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WFU/Scandinavia: Nutrition in Health & Disease (Summer) (Outgoing Program) Featured: Print  Save 
  • Locations: Oslo, Norway; Stockholm, Sweden
  • Program Terms: Summer
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2027 02/25/2027 ** Rolling Admission 06/02/2027 06/29/2027

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term GPA Requirement: 2.50 Click here for a definition of this term Open to non-WFU Students: Yes
Click here for a definition of this term Academic Areas Offered: Health and Exercise Science Program Term: Summer
Program Sponsor: WFU
Program Description:

Discover Scandinavia: Nutrition in Health & Disease (Norway, Sweden, & Finland)

Course: HES 351
Summer Session I, 2027
 
                
Overview 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.  
Location Bergen, Norway / Oslo, Sweden / Helsinki, Finland

 
Course HES 351 - Nutrition in Health and Disease
Pre-Reqs: HES 350
 
Faculty Dr. Gary Miller
Professor, Health and Exercise Science
Phone: 336-758-1901
Email: millergd@wfu.edu
 
Accommodation Shared hotels
 
Excursions Will be announced soon
Selection 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. 
Costs 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 Scholarships are available through the Center for Global Programs and Studies. Scholarship deadline is February 1st. 
Visa & Passport 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.
Contact Dr. Gary Miller
Professor, Health and Exercise Science
Phone: 336 758 1901
Email: millergd@wfu.edu

Amanda Batten 
Study Abroad Advisor
Center for Global Programs and Studies
336-758-3194
battena@wfu.edu
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