High School Study Abroad in Crete, Greece

This exciting adventure will take our students to some of the best destinations on the Greek islands and mainland Greece, introducing them to one of the oldest, richest, and most awe-inspiring cultures of the world. Our students will marvel at the natural beauty of Crete and the Cycladic islands, washed by the turquoise waters of the Aegean sea, the colorful seaside villages, and some of Europe’s most spectacular beaches. They will learn about Greek history, mythology, and culture in a fun and engaging way, based on our Experiential Learning Method. The students will also participate in community service projects with our Greek partners, protecting animal habitat and fighting deforestation, sea pollution, and climate change. Key Details: Dates: July 10 - July 24 Locations visited: Crete, Santorini, Naxos, and Athens Housing: Hotels and student apartments

Join World Class Programs on a dazzling, educational, and worldly experience with the Western Civilization: Greek Isles & Southern Italy Program! Our unique Experiential Learning model is designed for high schoolers of all academic backgrounds, and our staff are more than ready to help you on your journey through the Mediterranean. Our courses are completely customizable and include Western Philosophy, Classical History & Archaeology, Fine Art and Drawing, Digital Photography, Western Religion & Traditions, and Mediterranean Cuisine. Along with academic life, students learn lifelong skills in independent student accommodations within walking distance of many famous landmarks, as well as on a week-long cruise! For us, studying abroad isn't about "visiting" the Greek Isles or southern Italy, but experiencing the Mediterranean world like a real local.

If you are interested in delving into the tombs of the lost Etruscan civilization and then unearthing your way back through the ruins of Rome, Sparta, and Athens, then this program is for you. As you walk in the footsteps of the great military leaders like Julius Caesar, Pompeii and Augustus you discover how their ruthless tactics of power politics are both revered and reviled to this day. Connections between the blood sports of the Colosseum to the modern MMA fighting lead to a comparison of the athletic competitions of Ancient Olympia to the modern-day Olympics. Each day we map human connections to our past as we discover how the ideas of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle laid the foundation to our modern thought, and explore how the plays of Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides established the storyboards to today's box office hits. We visit: - Crete - Naxos - Athens - Peloponnese - Olympia - Matera - Paestum - Naples - Rome