{"id":12065,"date":"2019-12-31T13:00:07","date_gmt":"2019-12-31T20:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/?p=12065"},"modified":"2019-12-31T13:21:11","modified_gmt":"2019-12-31T20:21:11","slug":"20-schools-for-foodies-to-consider","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/20-schools-for-foodies-to-consider\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Schools for Foodies to Consider"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you find yourself strolling through the grocery store aisles looking for new ingredients to sample, or if you consider yourself a \u201cfoodie,\u201d then this list is for you! We\u2019re breaking down the top 20 colleges for food lovers. The colleges found below don\u2019t just have proximity to yummy restaurants, but also have culinary programs or activities on campus. So, cleanse your palate and review this heavenly sampling of possibilities.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>1. Best College for Cheese Lovers<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisc.edu\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of Wisconsin-Madison<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On-campus feature<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most badgers don\u2019t each cheese, but count Bucky Badger as the exception. UWM houses a Center for Dairy Research as part of its College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. A fully operational dairy plant, the Center advances research in areas as varied as microbiology to\u00a0 quality assurance to plant efficiency. The Center also hosts short courses in Ice Cream Retailing and Milk Pasteurization.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Off-campus attraction<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From Fromagination to the Wisconsin Cheese Shop, you\u2019ll find artisan cheeses aplenty in downtown Madison. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>2. If You\u2019re Looking for Dinner and a Show<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unlv.edu\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of Nevada, Las Vegas<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On-campus feature<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foodies know that taste isn\u2019t the only factor in finding the perfect meal. Ambiance and presentation count for a lot too! At the William F. Harrah College of Hospitality, students learn the ins and outs of the service industry. They have courses on everything from casino technology to wine pairings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Off-campus attraction<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Las Vegas Strip is nothing if not sensational and the over-the-top atmosphere doesn\u2019t stop at the hotels. You\u2019ll find some of the world\u2019s best buffets, fine dining, and even lovable greasy spoon diners.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>3. Good Food 24-7<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ciachef.edu\/cia-new-york\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Culinary Institute of America, New York campus<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On-campus feature<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want food to be your passion and your profession, look no further than the Culinary Institute of America. They offer pathways to a variety of culinary and industry-related careers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Off-campus attraction<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You only need to take a short drive to New York City to find some of the best food in the city that never sleeps. Let your taste buds guide you on a food tour of the city where you can sample food from nearly every ethnicity.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>4. Michelin Star Gazing<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usfca.edu\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of San Francisco<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On-campus feature<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The USF Magazine just printed its first Food and Drink edition. The University owns its own organic farm and hopes to become a soldier in the fight against food insecurity on campus and in its hometown. You might say that food is baked into the culture here.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Off-campus attraction<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">San Francisco boasts the greatest number of 3-star Michelin restaurants in the country. And, with Napa Valley close by, you can channel your inner sommelier (for those of age, of course!).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>5. Beer Aficionados<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.du.edu\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of Denver<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On-campus feature<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The DU Foodie Club fosters fellowship through the breaking of bread. Students learn about other cultures and ethnicities by visiting restaurants around town.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Off-campus attraction<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the amount of craft breweries in the Metro Area, Denver is arguably the Beer Capital of America. Be sure to sample those bespoke brews legally and responsibly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>6. Food as Medicine<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simmons.edu\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simmons University, Boston<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On-campus feature<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A variety of programs in Nutrition, Dietetics, and Health Promotion allow students to look at food in a medicinal manner.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Off-campus feature<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food and Boston go hand in hand. Fortunately, you can walk off the calories from that lobster roll or Boston cream pie by walking the Freedom Trail or hoofing it around the city.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>7. Farm-to-Table\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/antiochcollege.edu\/campus-life\/dining\/farm-to-table\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antioch College, Yellow Springs, OH<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On-campus feature<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Farm-to-Table campus dining options incorporate fresh, locally-sourced ingredients into menu items.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Off-campus feature<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Buckeye state is filled with local farmers markets featuring some of the best produce the Midwest has to offer. But if you\u2019re in the mood for something sweeter, check out the annual Banana Split Festival in Wilmington, OH. The festival honors the birthplace of the banana split and features a weekend filled with events paying homage to the sweet treat.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>8. If You Scream for Ice Cream<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/foodscience.psu.edu\/workshops\/ice-cream-short-course\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Penn State<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On-campus feature<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ice Cream Short Course attracts students from around the world to learn the ins and outs of ice cream manufacturing. The 7-day program covers topics from \u201ccow to cone\u201d, including research and development, production and quality control, and sales and manufacturing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Off-campus feature<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Penn State Berkey Creamery ships your favorite ice cream to 48 states. A staple in central Pennsylvania, the creamery first opened in 1865. The online retail store features over 20 sweet and creamy flavors ready to be delivered straight to your door.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>9. Maple Syrup Seekers<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uvm.edu\/cals\/proctor-maple-research-center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of Vermont<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On-campus feature<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maple syrup serves as a staple among breakfast tables across the country. At the Proctor Maple Research Center, students learn about the collection of syrup from sugar maple trees and chemistry of sap.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Off-campus feature<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit a maple syrup farm during sugaring season (mid-February through April) and view a demonstration of the transformation from sap to syrup.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>10. Cajun and Creole<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uno.edu\/student-involvement-leadership\/orgs\/food-adventurers-culture-club\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of New Orleans<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On-campus feature<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Food Adventurers and Culture Club is perfect for the foodie looking to diversify their palate. Students and staff meet twice a month to learn about (and taste!) food from different cultures. The best part? Once a month the meetings are held in a restaurant in the New Orleans area.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Off-campus feature<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Orleans dishes are famous for their Cajun and Creole roots. Take a stroll down the streets of the Historic French Quarter, where you\u2019ll find plenty of restaurants to choose from. Order a traditional dish like gumbo or jambalaya for dinner and save room for beignets for dessert!