Writers in Florence

A Tuscan Retreat for Emerging Writers

Writers in Florence (to be offered in Summer 2023): In this Tuscan retreat for undergraduates, students work intensively to generate new writing while finding literary inspiration in the enchanting, historically rich setting of Florence and Villa La Pietra. The program features nightly readings and lectures on writing and the writer’s life. On weekends, students have the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of their literary predecessors: they might walk along the Arno River, view the sunset from Piazzale Michelangelo, or visit Tuscan gardens and vineyards. Classes and events are held at Villa La Pietra (pictured). Bequeathed to NYU in 1994 by Sir Harold Acton, the Florentine campus consists of 5 historic villas and 57 acres of gardens and olive groves. 

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How to Apply

This writing intensive will be offered again in Summer 2023. Writers in Florence is open to eligible NYU and visiting (non-NYU) undergraduates. Please visit the NYU Summer Study Abroad page and check back for updates regarding the application launch.

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Key Program Information

Program Dates 
Writers in Florence will be offered again in Summer 2023.

Academic Information and Schedule
Writers in Florence awards 8 points of undergraduate credit. The academic schedule is as follows:

Tuesdays-Fridays 
Schedule TBA: Afternoon workshops and craft classes in either fiction or poetry 
Select mornings and/or evenings: Colloquia events including readings and talks by acclaimed guest writers and field trips to local cultural sites.

Course Offerings
Students register for one of the following courses:

Writers in Florence: Fiction
CRWRI-UA.9828.001
 
Writers in Florence: Poetry
CRWRI-UA.9829.001

Program Costs and Housing Information
Please see the NYU Summer Study Abroad page for information on program costs and housing. Information on financial assistance can be found here. 

Have Questions?

For questions about the application process, costs, eligibility, and general study abroad, please contact:
NYU Summer Study Abroad
Phone: 212-998-4433

For academic questions, please contact:
NYU Creative Writing Program 
writers.in.florence@nyu.edu