While abroad, the Food Correspondent will:

• Explore a wide variety of local dishes, markets, and dining customs

• Create weekly content that reflects both the culinary experience and the cultural context

• Capture their journey through short-form videos and journal-style reflections

When the student returns to campus they will collaborate with Elon Dining chefs to co-host a pop-up or featured dining event, recreating some of the most memorable dishes they experienced abroad.

• Journal Entries: Weekly reflections detailing food experiences, local insights, and cultural observations

• Instagram Reels: Includes 1 intro video, 1 recap, and weekly short-form content highlighting key food moments and discoveries

• Recipe Development: Food correspondents collaborate with the Elon Dining culinary team to recreate dishes they documented while abroad

• Pop-Ups or Takeovers: Utilizing the recipes developed the student will host pop-ups or station takeovers highlighting the dishes they loved while studying abroad

The selected Student Food Correspondent receives a stipend to support their food exploration while abroad. This funding helps cover meals, snacks, and food-related activities that fuel content creation and cultural engagement. The students are required to keep a running expense report with receipts to ensure transparency and appropriate use of funds.

• Integrate global experiences into Elon’s campus dining culture

• Celebrate the intersection of food and identity

• Empower students to lead authentic storytelling

• Inspire globally minded culinary initiatives and connections on campus