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UNH in ITALY The University of New Hampshire's only year-round study abroad program in Italy - offering semester & summer terms in Ascoli Piceno, Italy.

UNH-in-Italy's curriculum explores the many dimensions of the Italian food system, allowing students to simultaneously study and experience the country's food culture & history, agricultural practices, and food traditions. Students will also have the opportunity to explore concepts related to the sustainability of the food system. We offer a semester-long experience or a 5-week, intensive summer term. A beautiful medieval city in the province of the Marches, Ascoli Piceno is an unspoiled provincial capital, enjoying much of the cultural richness and vibrancy of larger cities, while preserving the charm and authenticity of a medieval city off the usual tourist itinerary. It is a piece of the real Italy that few foreigners ever see, and provides participants with an authentic Italian experience, while still keeping them well connected to national and European transportation networks.

Pasta has existed in Italy since Roman times and is tied tightly to Italy's national identity. It's only fitting that st...
10/02/2026

Pasta has existed in Italy since Roman times and is tied tightly to Italy's national identity. It's only fitting that students had the opportunity to witness the process of pasta production by visiting Pasta Bellezza, a sustainable wheat producer, and Pastificio Baldoni, an 80-year-old family-run pasta factory! ๐Ÿ๐ŸŒฑ

Students exploring San Benedetto del Toronto a beautiful coastal city in the Marche region. Famous for its massive fishi...
09/28/2026

Students exploring San Benedetto del Toronto a beautiful coastal city in the Marche region. Famous for its massive fishing port and seafood dishes that students got the chance to try! ๐ŸŽฃ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น

Wish that your Italian vocabulary was better? ๐Ÿ“šIntroducing Fluent Fridays where we will introduce short phrases and word...
08/21/2026

Wish that your Italian vocabulary was better? ๐Ÿ“š

Introducing Fluent Fridays where we will introduce short phrases and words that will help you build your Italian skills!

This week's phrase is: "Quanto costa?" Translating to "How much does it cost?"

Be on the look out for the next phrase to learn more.

Traveling to Italy and exploring the country is exciting in itself. UNH in Italy takes it one step further by offering h...
08/18/2026

Traveling to Italy and exploring the country is exciting in itself. UNH in Italy takes it one step further by offering hands-on experiences that explore agriculture and immerse students into the Italian food system. ๐ŸŒฑ

Last fall, students took a field trip to La Casa di Gaia in the Abruzzo region, known for producing some of the world's highest-quality saffron. Students had the unqiue opportunity to visit the farm and learn how to hand pick the flowers, procress them, and make "Risotta all Milanese" as well as other traditional dishes.๐Ÿฅ˜

Just one example of the amazing experiences that makes UNH in Italy so special! See our bio to apply today!

A large part of the UNH in Italy program is about trying new foods, immersing ourselves in the local culinary culture, a...
08/12/2026

A large part of the UNH in Italy program is about trying new foods, immersing ourselves in the local culinary culture, and learning about the rich history behind each dish. From sampling authentic Neapolitan pizza to indulging in gelatos, every bite deepens our understanding of Italian traditions.

Here are some local eats in Ascoli Piceno!
1: Cappuccino and chocolate croissant - Giuseppina
2: Nutella pizza - Pizzeria Bella Napoli
3: Olive all'ascolana and spaghetti al tonno - UNH in Italy Food and Culture course
4: Bruschetta - UNH in Italy Food and Culture course
5: Sausage and basil pizza - Pizzeria Bella Napoli
6: Aperitivo - Cafe Lorenz

Wish that your Italian vocabulary was better? ๐Ÿ“šIntroducing Fluent Fridays where we will introduce short phrases and word...
08/07/2026

Wish that your Italian vocabulary was better? ๐Ÿ“š

Introducing Fluent Fridays where we will introduce short phrases and words that will help you build your Italian skills!

This week's phrase is: "Che bello!" Translating to "How beautiful!" or "How awesome!"

Be on the look out for the next phrase to learn more.


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Want your camera roll to look like this? ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“ธ๐ŸŒŽ Study abroad with UNH in Italy and make memories you'll be looking back on ...
08/03/2026

Want your camera roll to look like this? ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“ธ

๐ŸŒŽ Study abroad with UNH in Italy and make memories you'll be looking back on long after the semester ends. Offered during Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters.

Check our bio for more info!

UNH Global Education Center
UNH College of Life Sciences and Agriculture

07/31/2026

Have you thought about studying abroad in Italy? ๐Ÿ›ต

Donโ€™t miss your chance to go! โœˆ๏ธApply to be apart of UNH in Italy today. (Link in bio)


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Two times each summer the city of Ascoli Piceno hosts La Quintana, a historical Italian festival that celebrates the cit...
07/29/2026

Two times each summer the city of Ascoli Piceno hosts La Quintana, a historical Italian festival that celebrates the city's heritage. On July 11th the festival honored Madonna della Pace (Our Lady of Peace).

Events include a historical parade where hundreds of participants dress in costumes from the medieval period. Another highlight of this celebration is the Joust at Campo dei Giochi. During this event, knights representing each of the neighborhoods within Ascoli compete in jousting competitions for the palio, a hand painted silk banner.

The second event day will be August 2nd in honor of Saint Emidio.

La Quintana is just one example of the amazing opportunities Ascoli Piceno offers to be immersed in the Italian culture!

Photo Credits: Quintana di Ascoli Piceno

Student Spotlight! Meet Isabelle Wilson, recent 2026 graduate from UNH with a degree in Nutrition - Dietetics and   alum...
07/03/2026

Student Spotlight! Meet Isabelle Wilson, recent 2026 graduate from UNH with a degree in Nutrition - Dietetics and alumni. ๐ŸŽ“

Isabelle decided to study abroad to explore the culture in Italy and how food was fundamentally ingrained into daily life. She also reports: "Studying abroad not only helped me become more confident in my own abilities, but it helped me to gain independence and allowed me to grow in ways I didnโ€™t even know I needed to grow in before I had my study abroad experience." ๐Ÿ›ตโ˜•๐Ÿ

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