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Greece Comes Alive: The Acropolis, Marketplace, and "Ports seen for the first time"
ABOUT ATHENS
Live and study surrounded by the sights of ancient and modern Greece in Athens, the birthplace of democracy. Experience the Acropolis and the Parthenon. Wander through the bustling city streets and discover hidden treasures on almost every corner. Explore the traffic-free streets of the Plaka - known for its flea markets, lively tavernas, and shops. Enjoy the Mediterranean climate and savor the fresh local cuisine, shop for fruit and vegetables in the weekly outdoor neighborhood farmers’ market. Go everywhere in the city on the new underground metro, where each stop is a museum featuring archeological discoveries uncovered during construction. Travel by ferry to the nearby islands of Aegina, Poros, and Spetses, or go further to Myconos, Paros and Santorini. Immerse yourself in the relaxed pace of this lively city on the Aegean Sea. Live in apartments five minutes walk from your classrooms, and 15 minutes from the shopping area of the center city.
Athens is a colorful, vibrant capital and known as the birthplace of western civilization. The unique combination of ancient culture and contemporary life makes Athens an experience rich in history and contrast.
On many a summer’s morn to enter,
With what joy, with what anticipation,
Ports seen for the first time.
From Constantine Cavafy’s poem “Ithaca"
AHA Greece offers you the opportunity to study on the fall or spring semester Humanities program, or the summer Art, Poetry or Greek Language programs.
SUMMER ART PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Three-week summer program
- Designed for art majors or minors, or students who have never taken an art course before, who are looking for a unique artistic experience
- No previous Greek language required
- Visit artists' studios, meet with artists, and view current work
- Showcase your work in a public exhibition at the end of the program
- Use the vibrant city of Athens as an inspiration for your own artwork
- Excursions have included the stunning Island of Aegina
- Students live in shared apartments walking distance to the Athens Centre
SUMMER POETRY PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Three-week summer program
- Designed for writing majors or minors, or students who have not tried writing poetry before, who are looking to improve their writing skills
- No previous Greek language required
- Focus on writing and the appreciation of poetry in Athens, the birthplace of western literature
- Excursions have included the stunning Island of Aegina
- Students live in shared apartments walking distance to the Athens Centre
SUMMER MODERN GREEK LANGUAGE PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Three-week summer program
- Designed for students who wish to begin learning the language or to improve their Greek language skills
- No previous Greek language required
- The Athens Centre's Modern Greek language program is widely regarded as a benchmark for language programs worldwide
- Immerse yourself in Athens with the sights and sounds of ancient and modern
- Excursions have included the stunning Island of Aegina
- Students live in shared apartments walking distance to the Athens Centre
HUMANITIES PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Fall and spring semester programs
- Courses in Archaeology, Architecture, Art History, Classics, Fine Arts, History, Modern Greek Language, Psychology and Sociology
- No previous Greek language required
- All content courses taught in English
- The city of Athens and destinations outside of the classroom, like the Parthenon or the Acropolis, are important components of each course
- Overnight excursions include trips to Crete, Delphi, and Peloponnese
- Students live in shared apartments walking distance to the Athens Centre
