Experiential Learning
A key part of our mission at the Food Studies & Gastronomy Program is to provide students with immersive, hands-on learning as part of their study abroad experience.
We firmly believe that a study abroad experience strictly restricted to the four walls of a classroom makes no sense. That’s why our approach is rooted in experiential learning, an engaged learning process whereby students “learn by doing” and by reflecting on the experience.
We capitalize on Barcelona’s local traditions and privileged landscapes to enrich our experiential learning methodology – our students learn in action, first-handedly taking in the city’s vibrant history and culture to stimulate their personal and academic growth while abroad.
All of our courses include field studies and opportunities for hands-on learning, and we make sure to reference the world outside the classroom in every single class.
Here are just some of the field studies and experiential activities our courses include:
- Cooking workshop at La Boqueria - Barcelona’s oldest and most famous market
- Extra virgin olive oil tasting
- Visits and tastings at local wineries
- Guided tours of Barcelona’s municipal markets
- Visits to the UB Campus Torribera’s food science research labs and demos at its professional kitchens
- Guided visits to local food businesses
