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.
“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
Nonaffiliated Programs
CFANS strongly encourages students 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
Africa and the Middle East
Senegal
MSID—International Development in Senegal
- Program focuses on international development in the context of Senegal through coursework in the first half of the semester and an internship project in the latter half.
- Work along-side host nationals on development projects
- Internships are individualized
Americas
Ecuador
MSID—International Development in Ecuador
- Program focuses on international development in the context of Ecuador through coursework in the first half of the semester and an internship project in the latter half.
- Work along-side host nationals on development projects
- Internships are individualized
Asia and Oceania
New Zealand
Massey University (available through IFSA New Zealand)
- Massey University’s Food Technology Research Center and Post-Harvest and Refrigeration Research Center are internationally recognized
- Massey University offers a Bachelor of Technology (Food Technology) with a curriculum similar to that at the University of Minnesota
Europe
United Kingdom
- 6-credit internships available during summer session, fall, or spring semester
- Placements available in hospitals, food and beverage industries, social services, education, business, and the public sector
- In addition to the internship, area studies courses are also available
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.
- Combine on-campus instruction during the spring semester with a study abroad component during spring break, on a 3 credits, 1xxx level Seminar.
- Freshman Seminars Abroad are designed specifically for first-year students as an introduction to study abroad, an opportunity to explore an exciting location and topic, and likely fulfill a liberal education requirement.
- 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.