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 - ITA235
- Field Trips
- Internships
- Course-Specific Opportunities
- Research Opportunity Project (ROP) Courses
- Student Group Involvement
- Current Volunteer Opportunities
Travel to Italy this summer with ITA235 and UTM Abroad
On this all-inclusive, interactive trip through Sorrento, you will cook, eat, and learn about the history and cultural traditions of Italian food. Spend the time traveling within Sorrento, Italy, savoring its world-renowned dishes, alongside your 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.
- Establish connections with fellow students and your professor
- Add international experience to your resume
Please note: You must enroll in ITA235 to participate in this experience.
Applications close Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 11:59 pm! Funding is available.
Want to learn more about UTM Abroad?
To learn more, explore information on the trip and the course.
Questions?
- Follow the instructions to book a Global Learning Advising appointment through CLNx
- Email utmabroad@utoronto.ca
See what your peers say (past participants)!
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.
Summer 2026:
- ITA499H5Y: E-Textbook Development and Pilot Study (Supervisor: Prof. Teresa Lobalsamo)
Applications for Summer 2026 closed on the ROPAPP on Monday, March 2, 2026. Please check again in February 2027 for any 2027–2028 opportunities.
Check the ROP timeline for deadlines and more information.
Past Projects:
- ITA499H5: Mapping Italian-Canadian FOODWAYS (Supervisor: Prof. Teresa Lobalsamo)
- ITA399Y5: Italian Sociolinguistics in Toronto (Supervisor: Prof. Simone Casini)
- ITA499H5: Digital and Virtual Experiential Learning (EL) (Supervisor: Prof. Teresa Lobalsamo)
Bursaries may be available for students enrolled in an ROP.
Student Group Involvement
Club Italia is a community dedicated to celebrating and exploring Italian culture. Throughout the year, they organize events such as film screenings, cultural activities, and traditional Italian celebrations.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Please contact faculty directly for more information.
Past opportunities include: Italian-Canadian Foodways Volunteer Partnership Coordinator/Research Assistant.