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Greece Winter

Dates

December 27, 2023 – January 7, 2024

Cost

$3,195 + airfare
Scholarships & Financial Aid

Subjects

Classics, English, History, Popular Culture, Psychology

Deadlines

Aug. 1: Apply Early & Save $100
Sept. 15: Regular Deadline 

Program Overview

Greece, a country of dramatic natural beauty and rich cultural traditions, provides students a true adventure as they learn about the ancient peoples whose literature, political ideas, philosophy, notions of health and well-being, religion, art and architecture continue to shape our lives. This winter program begins with an exploration of the capital, Athens before flying to the impressive Greek island of Crete.  Note: Students should be aware that some excursions may be physically strenuous and involve walking over rocky terrain.

Note: Studying abroad likely is more physically strenuous than you are used to at home. KIIS study abroad programs typically involve approx. 5-10 miles of walking (approx. 10,000-20,000 steps) or the like in a day, including the possibility of walking, hiking, and climbing stairs in heat and humidity, over elevations at higher altitudes, and over rocky terrain. See Health & Wellness for more information.

Language Requirement: None. All courses are taught in English. 

Accommodations: Hotel, 3-5 people per room.

Orientation: Mandatory orientation on Saturday, November 4, 2023, in Elizabethtown, KY. Go to our Orientation page for more information. 

Courses

All courses are taught in English and are 3 credit hours. You may enroll in 1 course.

ENG 396 Mythology

Dr. Richard King

No stories contain greater richness and depth, and none have been more influential, than those we call “Greek myths.” Students learn to read the manifestations of myth in sculpture and vases as well as selections from ancient texts. We visit the Athenian Acropolis, Eleusis, Delos, Argos, and Mycenae, the very settings in which the mythological episodes take place.

HIST 490 Topics: Day to Day in Ancient Greece

Dr. Christine Shea

What did the ancients wear? eat? hate? love? How did they spend their days and nights? How did they survive without the car, movies, texting? How did they make their money? What did they think about the good life, death, politics, sex? Why do we care? This course explores the ordinary lives of ancient Greeks— and of the Romans, Jews, Egyptians, and Christians who lived near them— as we wander their towns and poke our noses into what remains of their homes, temples, stores, streets.

ENG 290 / POP 399 Topics: Instagramming Plato

Dr. Jeff Rice

In the Phaedrus, Phaedrus urges Socrates to leave the city, his place of comfort, in order to hear about a speech, which was a form of new media for the Greeks. Today, we have Facebook, Twitter, Tik Tok, and Instagram as social media options for expression. In this class, as we move out of our places of comfort for a new country, we’ll use one of these platforms, Instagram, to create an Instagram based project based on what we learn.

PSY 299 Topics: Nonverbal Behavior and Communication

Dr. Robert Mitchell

Students will read about and explore human nonverbal behavior and communication, and gain knowledge of distinctively human characteristics such as artifact creation and art. Students will compare Greek and American styles of behavior, and examine art, architecture, cemeteries, parks, and other human-made artifacts in Athens and Crete.

All KIIS course credit is awarded by Western Kentucky University. Prior to your KIIS program, please speak with your home campus academic advisor and/or study abroad office to determine course equivalencies. Grades will be transferred to your home institution in late January after the completion of the program. Course offerings are subject to change according to enrollment. For more information, visit Transcripts & Grades.

Program Excursions

Heraklion, Crete

In Crete, we stay in the port city of Heraklion, our base for excursions on the island. The Koules Fortress built by the Venetians makes an impressive entrance to the old town built around the harbor and waterfront. The massive walls still stand dotted around the city, a reminder of the Venetian fortification.

Knossos, Crete

We visit the ancient city of Knossos, where the evidence points to inhabitants from the neolithic times. We will have time to discover the extensive Bronze Age Archaeological site and see the site of the Minoan Palace (first built around 1900 B.C.). Is this the labyrinth of Theseus?

