the program site. All of our programs are built around UC Davis courses and are led by UC Davis faculty. Many provide opportunities for students to visit non-English speaking countries while doing their coursework in English. Our class sizes are limited, generally enrolling from 18-30 students, thus allowing us to create intimate learning communities overseas. Programs are open to all students outside the UC system, alumni and professionals.