Slovenia
ENGL/ENVR 1XX TR
Written in the Earth: Slovenian Literature, Culture, and Environment
Course meets during the Spring 2027 semester on Mondays from 1:30 to 4:10pm.
Travel occurs during May Term 2027: May 20 - 29, 2027
What is it like when a government funds arts development and green ideals? You get Slovenia! Since independence in 1991, these commitments have built a “peasant” country into one with the most writers and beekeepers per capita in the world!
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Travel Program Leaders
Liz Gray
English & Writing Arts
Kim Demyan
Reeves Library
Cost
- Self-Pay Travel Cost (Students who are not Elevate Credit Eligible): $3,000
- Your Out-Of-Pocket Cost After Elevate Credit has been Applied (Valued at $2,800 for eligible students): $200
- For all travelers:
- Insurance Fee: $65 charged directly to your Student Account
- Recommended for Meals & Personal Funds: $200-300
- Tuition: None, if part of your spring 2027 semester course load
Quick Facts
- Travel Agreement Deadline: October 15, 2026
- Program Length: 10 days
- Units: 1
- Eligibility: 2.0+ GPA, undergraduate Moravian student, valid passport, completion of AMOS Travel Portal steps 1-3
- Accessibility: The capital city is generally accessible, but we may go on a short hike one day. Alternate arrangements can be made. We anticipate having food options for vegans and vegetarians.
- Language: English
TENTATIVE Itinerary
Day 1: Depart from Bethlehem and begin travel to Slovenia.
Day 2: Arrive in Ljubljana; orientation and neighborhood walk to get situated.
Days 3–5: Explore Ljubljana’s key sites (Ljubljana Castle, Triple Bridge, Dragon Bridge, Prešeren Square) and meet with University of Ljubljana and the Slovene Writers’ Association.
Day 6: Free day; brief introduction to apiculture in Ljubljana.
Day 7: Day trip to Postojna by train to visit the cave system.
Days 8–9: Overnight in Celje with time for the castle and historic center.
Day 10: Final day in Ljubljana (free day for personal interests).
Day 11: Travel from Ljubljana to the US.