“The food industry is becoming increasingly global, and study abroad helps students prepare to take a leadership role in the international food arena.”
Zata Vickers, Food Science Faculty
Food and society, global business concerns, international scientific teams, foreign countries’ regulations, international trade treaties, global health issues—food science requires knowledge that crosses borders. An international experience will offer the opportunity to learn new perspectives and to network with professionals in the field. You can also do an internship.
Nonaffiliated Programs
CFANS strongly encourages you to participate in UofM-sponsored or affiliated programs, which have been vetted and approved by the Learning Abroad Center or another unit on campus. The UofM has close working relationships with hundreds of affiliated programs that are high quality in terms of academic standards, housing, cultural immersion, health and safety and administrative support services. CFANS will not support or approve student participation in nonaffiliated programs.
Programs
Asia & Oceania
Thailand
MSID—Sustainability in Thailand
- Take the course "Sustainable Food Systems & Tropical Agriculture" which focuses on sustainable agriculture, both subsistence and cash crops, and agricultural commodity production.
- Complete a 6-week internship or research project in your area of interest; a sample internship includes working with a local chocolate company that creates chocolates that utilize local flavors and ingredients.
- Courses taught in English
Agroecology & Entrepreneurship: Coffee, Chocolate, & Cannabis
- Learn about specialty coffee, artisanal chocolate, and medicinal cannabis in Chiang Mai.
- Complete an internship or research component while on this summer program.
Additional Options to Consider
- 3-week, 3-credit programs at the 3000-level led by University of Minnesota faculty and staff over winter break or May session.
- Explore an exciting location and topic, Fulfill Liberal Education requirements, or earn major/minor credit.
- Check out additional LAC Instructor-led Seminars that might run over winter break, spring break, May, and summer sessions. They vary in length, dates, and content so students can find one that best fits their academic and professional goals.
- Begin your language study or work toward completing requirements for a language minor.
- Complete a semester of language on a short-term program or explore options to complete two or more semesters of language on semester-long program.