Information Session: Human and Animal Interactions

Spend your winter break in Italy exploring how people and animals shape each other’s lives in ways you’ve probably never thought about. This immersive trip digs into how politics, culture, the economy, and even physical landscapes influence human–animal relationships across different communities.

You’ll see how animals play a major role in daily life, traditions, land use, and cultural identity—and how factors like history, government, and infrastructure shape those connections. By comparing Midwestern perspectives with Italy’s deep-rooted traditions and modern approaches, you’ll walk away with a global perspective on the many ways humans and animals coexist, collaborate, and impact each other.

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