Description

NYU in Athens combines classroom study of Greece - language, history, and culture with extracurricular activities and excursions to introduce students to all aspects of Greek life. Approaching modern Hellenic society and culture from an interdisciplinary perspective, the program provides students with an appreciation of the history of modern Greek language and literature and an understanding of how the Greeks have borne their classical, Byzantine, and Ottoman historical and political experiences, even as they translate them into the modern era. Classes are held at the Al Andar Center, a three-story neoclassical building conveniently located in the historical center of Athens. The center has several classrooms, study areas, a library, gallery space, screening rooms, a patio, and recreation areas. The surrounding neighborhood is active, with many cafes, restaurants, cinemas, stores, and opportunities to enjoy one of the most vibrant cities in the world.

Extracurricular activities include walking tours of Athens, visits to monuments and museums, evening outings to dramatic and musical performances, and a half-day trip to Attica's beautiful coastline and Poseidon's temple at Cape Sounion. Weekend trips include the royal tombs of Mycenae, the ancient theatre of Epidaurus, the Roman ruins at Acrocorinthus, and the oracle of Apollo at Delphi. Students visit the Cycladic islands of Naxos, Delos, and Santorini, well-known for their historical importance and breathtaking beauty. Other trips include the impressive medieval settlements of Mystras, the capital of Byzantine Greece, and Monemvasa, the imposing Byzantine-Venetian fortified port in the southern Peloponnese. All trips and excursions are under the auspices of the Greek Ministry of Culture. Summer abroad students also visit significant sites of modern Greek history, including Nafplio, the capital of the Greek state after the 1821 War of Independence and a city known for its beautiful examples of 19th-century neoclassical architecture.

Highlights

The program's trips and excursions are under the auspices of the Greek Ministry of Culture and are meant to encourage students to discover and experience modern Greece through the various lenses of its rich history. Activities may include walking tours of Athens, visits to monuments and museums, evening outings to dramatic and musical performances, and a half-day trip to Attica's beautiful coastline and Poseidon's temple at Cape Sounion. Weekend trips may include the royal tombs of Mycenae, the ancient theatre of Epidaurus, the oracle of Apollo at Delphi, Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, and the volcanic Cycladic island of Santorini. This year's program may also include a visit to the island of Crete, known not only for its historical and archaeological importance but also for its geophysical uniqueness and breathtaking beauty.

Former excursions have included the impressive medieval settlement of Mystras, the capital of Byzantine Greece, and the imposing Byzantine-Venetian fortified towns in mountainous Arcadia in the Peloponnese. There have also been visits to significant sites of modern Greek history, including Nafplion, the capital of the Greek state after the 1821 War of Independence and a city known for its beautiful examples of 19th-century neoclassical architecture, as well as the Polytechnic School of Athens, site of the 1973 student uprising against the dictatorship. All these sites offer the unique opportunity for long walks, hiking, and exploration.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Undergraduate: USD6504 Graduate: USD1070

Program Fees Include:

tuition

Experience Required

no

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