Lifestyles of the Mediterranean

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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.)
Program Type: Faculty Led
Program Director: Labros Sidossis
Non-Rutgers Students: Yes
Majors: All

Student Reflections

“I feel like I have gained some valuable knowledge and skills over the past two weeks. I knew it was going to be fun but at the same time a great deal of work. I think that I learned more than I thought I was going to. I didn’t anticipate the course being this amount of work. I enjoyed this class immensely and I will probably talk about it for years to come.”
Rachel Goodman - Summer 2017

Take a step beyond New Jersey borders via the blog of some of the students who traveled with us to Greece over the past few semesters!

“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!"

Program Link: Visit Website

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Term: Winter 2024
Date: January 2-15, 2024
Credits: 3

Program Cost: $3,740 for NJ residents; $4,150 for Non-NJ residents
Cost includes tuition, hotel housing, most meals, excursions, emergency medical access abroad and administrative fees.
Cost excludes airfare.

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The course Lifestyles of the Mediterranean aims to introduce the traditional Mediterranean lifestyle patter to students of the modern era, through observing traditional practices and undertaking experiential activities. Students will have the opportunity not only to study but also to observe and experience the concept of the Mediterranean lifestyle in Greece, where this traditional lifestyle pattern has been implemented for thousands of years.

The course 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.

OPEN TO ALL MAJORS

Winter 2024 Itinerary

Short video (1 min 45 sec):

Full version (9 min 05 sec):

Faculty Director Profile
Dr. Sidossis is a Distinguished Professor in 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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Educational Programs

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Lifestyles of the Mediterranean - Winter