Study in Greece with HISA
Program Overview
HISA is an accredited, engaging and trip-intensive study abroad program on the vibrant and exciting Cycladic Greek island of Paros. Students can take courses in Arts and Humanities towards their majors, as electives or just for fun. Emphasis is placed on self-exploration and individual creative expression, all within a Greek island atmosphere of beauty, personal freedom and artistic inspiration. ...
HISA is an accredited, engaging and trip-intensive study abroad program on the vibrant and exciting Cycladic Greek island of Paros. Students can take courses in Arts and Humanities towards their majors, as electives or just for fun. Emphasis is placed on self-exploration and individual creative expression, all within a Greek island atmosphere of beauty, personal freedom and artistic inspiration. HISA's classes are held in a traditional Cycladic market house located in the center of Paroikia, the most bustling, active port town on Paros. The program includes a trip-intensive lectured exploration of the Greek islands in which students can visit famed historic and beautiful Greek and optional Croatian sites of their history textbooks and popular films while developing their portfolios side...
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- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
- Winter
- Academic Year
- Art & Fine Arts
- Art History
- Classical Studies
- Creative Writing
- Culture
Updated Jul 30, 2026
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Locations
- Paros, Greece
Fields & Subjects
- Art & Fine Arts
- Art History
- Classical Studies
- Creative Writing
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered: Year Round
- Terms Available: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter, Academic Year
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18-30
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Refund Policy
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Suzanne Leigh Barut
Participated in 2012
AlumniLeigh is a Turkish-American student from Maryland studying fine arts. She is currently working in Istanbul, Turkey and teaching English as a second la...
I was studying fine arts, with a particular interest in painting. I wasn't thrilled by my classes, performing activities like chasing chickens around the room to do quick sketches of them and doing landscape paintings in a pretty large, formal class. I understand the functionality of these exercises but it didn't reach me or interest me very much.
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Sigrid Heath
Interviewed in 2014
StaffAfter graduate school, Sigrid Heath began her career in the mid-70s in a regional theater movement with many notable actors and other skilled actors, ...
I have been with HISA for about four years. A Literature teacher had a family emergency and had to return to the States just as the spring semester was entering its last month. I took over his class. I began teaching other courses as needed.
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Abraham Falk-Rood
Participated in 2011
AlumniAfter graduating from Vassar, Abraham (fondly known by friends and family as Abby) moved back to Berkeley, CA, to work as a guitar teacher and a priva...
I was just ready to explore the world. It seemed like a shame that I had only left the US once, when I was a kid, for a couple weeks.
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