BCA in Athens, Greece

  Greece

• Athens: 
Athinai (Athens)

Term: Fall, Spring 

Description: The capital and largest city in Greece, Athens is a modern metropolis with a rich history that spans more than 3,000 years. Blending old and new, modern Athens is rapidly becoming a leading business center in the European Union and central to economic, financial, industrial, political and cultural life in Greece. In turn, Greece plays a very important role in the Balkan Countries and the European community. It is the link between Europe and Aisa.

Athens is home to ancient monuments of the classical era, such as the Parthenon and the Acropolis, as well as a variety of Roman and Byzantine monuments. The city's rich culture spans the traditional with museums, theaters, galleries, neighborhood markets and concert halls to the trendy with hip bars, dance clubs, cafés and sports venues.

Despite its rapid growth in recent years, Athens has many small neighborhoods each with their own personalities from the exotic to the upscale. The warm Mediterranean air invites many out onto their balconies and into the neighborhood cafes to enjoy conversation and wonderful Greek food. In Athens, you will meet people with rich customs and traditions and hear several languages spoken including German, English and French.

Athens Quick Facts
-Birthplace of Socrates, Pericles, Sophocles and other prominent philosophers, writers and politicians of the ancient world.
-The Parthenon, completed in 432 BC, was a temple to Athena, the patron of the city and the goddess after whom Athens was named.
-Athens offers more than 148 theatrical stages, more than any other European city.
-The first modern-day Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896, and then again in 2004 Summer Olympics.
-Athens population is around 4 million.

Highlights: Location, Location
-Live in the heart of Athens
-Furnished apartments close to City U and the American Embassy
Renowned Resident Director
-Full-time, on-site director, Aphrodite Vavouyios, is well known and loved in her native Greece. Before joining BCA, she worked for 20 years as a director and professor of Greek language and culture at the American Embassy. She also taught Greek language, culture, and literature at the University of La Verne, Athens, for 15 years. Aphrodite has worked with BCA students for more than 17 years and has supported them in numerous ways including escorting them to many wonderful sites, helping with university relations and even cooking Thanksgiving dinners.
BCA Orientation Course
-Get acquainted with Athens the first three weeks of your stay with a comprehensive orientation program that includes excursions and a course Greek Culture and Contemporary Life (3 credits).
City University
-City University offers high-caliber teaching, a world-class research base, a thriving postgraduate community and high quality life in downtown Athens. With a strong eye for innovation and enterprise, it is at the forefront of developments in teaching and research.
-Classes taught in English
-Greek language class
-Access to Greek Public Library and computer lab
Excursions and Activities
-Delphi, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Meteora, Olympia, Ancient Corinth, Sparta, Mystras and Nafplion are just a few of the sites students have visited
-Museums, Internet cafes, markets and shops nearby
Extra Educational Opportunities
-Attend BCA's International Student Conference on U.S.-European Relations (spring semester only)
-Participate in conferences about domestic terrorism and learn what the Greek government is doing to keep peace
-Visit American and Egyptian embassies to learn more about relations in the region

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American Participants.

Scholarships are Available. There are hundreds of scholarships available. Please be aware of application deadlines as it may be necessary to apply for scholarships well in advance of when you intend to study abroad.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Alumni Network

BCA Study Abroad's Mission Statement: BCA is one of the nation's oldest independent organizations committed to promoting international understanding and academic excellence through college study abroad programs for U.S. students.

Year Founded: 1962