Study Abroad / Affiliated Programs / Summer Programs

Short-term study abroad program in partnership with UniLaSalle in Beauvais, France.

Food as Medicine (link)

Participate in an intensive, interdisciplinary program that combines culinary arts, health sciences and their application for health benefits. “Food as Medicine” is an experiential learning program at the heart of UniLaSalle’s research activities. It focuses on the impact of cuisine on the dietary needs of adults with chronic conditions. The English-taught, interdisciplinary program is supervised by research faculty in a unique, integrated approach of culinary workshops, lectures and field visits.

Program Details
▪ Study in Beauvais, France
▪ June 11 – July 9, 2025
▪ Earn 6 credits
▪ Program Cost: 2,400€ (approximately $2,625) *
▪ French language skills not necessary

*Program cost covers on-campus housing in double rooms, breakfast, one way transfer from CDG airport to UniLaSalle campus, all field visits, including transportation to and from the site.
*Program cost does not cover cost of airfare, passport, mandatory health & liability insurance, lunch & dinner (optional meal plan possible at approx. 10,00€/day), personal expenses including travel on long week-ends, and transfer to CDG airport at the end of the program.

Housing
Students will be housed in UniLaSalle’s international student residence hall, located on a safe, 10-acre pedestrian campus just north of downtown Beauvais, France.

Location
Beauvais, France is a lovely mid-size town in Northern France located an hour away by train from Paris. Beauvais’ international airport is home to low cost and charter airlines; Rome, Vienna or Dublin, to name a few, are just a short plane ride away.

Eligibility
Eligibility is based on a minimum GPA of 2.0 (2.5 preferred), junior status or above, a review of applicant’s behavior record at Saint Mary’s, and faculty recommendations.

Application Process
Application available in the Study Abroad Office, the Heights, or you may download the application here. Print single sided.

Application Deadline
February 3, 2025

Contact:
Vicki McDonald, M.A.
Coordinator of Study Abroad
(507) 457-6996
vmcdonal@smumn.edu