A comprehensive experiential learning program designed to provide an overview of the culture, nature and cuisine of Crete. This program is designed for teachers, students and professional researchers of nutrition, cuisine, sustainable living, tourism, and agricultural practices. Explore Crete's cultural and natural treasures with resident specialists. Discover Crete’s fascinating heritage while supporting important heritage preservation initiatives. Presentations are exclusive to our small group of 20 attendees.

This course will be held in several regions of Crete and in Athens on the last day of the program. Learning opportunities will be provided by MU Nutrition and Exercise Physiology faculty, Candance Gabel, MS, RD, LD, and Chef-Author Nikki Rose, Founder of Crete’s Culinary Sanctuaries, and Mediterranean Diet researcher at the University of Athens, Antonia Trichopoulou, PhD.