PAIDEIA Study Abroad Programs in Greece

  Greece

• Athens: 
Athinai (Athens)

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Winter 
Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 1-2 years

Description: Fall semester commence on September 1st and is completed by December 20th. Spring semester commence on February 1st and is completed by May 10. Fall semester students have the option to take a course at the end of August for three weeks at Dion for history and Archaeology of Ancient Greece. Minimum number of courses per semester are four and the maximum six.

Students are housed at rental apartments. Arrangements have been made for one meal daily (supper), seven days a week for the entire semester. All courses are offered in English, with the study of Modern Greek Language as a complement. Some background in the Greek Language is desirable but not required. All programs are full time and courses must be approved prior to departure. Students should also check with their advisors to find out how the credits earned overseas can be applied to the degree program.

It is preferable that students have a grade point average of 2.5 and above. The courses will be taught in English (except Greek Language Courses) by regular professors of the Aristotle University and University of Macedonia in Thessaloniki and of the University of Aegean and National Center for Marine Research in Rhodes. The Thessaloniki and Rhodes PAIDEIA study abroad programs are recognized by the University of Connecticut (UCONN), the University of Rhode Island (URI), University of Hartford (CT), Haboldt State University, and others. Scholarships are available to every qualified student. Students of Classics and Hellenic Studies are encouraged to apply.

Highlights: Greece is a land of contrasts; picturesque islands, rugged mountains, isolated rural villages and modern cities. Every aspect of this amazing country reveals the diversity, complexity, enthusiasm, and intensity with which life is lived in Greece. With a single glance one can easily discern aspects of the ancient world, Byzantine culture and contemporary pragmatism. Here you can learn about Classical Civilization, walk through ancient streets, share the passion of local politics, witness archaeological sites, monuments,etc.

Athens is the largest city in Greece, a classical city full of Classical, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine and Modern Monuments. Athens is the Center of all the Centers in the world. Athens is the city of the Olympic Idea, the birth place of Democracy, the city of artists with the Parthenon in Acropolis of all and for all.

University of Athens was the first university not only in Athens but also in the Balkans and the Eastern Mediterranean in general.

Thessaloniki is the second largest city in Greece, a Classical City full of Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine monuments. It was named after the sister of Alexander the Great. Over the long centuries of its history, today's capital of North Greece has been distinguished as a foundation of the Hellenistic world and as the twin capital of Byzantium after Constantinople. The Aristotle University is named after Aristotle, the great Greek Philosopher and teacher of Alexander the Great. It is the largest University in the Balkans with 60,000 students, which help define the cities rich intellectual and social life.

Rhodes has over 4,000 years of recorded history. In the Hellenistic period, Rhodes was one of the finest and most well organized cities of the known world. Its streets were lined with temples, gymnasiums, theaters, and its city port entrance was adorned with the famous "Colossus of Rhodes" one of the seven wonders of ancient world. Today is a vibrant cosmopolitan center with crystal clear waters and beautiful beaches. The Rhodes Program is in collaboration with the University of Aegean(UA) which has been established on five islands of the Aegean Archipelago. It is a rapidly growing University. Most UA's departments offer graduate level courses that lead to M.Sc. and PH.D. degrees. Particular emphasis is placed with diverse research programs established on environmental science, education, business administration and computer science, along with strong academic collaborations with European and Black Sea Universities.

The National Center for Marine Research has five institutions which carry out research into specific thematic areas of: Oceanography, Aquaculture, Marine Biological Resources, Inland Waters, Marine Biology and Genetics.

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Cost in US$: 6,500 per semester

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to Greece Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups

Scholarships are Available. - Paideia allocates scholarship grants in the range of $100 - $1,000 to encourage and help students for studies in Greece. Fall semester students have the option to go early and spring semester students to stay late for a summer class with a full scholarship in Dion or Rhodes.

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

PAIDEIA Study Abroad Programs in Greece's Mission Statement: Assist in any way possible Universities, schools, organizations, and individuals in resources, research and guidance; especially pertaining to Greek culture, art, history and religion.

Year Founded: 1977