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$22,995Program Costs
5.0 / 5Overall Rating
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1997Year established

Program Overview

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

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Program Highlights

Step back in time while exploring the ancient lands of the gods beginning in Crete
Run a 100m, 200m race against your classmates where the FIRST EVER Olympic games were held before Zeus.
Run the hands of time back to when Italy was divided into states and each celebrating their own gods before the rise of the Caesar and polytheism.
Benefit from a 9:1 student/teacher ratio.
There is NOTHING that compares to a sunrise over the Roman Colosseum, while doing your morning stretches in the ruins of the Roman Forum under the Arch of Titus.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
All Program Activity Costs
Wifi Costs
Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
Group Meals
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
In-Country Transportation To & From Project
International Airfare
Required Equipment
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Pre-Departure Orientation
Academic Advising
Assistance Booking Travel
Course Materials
Academic Credit
Letter of Recommendation
Emergency Support

Program Details

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Locations

  • Athens, Greece
  • Crete, Greece
  • Naxos, Greece
  • Naples, Italy
  • Paestum, Italy
  • Rome, Italy

Fields & Subjects

  • Creative Writing
  • Photography
  • Social Sciences
  • Literature
  • English

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029
  • Terms Available
  • Fall

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Group living
  • Guest House
  • Other

Application Procedures

  • In-Person Interview when Feasible
  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Letters of Reference
  • Transcript

Age Requirement

14-17

Duration

  • 5-8 Weeks

Starts At

  • 5-8weeks: $22,995

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Darcy GillespieFebruary 2026

Get the absolute most out of their time abroad

I had an amazing experience on the term 3 Kingdoms trip to western Europe in 2019. The MEI community and teachers are very supportive and helped everyone get the absolute most out of their time abroad! Definitely recommend.

Jayne BartelsJanuary 2026

Partaking in this MEI trip changed my life

I was a student on the Europe: Kingdoms trip 2 years ago. At first, I was quite nervous about travelling with a group of people I never met before but before I knew it I felt like we were family! I can honestly say that partaking in this MEI trip changed my life and I met some truly amazing people. I loved learning outside of a traditional classroom and exploring the beautiful cities we visited during our free time. The teachers who accompanied us on the trip were extremely supportive in both academics and personal issues. I came back from my MEI experience feeling more confident in myself and had a more positive attitude overall. I highly recommend MEI and I will never forget the amazing memories our group made together.

Julia MichaudCanada · March 2021

Such an immersive experience!

I’d never been so engaged with course material before going abroad with MEI. There’s something special about feeling physically connected to the things you are learning. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and I would recommend to anyone who is considering!

Wren LandisUnited States · March 2021

Best experience of my life!

The time I spent with MEI Academy was incredible and some of the most fun I've had in my life. Each location offered a unique and rich experience; no two cities felt the same, and throughout the almost two months I traveled with MEI I almost never found myself bored. The course work was incredibly informative and often connected with the places we visited, fostering a type of learning that offered a unique and incredibly engaging perspective on history. The teachers were incredibly supportive and the trip is a fantastic social environment where I made new friends that I have stayed connected with years after leaving the program. MEI Academy was a fantastic adventure and an experience that looking back on, I couldn’t imagine passing up, I could not recommend it more.

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