FYE in Italy: Let’s Eat in Italy and Write About it Too (Spring Break)

Visit Italy and experience the culture through its world-renowned cuisine. We’ll explore—and write about—the food of Tuscany and Umbria, “the green heart of Italy,” from farm to table. We’ll take cooking classes from a world-renowned chef, meet the most famous butcher in the world, dine on legendary dishes with histories reaching back millennia, even help make pecorino—sheep’s cheese—on a cheesemaker’s farm, enjoying all the while the best food in the world. Continue reading FYE in Italy: Let’s Eat in Italy and Write About it Too (Spring Break)

FYE: Fire & Ice: Exploring Iceland (Spring Break)

Fire & Ice: Exploring Iceland will provide a more in-depth, hands-on look at the dynamic processes forming the island of Iceland and the native culture. We will explore active volcanoes, glaciers and other geomorphic features, taste local food and more. Key geologic activities include visits to active volcanoes and glaciers in two of Iceland’s National Parks and hikes to two waterfalls and a black pebble (volcanic) beach. A visit to a geothermal plant and a native fishing village will provide insight into how the Icelanders have learned to live in such a dynamic environment. Continue reading FYE: Fire & Ice: Exploring Iceland (Spring Break)

FYE: International Health in Scandinavia – Destination Copenhagen (Spring Break)

This Spring Break find out why Copenhagen consistently tops surveys of the world’s best places to live, and hits the sweet spot between a relaxed, village-like atmosphere and a vibrant big city vibe. Freshman and Sophomores are able to take FYE: 109 – International Health in Scandinavia and travel during Spring Break 2022 to this majestic city. There you will be able to get hands on experiences with guest lectures, site visits and cultural activities. Don’t miss out on this unique experience to earn CofC credit. Continue reading FYE: International Health in Scandinavia – Destination Copenhagen (Spring Break)

FYE: The Scottish Play: Macbeth, Edinburgh and the Highlands (Spring Break)

Experience the city of Edinburgh and tour Macbeth country and the Highlands. We will explore and compare Shakespeare’s imagined Scotland and the historical Scotland of the 11th century ruler known as the Red King. We could not pick a better place to explore the dramaturgy of Macbeth and its historical facts, fictions, and superstitions. Continue reading FYE: The Scottish Play: Macbeth, Edinburgh and the Highlands (Spring Break)