Food, Folklore, and Health

  Spain

• All Other Areas: 
Burgos

Term: Summer 
Dates: June 29 - July 25

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 and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Spain Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 16-25

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