WFU/Scandinavia: Nutrition in Health & Disease (Summer)

THis program will be an immersive exploration of the Scandinavian food landscape, focusing on the intersection of traditional dietary patters, public health policy, and environmental sustainability.  Participants will gain a deep understanding of regional nutrition through government regulations – such as the “keyhole” health symbols in Sweden and varying sugar and alcohol taxes across the Swedish-Norwegian border influence consumer behavior and chronic disease risk.

Bergen, Norway / Oslo, Sweden / Helsinki, Finland

HES 351 – Nutrition in Health and Disease
Pre-Reqs: HES 350

Dr. Gary Miller
Professor, Health and Exercise Science
Phone: 336-758-1901
Email:

Shared hotels

Will be announced soon

Individuals will be selected based on their interest and desire to be in the program by the Faculty Director. 

• Admissions will be on a rolling admission. 
• Upper-classmen will be given priority if necessary. 
• All students are encouraged to apply. 
• All students must interview with Dr. Miller to complete the application.

*Please note that this program contains a high level of physical activity. Applicants should have a high level of fitness.

The total cost of summer study abroad can be broken down into four categories:

• Program Fee – Usually covers room, in-country travel, excursions, some meals and other costs associated with the program.
• Tuition – Students on WFU summer programs pay WFU summer school tuition per credit hour. 
• Airfare (estimated) – Varies per location. Students are responsible for their own airfare unless otherwise noted.
• Personal Expenses (estimated) – These will vary depending on the students’ spending habits, cost of living in the destination country, and the number of meals included in the program fee. This may also include visa fees, vaccinations, academic supplies/books and other miscellaneous daily expenses.

Estimated Program Fee – $TBD
Tuition (3hrs) – $2,850
Airfare (estimated) – $TBD
Personal Expenses (estimated) – $TBD
Estimated total cost – $TBD

*Final program fee is dependent on total number of students enrolled in the program

Scholarships are available through the Center for Global Programs and Studies. Scholarship deadline is February 1st. 

Passport Information
Students need to check their passport’s expiration date and ensure that it will be valid for at least 6 months after the program’s end date.

Students going on a summer program need to make sure their passport is valid through at least mid-February of the following year.

US passport holders who need to renew their passport should visit the U.S. Department of State’s passport website for information on this process.

Non-US passport holders who need to renew their passport should refer to their home country’s passport office.

Visa Information
If you are a US citizen, you most likely will not require a visa for your summer abroad program. If you do, details will be shared with you by GPS. Non-US passport holders should check with their host country’s embassy or consulate to find out if a visa is required for their program or not.

Dr. Gary Miller
Professor, Health and Exercise Science
Phone: 336 758 1901
Email:

Amanda Batten 
Study Abroad Advisor
Center for Global Programs and Studies
336-758-3194