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>11. Fresh Seafood<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oregonstate.edu\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oregon State University<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On-campus feature<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Food Committee is a student organization affiliated with the Oregon Section Institute of Food Technologists. Students receive hands-on training from culinary workshops and even learn to smoke salmon during the club\u2019s annual trip to Astoria Seafood Lab.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Off-campus feature<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foodies have the option of dining on fresh seafood locally sourced from Newport, OR in addition to touring the farmer-owned Tillamook Cheese Factory. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>12. Food(ie) Festivals<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artinstitutes.edu\/austin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Art Institute of Austin<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On-campus feature<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foodies may know their way around the kitchen, but the Culinary Arts program elevates a student\u2019s understanding of the global cuisine and the food service industry. The curriculum covers culinary techniques, management by menu, nutrition, and foodservice technology.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Off-campus feature<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Austin Food + Wine Festival attracts foodies from all over the world. A blend of gourmet dishes to sample, live music to dance to, and a vibrant community make events like the \u201cRock Your Taco\u201d competition a fun and tasty attraction.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>13. Southern Hospitality<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savannahtech.edu\/programs\/culinary-arts-diploma\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Savannah Technical College<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On-campus feature<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New to the art of cooking? The Culinary Arts Diploma covers the fundamentals of baking and cooking principles as well as leadership and career success skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Off-campus feature<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sample traditional southern dishes, including shrimp and grits and fried green tomatoes at the annual Savannah Food Truck festival. Thousands attend each year to visit craft vendors, participate in outdoor yoga, and of course &#8211; taste food.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>14. For the Instagraming Foodie<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nossi.edu\/degree-programs\/photography\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nossi College of Art, Nashville, TN<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On-campus feature<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nossi offers a Food Photography course that teaches the basics of photographing food. Learn the tricks of the trade, including lighting and shopping for props, that will showcase each mouth-watering detail of your meal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Off-campus feature<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located in Nashville, TN, foodies can expect to dine on hot chicken and barbecue while listening to sweet sounds of country music.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>15. Cuban-Inspired<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/welcome.miami.edu\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of Miami<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On-campus feature<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Division of Student Affairs offers a \u201cCollege Survival Cooking\u201d class to help students learn the basics of preparing meals on a college budget.<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Off-campus feature<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foodies can start their day in Miami with a Cafe Cubano and later indulge in empanadas after a day at the beach.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>16. Salivating over the Southwest\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asu.edu\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arizona State University<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On-campus feature<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For foodies interested in the business of food, a degree in food industry management from ASU\u2019s W. P. Carey School may be the right fit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Off-campus feature<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treat yourself to southern Arizona\u2019s Mexican-inspired dishes, including ceviche, tostadas and chimichangas at the Arizona Taco Festival. Held each fall, foodies can enjoy a taco eating contest, hot sauce expo, and live music.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>17. Deep Dish for Days<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/illinois.edu\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of Illinois ACES<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On-campus feature<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Undergraduates are offered a Food Science Minor option featuring courses like Food Analysis and Sensory Evaluation of Food.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Off-campus feature<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Illinois doesn\u2019t disappoint when it comes to food. With Chicago located within a few hours\u2019 drive, foodies can fill up on a slice of deep-dish pizza or a Chicago-style hotdog.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>18. Coastal Cuisine<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umd.edu\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of Maryland Extension<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On-campus feature<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of Maryland Extension\u2019s Grow It Eat It program teaches students to cultivate their own food using sustainable practices.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Off-campus feature<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maryland is known for culinary dishes featuring the delicate blue crab. Dine at a local crab house to find out what makes these crustaceans irresistible to seafood lovers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>19. Wings and Things<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.buffalo.edu\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University at Buffalo<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On-campus feature<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the foodie interested in learning the fundamentals of nutrition, University at Buffalo\u2019s Nutrition Minor is designed to accompany an array of undergraduate majors, including Psychology and Exercise Science.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Off-campus feature<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buffalo\u2019s claim to fame is the chicken wing. Foodies flock to Buffalo to dine at the restaurants that first served deep fried wings in a spicy \u201cBuffalo\u201d sauce.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>20. Paradise in the Pacific<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/maui.hawaii.edu\/foodinnovation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of Hawai\u2019i, Maui College<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On-campus feature<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As part of the University of Hawai\u2019i Maui College, the Maui Food Innovation Center offers non-credit and certificate-based training programs to help aspiring local food entrepreneurs bring their products to market.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Off-campus feature<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This island in the Pacific is known for traditional Hawaiian dishes often found at a luau. From kalua pig to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mahi mahi, your taste buds won\u2019t be disappointed!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These schools offer foodies the opportunity to expand their palate while studying in the most delicious cities in the country. Need help finding the right school for you? Check out our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/college-search.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">College Search Tool.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you find yourself strolling through the grocery store aisles looking for new ingredients to sample, or if you consider yourself a \u201cfoodie,\u201d then this list is for you! We\u2019re breaking down the top 20 colleges for food lovers. The colleges found below don\u2019t just have proximity to yummy restaurants, but also have culinary programs<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":34,"featured_media":12068,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[3661,3660,852,3663],"class_list":{"0":"post-12065","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-colleges","8":"tag-food-lover","9":"tag-foodie","10":"tag-nutrition","11":"tag-top-20","12":"ad_tags-culinary","13":"ad_tags-nutrition"},"better_featured_image":{"id":12068,"alt_text":"Foodie eating a meal at college","caption":"Happy people sharing their healthy 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