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GEO: Stones and Stories: Trekking Italian Landscapes in Siena (Outgoing Program)

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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Minimum GPA: 2.5 Minimum Class Standing: 2 - Sophomore, 3 - Junior, 4 - Senior
Housing Options: Apartment Subject(s): History, Literature
Program Description:
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Stones and Stories: Trekking Italian Landscapes in Siena

The Via Francigena is a pilgrimage route dating to early medieval times which became an important source of social and economic exchange. The route played a central role in the renaissance in Siena and broader Italy and was experienced by such travelers as St. Francis of Assisi, author Mary Shelley and her husband, and Italian Nationalist Guiseppe Garibaldi.  You will explore the natural and social history of the Via Francigena, with an historic and literary focus on the route from the thirteenth century to present. You will learn about the geology, natural history and microclimates through which the Via passes not only through reading, but also travelling along the trail.

GEO program fees cover cover tuition, housing, excursions, books and course materials, local transportation pass, and on-site orientation. Insurance and a 24-hour emergency service are also included. For information on scholarship funding, please visit the Scholarships & Aid page on our website.

To find out more about GEO (Global Education Oregon) study abroad programs:

Visit our website: geo.uoregon.edu
Call us toll-free at: (800) 654-2051
Email us at: geoinfo@uoregon.edu
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Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Winter 2025 10/15/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.