Education Abroad
Explore the World with DHN
Our department offers students the chance to expand their education through faculty-led trips abroad to Greece, Costa Rica, Italy and Portugal. Most DHN study tours last 2-3 weeks, allowing students to fully immerse themselves in different cultures while exploring food behaviors and health practices. Studying abroad offers the unique opportunity to gain a global perspective, enhance cross-cultural understanding, and develop valuable skills for personal and professional growth.
International Travel Opportunities
Italy
May 2025
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.
Costa Rica
May 2025
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.
Greece
May 2026
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.
Connect With Us
Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition
204 Funkhouser Building
Lexington, KY 40506
859-257-3800
dhn@uky.edu
