Lifestyles of the Mediterranean - Summer

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OPEN TO ALL MAJORS

Tentative Program Syllabus 

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The course Lifestyles of the Mediterranean combines theoretical lectures, field trips, excursions and interactive educational activities to cover the fundamental principles and components of the Mediterranean lifestyle, i.e., the adoption of the Mediterranean diet, the promotion of a physically active lifestyle, and other lifestyle habits that have been found beneficial for health.

Term: Summer 2020
Credits:  3
Date: May 15 - 27, 2020 (Note: Program begins May 15, 2020 at 7pm in Athens. Please arrange to arrive accordingly) 
Program Cost: $3,569 (Undergraduate/NJ Resident)


Application Deadline: March 1st, 2020

 

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Faculty Director Profile
Dr. Sidossis is a distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Kinesiology and Health. He is a native of Greece and has spent the past 30 years researching the role of lifestyle factors i.e. diet and physical activity in the prevention and treatment of various diseases including obesity, insulin resistance and dyslipidemias.

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Quick Facts

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Language of Instruction: English
Suggested G.P.A.: 2.5
Class Standing: Undergraduate / Graduate
Number of Credits: 3 (Fulfills 3-credit upper level elective for Exercise Science and Sport Management majors. Other majors should check with their Department for any credit equivalency.)
Non-Rutgers Students: Yes
Majors: All
Program Type: Faculty Led
Program Director: Labros Sidossis


Student Reflections 

“I didn’t expect to do as much as we did. We really made the most of everyday and really had an educational and pleasant time. I thank God that I decided to come and would like to thank everyone for the great time we had.”
Aleni Lukowiak - Summer 2016

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“We are very happy and honored to be working with  Harvard University's Center for Hellenic Studies in Greece  which will host some of the course activities in Nafplio for another year!"