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Global Seminar - 2024
Italy: Mediterranean Secrets to a Long Life
Discover the secrets of why people live over 100 years in "Blue Zones" as you explore Sardinia, Italy.
Prior to leaving for the global seminar, the class will meet four times. You will read texts and engage with other materials as it relates to what you will be seeing and learning while in Italy. Classes will consist of participatory activities designed to engage you in learning about the nine factors that contribute to longevity, specifically as the factors relate to Sardinia, Italy.
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