Pacific University Travel Writing Class in Tuscany

Tuscany's rich history, beauty, and current challenges will be the focus of our travel writing course.   

Students' study will include 

• drawing class on the vibrant piazza in Prato  

• visit to the Uffizi Gallery and Duomo in Florence

• cooking class in the Chianti countryside

• public reading of student's own writing at La Macina Di San Cresci, an 1100 year old church and villa 

• afternoon bicycling atop the wall of the ancient capital city of Lucca

• gelato together in Panzano, a medieval town with a panoramic view

• and more!

Cost: $3,950  Includes air fare, in-country travel, food, lodging, study excursions, and events. 

In the spring semester (2 credits), participating students will develop their own questions about an aspect of the aesthetics, history, and culture of Italy.

During our travels in May and early June (2 credits), and with the help of Italian experts and local people, students will collect impressions for an informed and creative perspective. Students will develop innovative travel writing and digital online stories to share their discoveries.

Examples of travel writing projects:

• Olive Trees in Mythology and Today in Tuscany

• Interview with Artists and Farmers Preserving Traditional Chianti Culture

• Contemporary Life in a Medieval Walled City

• Restoring an 1100 Year old Church in Chianti

• Coffee and Its History in Tuscany, a Personal Quest

Meet Jodelle, Pacific University's first Intern to Tuscany. She turned her internship into an exciting job in Italy.

The International Artist Residence, located in an 1100 year old villa and church where we will study.