We offer many different opportunities for experiential learning, including UTM Abroad, Summer Abroad in Siena, the Italian Play, field trips, and more!
On this page:
- UTM Abroad - Cucina Italiana
- Field Trips
- Internships
- Course-Specific Opportunities
- Research Opportunity Project (ROP) Courses
- Student Group Involvement
- Current Volunteer Opportunities
UTM Abroad - Cucina Italiana
ITA235 travelled to Italy in Fall 2023! On this all-inclusive, interactive trip through Rome, Bologna, and Florence, students cooked, ate, and learned about the history and cultural traditions of Italian food. 8 amazing days were spent traveling through Italy savoring its world-renowned dishes, alongside classmates and Professor Teresa Lobalsamo.
- Experience, first-hand, the rich history of Italian food.
- Engage in an active learning environment that will be educational, practical, and unforgettable.
- Add international experience to your resume.
Applications are closed.
Want to learn more about UTM Abroad?
- Email utmabroad@utoronto.ca
- Call 905-569-4716
Field Trips
Students apply in-class learning to real-world settings when they embark on several local and/or international field trips - e.g. secret food tours, tours of film studios and fashion houses - offered in various Italian Studies courses, such as ITA233H5 Italian Culture through Fashion, ITA235H5 Italian Culture through Food, and ITA242H5 Italian Award-Winners, Box-Office Hits.
Internships
Internship opportunity: ITA388H5 Education Internship in Italian Studies.
Past placements have included:
- Italian Chambers of Commerce of Ontario
- Italian Contemporary Film Festival
- Villa Forum Long Term Residence
- Aurora Importing and Distributing
- Peel District School Board
- Toronto District School Board
- Print and Online Media
Course-Specific Opportunities
Collaborative Research Project
Theatre Productions
Research Opportunity Project (ROP) Courses
Enrolment in ROPs are limited and require faculty/departmental approval. For more information on available ROPs in Italian or other disciplines, please visit the Experiential Education Unit website.
Applications for Summer 2024/ Fall 2024/ Winter 2025 closed on the ROPAPP at 11:59pm on Mar. 4, 2024.
- Prof. Teresa Lobalsamo: "Digital and Virtual Experiential Learning (EL)"
For a detailed description of this research project, please browse the file below:
Check the ROP timeline for deadlines and more information.
Past Projects:
- ITA499H5 F (Fall 2023): Mapping Italian-Canadian FOODWAYS (Supervisor: Prof. Teresa Lobalsamo)
- ITA399Y5: Italian Sociolinguistics in Toronto (Supervisor: Prof. Simone Casini)
Bursaries may be available for students enrolled in an ROP.
Student Group Involvement
The University of Toronto Mississauga Italian Student Association (UTM ISA) organizes several events throughout the year during which students come together with peers to, for example, practice Italian in informal settings, watch films, interact with other student groups—at UTM and on other campuses.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Please contact faculty directly for more information.
Past opportunities include: Italian-Canadian Foodways Volunteer Partnership Coordinator/Research Assistant.