Education Abroad

Education Abroad

Education Abroad

Students have opportunities for education abroad with our department-led trips to Greece, Italy, and Portugal. Study tours last for different lengths of stay, and students are able to immerse themselves in another culture as they learn about global nutrition.

Explore the World With DHN

Students have opportunities for education both domestically and abroad with our department-led trips to Greece, Australia, Italy and Hawaii. Study tours last for different lengths of stay, and students are able to immerse themselves in another culture as they learn about global nutrition.

International Travel Opportunities

 

Greek island homes with blue roofs

Greece

Join DHN for a summer of study and adventure throughout ancient and modern Greece. Learn about traditional Mediterranean foods and their impact on human health as you explore everything this beautiful country has to offer.

May 2024

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Italy

Italy

Learn about the relationship between food, mindfulness, and balance that is found naturally around The Italian Table. With an emphasis on quality time, local foods, and sustainable methods, we will explore the various regions, cuisines, and habits of Italy all while enjoying delicious foods and gorgeous settings.

May 2025

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Costa Rica

Costa Rica

Students will acquire unique insights regarding the Nicoyan lifestyle through various hands-on activities, tours, observation and dialogue with local residents, health care professionals and researchers who promote the peninsula's healthy/happy lifestyle. Students will enhance their multicultural competency through site visits of historical, cultural, and contemporary significance.

May 2025

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Connect With Us

Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition

204 Funkhouser Building
Lexington, KY 40506
859-257-3800

DHN@UKY.EDU

Dr. Tammy Stephenson

DHN Department Chair

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Contact Information

Dr. Tammy J. Stephenson, PhD, FAND
Department Chair & Professor

202 Funkhouser Building Lexington, KY 40506-0054

+1 (859) 257-3800

tammy.stephenson@uky.edu