 |
If you have special eating habits, are committed to a particular way of eating (vegetarian, vegan, kosher, macrobiotic, etc.), or have health issues or food allergies that result in a special diet, you will need to research your study abroad destination carefully before assuming that the food you need will be available. Also keep in mind that in many areas of the world certain special diets, such as vegetarian, are not common and in some cases, not eating food that has been prepared for you, even if for dietary reasons, is considered rude.
If, for cultural, religious or personal reasons you do not eat certain types of food you should contact your study abroad program administrator to see whether or not your dietary needs can be accommodated. Rather than packing granola, peanut butter, and tuna instead of clothes so you can eat “properly” while abroad—or spending your precious time complaining about the food—learn what is and isn’t available that so you can experience the food of the culture you're living in while at the same time having your dietary needs met. Being flexible, whenever possible, about what you eat will make your study abroad experience easier and more enriching.
CIEE Knowledge Series – Food, the Edible Part of Culture
Study Abroad with Food Allergies or Other Dietary Issues
Select Wisely - links to helpful web sites for people with food restrictions who are traveling or planning to travel
Planes, Trains and Automobiles: Tips for Gluten-free Travel
Celiactravel.com
Crohns & Me – Traveling
Living with Crohns Disease – Travel
American Diabetes Association – When You Travel
Traveling with Diabetes
International Vegetarian Union
Vegetarians Abroad.com
Veg Traveling and Study Abroad Guide
Vegetarian Guides
Kosher Travel
|
|
For ALL Students
Ability & Study
Abroad
Gender & Study
Abroad
Non-traditional
Students & Study
Abroad
Race/Ethnicity &
Study Abroad
Religion & Study
Abroad
Sexual
Orientation
& Identity & Study
Abroad
Special Diets & Study Abroad
Related Links:
Article:
Top 5: Ways To Be A Respectful Vegetarian Abroad
|
|
