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Lena Rimmer '26 in Bologna, Italy.

A Custom Taste of Italy

"Dickinson makes it easy to study abroad, even with two majors." Lena Rimmer '26 is weaving all of her interests into her study-abroad year in Italy.

Students in the 2024 Intro to Food Studies class visit Hill Farm, an urban farm launched by the nonprofit Wildheart to provide fresh food and nutrition education to residents in the Allison Hill neighborhood of Harrisburg, Pa.

Meaty Topics: Getting a Taste for Food Studies

Students spoke with experts, visited food sites and created posts and videos about the science, culture, psychology, ethics, sustainability and history of food. Now they're sharing what they learned.

Dinela Dedic '27

Finding and Creating Community

Meet Dinela Dedic ’27, an environmental studies major also studying art and food studies, who’s dedicated to giving back to the campus and Carlisle communities.

Alex Arnold '27

Exceeding Expectations

Find out why Alex Arnold ’27 values the close connections with faculty and the strong sense of community at Dickinson.

Michelle Cao '25

Student Snapshot: Michelle Cao ’25

”I get to see and experience the connections between sustainability, social justice and big data and envision how I can make my mark," says Michelle Cao '25 of her Dickinson experience.

Mary Ritter

Student Snapshot: Mary Ritter ’23

Meet Mary Ritter ’23, who’s volunteered in Bologna, Italy, tackled internships in two states and researched imperial board games and toys in fascist Italy.

Student-researchers pose with their reports of original research on food access in Cumberland County, Pa. The students presented their work in early December. Photo by Dan Loh.

Students Research, Report on Food Access in Cumberland County, Pa.

Students analyzed data, interviewed nonprofit leaders and surveyed guests at seven food banks, deliver public report.

Maeve Thistel

Student Snapshot: Maeve Thistel '24

Maeve Thistel ’24, an avid runner and anthropology major, has researched food insecurity and dietary diversity and plans a career in nutrition and integrative health.

Students visiting Italy through a Dickinson summer program visited markets, restaurants, farms and gardens, production sites and more to learn about Italian food and culture.

Tasting ‘the Boot’

Students visiting Italy learn about global cultures and food systems while volunteering and studying abroad.

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