Playing to the Gods

  Greece

• Athens: 
Athinai (Athens)

Term: Summer 
Dates: July 2 - 28

Description: Experience the beauty, excitement and colorful traditions of Greece through its theatre, dance, architecture and timeless sunsets. Explore the roots of western theatre and dance while attending seminars in the origin of gods, myths and theatre; Greek language and culture; mask making, mask work, and Greek dancing. Optional daily activities include yoga, hiking, and swimming. Study sites include Hydra, Athens, Delphi, Corinth, Epidaurus, Spetses, Hermioni, and the forests of Episkopi. Students attend performances in ancient theatres throughout Greece. Meet and learn from some of Greece's most distinguished theatre and dance artists and scholars.
Immerse yourself --- Live the Dream!

Courses offered:

* DRA 155B - Ancient and Contemporary Greek theatre and Dance ( 6 units)
    - Origins of early theatres and the first actors, playwrights and dancers and their powerful influence on western performance and thought up to present day.

* DRA 198 - Directed Group Study (2 units)
    - GE credit: None

Highlights:
Athens - we will have guided tours of:
* the Acropolis and Museums
* the Parthenon Temple of Athena (goddess of wisdom)
* the Theatre of Dionysus (god of wine and drama)
* the Roman and Greek agoras
* the flea market of Monastiraki
* and we'll see dance & music performances

Delphi
Delphi was considered the centre of the ancient world where heaven met earth and man was closest to the gods. We will have guided tours of:
* the Amphitheatre
* Museum
* Sanctuary
* the Temple of Apollo (god of music) where the Oracle proclaimed her ambiguous predictions
* On the way we will visit the impressive Corinth canal and the village of Arachova, famous for its craft-work

Epidaurus
* We will see a performance in the best preserved ancient Greek theatre - the mysteries of the perfect acoustics of this 14,000 seat theatre built 2,400 years ago, are still being unwound.
* the costume museum and sanctuary where arts festivals were held to honor the god of medicine

The Island of Hydra
* A trip to the Forests of Episkopi accompanied by donkeys
* Open air Cinema
* International Arts Festival
* Boat tour of Island
* The Historical & Koundouriotis Museums

The Island of Spetses
* A comedy performanc at The Anargyrion amphitheatre in the forests
* A coach and horses tour of the port

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Fee Breakdown

* UC Students - You are a UC student if you are currently enrolled at any of University of California main campuses: (UC Berkeley, UC Merced, UC Davis, UCSB, UCLA, UC San Diego, UC Santa Cruz, UC Irvine, UC Riverside, UCSF). All other students are considered Non-UC students.

$1200.00    Program Fee (includes $300 non-refundable deposit)
$1392.00    Course Fee ($174.00/unit X 8.00 units)*
TBA             Accommodations and Activities Fee**

* Non UC Students

$1200.00    Program Fee (includes $300 non-refundable deposit)
$1952.00    Course Fee ($244.00/unit X 8.00 units)*
TBA             Accommodations and Activities Fee**

Students who enroll before the Accommodations and Activities Fee is posted will be notified via email as soon as the fee is available. If they choose to withdraw within 10 days of this notification, their deposit will be refunded.

* This fee level is based on the proposed governor's budget. The fees are subject to Regental, legislative, and gubernatorial action and may change without notice.

** This fee is subject to change based on fluctuating exchange rate and unexpected change in activities.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Greece Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 16-25

Scholarships are Available. The STA Travel award is awarded to 6 Summer Abroad participants. The deadline is February 15, 2008. Please contact us for application details.

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home