Dietetics
As a Dietetics Major, you can:
- Explore a variety of courses that can count towards general education requirements, related courses, and electives.
- Participate in an internship, field study, or research experience abroad to gain real-world experience.
The earliest term that you are able to participate in an experience abroad is the summer directly after your first year. Students should meet with their academic advisor and discuss which semester might be best for them to go abroad. Flexibility regarding what courses Dietetics students may be able to take abroad and in what term they can go may vary depending on course availability and sequencing within the major. Generally, students can take General Education requirements, electives, and courses that may count towards major track requirements in Mathematics, Science, and Social Science. Students should plan to take their Professional courses within the major at UConn.
When planning an experience abroad, be sure to keep in mind your electives, any extra credits you may be able to use to your advantage, as well as current and upcoming terms in your course of study. For students who have a strict course sequence to follow each semester, a summer or winter program might be a good option.
Graduate Health Program Requirements: Certain courses (e.g. lab courses) taken abroad may not be accepted by graduate programs as meeting admissions requirements, so it is important to discuss those requirements with your academic advisor. Dietetics students should keep in mind that courses with laboratory components are typically not available abroad, and will likely have to be taken in residence at UConn.
These programs are recommended based on your academic interests but students can explore additional approved program options via the Program Search.
Faculty-Led
Summer Mediterranean Diet and Tuscan Cuisine in Florence
Florence, Italy
On this program, students take one Allied Health Sciences course taught by a UConn faculty member (AH 2330: Italy’s Mediterranean Food and Our Health), and one History course. The Allied Health Sciences course can count as a Content Area 4: Diversity and Multiculturalism – International requirement. Food related tours and workshops are scheduled throughout the program to provide students with a hands-on experience.
Summer Food and Revolution: The Cuban Experience
Havana, Cuba
On this program, students will travel to Cuba with UConn faculty from the departments of Animal Science and Plant Science to learn about the history, and future of food production and food security in Cuba.
Exchange
Dublin, Ireland
This program has offered approved Nutritional Sciences courses in the past.
National University of Singapore
Republic of Singapore
This program offers approved courses in Molecular Cell Biology and Nutritional Science Foreign Study. Many courses within the natural sciences are offered on this program.
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
This program offers approved courses in Molecular Cell Biology, Psychology, and Sociology. Many courses within the natural sciences are offered on this program.
Signature
Umbra Institute in Perugia – Food & Sustainability Studies Program
Perugia, Italy
The Food & Sustainability Studies Program is an interdisciplinary program with three tracks: Food Studies, Environmental Studies & Sustainability, and a Dual Track. Students take an Italian class and then choose three food or sustainability related courses. All courses include co-curricular field trips.
Finances are an integral part of the program selection and planning process. Students should research scholarships early to meet application deadlines and request essay feedback from advisors and the Writing Center.
Featured Scholarships:
McMahon Family Endowment for Global Education
Elizabeth C. Hanson Scholarship
CAHNR Student support for Education Abroad experience
College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources Scholarships
To learn more and discover other financial opportunities to fund your Experiential Global Learning opportunity, visit our scholarships page.
Students are encouraged to gather information through advising and participating in Experiential Global Learning events:
Experiential Global Learning Calendar
Learn about upcoming information sessions and events.
Experiential Global Learning Advisor
Schedule an appointment.
Dietetics Department
Schedule an appointment with your advisor.
Financial Aid for Experiential Global Learning
Learn how to use your financial aid.
Academic
As a Dietetics Major, you can:
- Explore a variety of courses that can count towards general education requirements, related courses, and electives.
- Participate in an internship, field study, or research experience abroad to gain real-world experience.
The earliest term that you are able to participate in an experience abroad is the summer directly after your first year. Students should meet with their academic advisor and discuss which semester might be best for them to go abroad. Flexibility regarding what courses Dietetics students may be able to take abroad and in what term they can go may vary depending on course availability and sequencing within the major. Generally, students can take General Education requirements, electives, and courses that may count towards major track requirements in Mathematics, Science, and Social Science. Students should plan to take their Professional courses within the major at UConn.
When planning an experience abroad, be sure to keep in mind your electives, any extra credits you may be able to use to your advantage, as well as current and upcoming terms in your course of study. For students who have a strict course sequence to follow each semester, a summer or winter program might be a good option.
Graduate Health Program Requirements: Certain courses (e.g. lab courses) taken abroad may not be accepted by graduate programs as meeting admissions requirements, so it is important to discuss those requirements with your academic advisor. Dietetics students should keep in mind that courses with laboratory components are typically not available abroad, and will likely have to be taken in residence at UConn.
Programs
These programs are recommended based on your academic interests but students can explore additional approved program options via the Program Search.
Faculty-Led
Summer Mediterranean Diet and Tuscan Cuisine in Florence
Florence, Italy
On this program, students take one Allied Health Sciences course taught by a UConn faculty member (AH 2330: Italy’s Mediterranean Food and Our Health), and one History course. The Allied Health Sciences course can count as a Content Area 4: Diversity and Multiculturalism – International requirement. Food related tours and workshops are scheduled throughout the program to provide students with a hands-on experience.
Summer Food and Revolution: The Cuban Experience
Havana, Cuba
On this program, students will travel to Cuba with UConn faculty from the departments of Animal Science and Plant Science to learn about the history, and future of food production and food security in Cuba.
Exchange
Dublin, Ireland
This program has offered approved Nutritional Sciences courses in the past.
National University of Singapore
Republic of Singapore
This program offers approved courses in Molecular Cell Biology and Nutritional Science Foreign Study. Many courses within the natural sciences are offered on this program.
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
This program offers approved courses in Molecular Cell Biology, Psychology, and Sociology. Many courses within the natural sciences are offered on this program.
Signature
Umbra Institute in Perugia – Food & Sustainability Studies Program
Perugia, Italy
The Food & Sustainability Studies Program is an interdisciplinary program with three tracks: Food Studies, Environmental Studies & Sustainability, and a Dual Track. Students take an Italian class and then choose three food or sustainability related courses. All courses include co-curricular field trips.
Finances
Finances are an integral part of the program selection and planning process. Students should research scholarships early to meet application deadlines and request essay feedback from advisors and the Writing Center.
Featured Scholarships:
McMahon Family Endowment for Global Education
Elizabeth C. Hanson Scholarship
CAHNR Student support for Education Abroad experience
College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources Scholarships
To learn more and discover other financial opportunities to fund your Experiential Global Learning opportunity, visit our scholarships page.
Resources & Contacts
Students are encouraged to gather information through advising and participating in Experiential Global Learning events:
Experiential Global Learning Calendar
Learn about upcoming information sessions and events.
Experiential Global Learning Advisor
Schedule an appointment.
Dietetics Department
Schedule an appointment with your advisor.
Financial Aid for Experiential Global Learning
Learn how to use your financial aid.
