Yoga & Creative Writing (Athens & the Peloponnese, 2024)
Explore Athens & the Southern part of Greece, explore mountains, seas and shores, ancient settlements and sustainable practices, immerse yourself in the Greek nature and get inspired through this course of Yoga & Creative Writing.
Days: 14
June 11 - June 25, 2024
The Philosophy of Mathematics (Athens & Samos, 2024)
The Pythagoreans’ demonstration of the incommensurability of the diagonal of a square with its side marks a watershed moment in intellectual history. For the first time, human reason was elevated
Days: 14
May 19th, 2024 - June 2nd, 2024
Mediterranean Nutrition and Food Systems (Chios, 2024) in collaboration with UC Berkeley
A unique study abroad opportunity to delve into the abundance of Chios’ unrivaled tangible and intangible heritage while discovering the one-of-a-kind features of the Mediterranean Diet.
Days: 27
June 15th, 2024 - July 11th, 2024
Hospitality & Tourism Management in Crete, Greece
Crete is one of Europe’s top tourist destinations and the perfect setting for a series of experiential educational seminars and workshops in the field of hospitality and tourism management.
‘Hospitality and Tourism Management in Crete, Greece’ is an exclusive study abroad opportunity to explore the abundance of native (matchless) resources Crete has to offer, while learning about the multifaceted features of the local tourism industry.
Days: 14
Available throughout the year, upon request
Government and Politics in the Light of the Recent Financial & Refugee Crisis in Greece
This program focuses on aspects of social justice, refugee crisis, political system, and legal issues that have arisen due to the financial crisis.
Days: 14
Available throughout the year, upon request
Basketball – Sports and Diet in Ancient Greece
This program explores sports and diet in ancient Greece, while also providing a rigorous exercise schedule for participants. We cover three different aspects of sports and fitness.
Days: 14
Available throughout the year, upon request
Wrestling – Sports and Diet in Ancient Greece
This program explores sports and diet in ancient Greece, while also providing a rigorous exercise schedule for participants. We cover three different aspects of sports and fitness.
Days: 14
Available throughout the year, upon request
Soccer – Sports and Diet in Ancient Greece
This program explores sports and diet in ancient Greece, while also providing a rigorous exercise schedule for participants. We cover three different aspects of sports and fitness.
Days: 14
Available throughout the year, upon request
The Miracle of Mediterranean Products
Discover the miracle of the Mediterranean diet on a journey through the Greek countryside.
Days: 14
Available throughout the year, upon request
The Islands of Faith
This program offers an overview of the evolution of the Christian faith from the early centuries through the late medieval period. It is a comprehensive introduction to the formation of the Christian dogma, the reasons that led to the Great Schism, and the impact of the Crusades in the eastern Mediterranean region.
Days: 14
Available throughout the year, upon request
The church of Saint Paul
This course consists of an academic pilgrimage to Late Antique and Byzantine Attica, Boeotia, and Corinth, where Saint Paul preached the message of Christ and developed some key concept of the new religion.
Days: 14
Available throughout the year, upon request
The Despotate of the Morea
Through guided visits to historical sites and ecclesiastical monuments we will survey a world of conflict and coexistence between East and West.
Days: 14
Available throughout the year, upon request
The Heartland of Byzantium
This program uses the prism of iconography and architecture to explore key concepts of Byzantine history, art, and culture. Participants will visit important Byzantine cities in northern Greece, like Thessaloniki, where they will have the opportunity to study outstanding examples of religious architecture and wall painting.
Days: 14
Available throughout the year, upon request
The Venetian Conquest
This course is for participants who are not afraid to get their feet wet. We will use a sailing boat to visit the islands of the Cyclades, where we will explore the consequences of the partition of the Byzantine Empire by the Crusaders and the role of individual Venetians in the establishment of the Duchy of Naxos.
Days: 14
Available throughout the year, upon request
The Origins of the Theater
To the ancient Greeks, the theater was a form of entertainment taken very seriously. There are more than fifty extant theaters in mainland Greece and the islands of the Aegean Sea, a powerful reminder of the importance of drama in the social and religious life of the ancient polis.
Days: 14
Available throughout the year, upon request
Homeric Routes
This will be an epic journey along the routes immortalized by the famous epic poet Homer, as we uncover the real lives of the heroes of the Trojan War and the mysteries of the Mycenaean Civilization. We will delve into the legacy of the legendary blind poet and discover the Mycenaean culture, society, and landscapes by exploring the remains of the majestic palaces from where the kings ruled in war and peace.
Days: 14
Available throughout the year, upon request
The Cycladic Civilization
The Cyclades fulfil their collective name (kyklos in Greek means circle) by encircling the sacred island of Delos, the mythical birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, the twin offspring of Zeus by Leto.
Days: 14
Available throughout the year, upon request
The Minoan Civilization
Join us on a route to unveil the vibrant and mysterious Minoan society through art, archaeology, architecture, mythology, religion, and material culture.
Days: 14
Available throughout the year, upon request
The World of Alexander
Join us for a panoramic view of Alexander the Great’s life and legacy. Develop an understanding of the nexus between geography and imperialism in Alexander’s military accomplishments that resulted in the creation of a grand empire spanning Egypt, Asia Minor, Mesopotamia and India.
Days: 14
Available throughout the year, upon request
The Art of Ceramics in Ancient Greece
Pottery is one of the most common items to be found in archaeological excavations. The examination of different styles of pottery gives us an interesting view into ancient history.
Days: 14
Available throughout the year, upon request