What's Included

Program Cost: $3,195 + airfare

Earn 3 Credit Hours

Group Flight (Optional)

Airport Transfers in Athens

Accommodations

Breakfast

Groups Excursions & Transport

Security Evacuation Protection

Medical Insurance

Program Director & Faculty
on-site 24/7

To help you budget, keep in mind that you are responsible for the cost of your textbooks & materials, passport fees ($165), two meals per day + personal expenses (approx. $400, or if you are an avid shopper, you may consider bringing additional funds), and any fees from your college/university.

Although KIIS tries to foresee all possible expenses in formulating program fees, please note that dramatic fluctuations in foreign currency valuations and/or airline surcharges may affect the total cost of the program.

Group Flight

Estimated Cost: $1,600 – $1,700

The Greece Winter program offers a group flight option where you can travel to/from Athens, Greece with other students and faculty. If you choose this option, KIIS will purchase a round-trip flight ticket for you. The flight cost will be added to your final program fee on November 1. The group flight will depart from Cincinnati or Louisville.

If not selecting the group flight, you are responsible to purchase your own roundtrip airfare.

The flight to Athens, Greece is overnight arriving the following morning. On the return, the flight from Greece  to the USA departs and arrives on the same day.Visit Flights and Passports & Visas for more information.

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Dates

December 27, 2023 – January 7, 2024

Cost

$3,195 + airfare
Scholarships & Financial Aid

Subjects

Classics, English, History, Popular Culture, Psychology

Deadlines

Aug. 1: Apply Early & Save $100
Sept. 15: Regular Deadline 

Program Overview

Greece, a country of dramatic natural beauty and rich cultural traditions, provides students a true adventure as they learn about the ancient peoples whose literature, political ideas, philosophy, notions of health and well-being, religion, art and architecture continue to shape our lives. This winter program begins with an exploration of the capital, Athens before flying to the impressive Greek island of Crete.  Note: Students should be aware that some excursions may be physically strenuous and involve walking over rocky terrain.

Note: Studying abroad likely is more physically strenuous than you are used to at home. KIIS study abroad programs typically involve approx. 5-10 miles of walking (approx. 10,000-20,000 steps) or the like in a day, including the possibility of walking, hiking, and climbing stairs in heat and humidity, over elevations at higher altitudes, and over rocky terrain. See Health & Wellness for more information.

Language Requirement: None. All courses are taught in English. 

Accommodations: Hotel, 3-5 people per room.

Orientation: Mandatory orientation on Saturday, November 4, 2023, in Elizabethtown, KY. Go to our Orientation page for more information. 

Courses

All courses are taught in English and are 3 credit hours. You may enroll in 1 course.

ENG 396 Mythology

Dr. Richard King

No stories contain greater richness and depth, and none have been more influential, than those we call “Greek myths.” Students learn to read the manifestations of myth in sculpture and vases as well as selections from ancient texts. We visit the Athenian Acropolis, Eleusis, Delos, Argos, and Mycenae, the very settings in which the mythological episodes take place.

HIST 490 Topics: Day to Day in Ancient Greece

Dr. Christine Shea

What did the ancients wear? eat? hate? love? How did they spend their days and nights? How did they survive without the car, movies, texting? How did they make their money? What did they think about the good life, death, politics, sex? Why do we care? This course explores the ordinary lives of ancient Greeks— and of the Romans, Jews, Egyptians, and Christians who lived near them— as we wander their towns and poke our noses into what remains of their homes, temples, stores, streets.

ENG 290 / POP 399 Topics: Instagramming Plato

Dr. Jeff Rice

In the Phaedrus, Phaedrus urges Socrates to leave the city, his place of comfort, in order to hear about a speech, which was a form of new media for the Greeks. Today, we have Facebook, Twitter, Tik Tok, and Instagram as social media options for expression. In this class, as we move out of our places of comfort for a new country, we’ll use one of these platforms, Instagram, to create an Instagram based project based on what we learn.

PSY 299 Topics: Nonverbal Behavior and Communication

Dr. Robert Mitchell

Students will read about and explore human nonverbal behavior and communication, and gain knowledge of distinctively human characteristics such as artifact creation and art. Students will compare Greek and American styles of behavior, and examine art, architecture, cemeteries, parks, and other human-made artifacts in Athens and Crete.

All KIIS course credit is awarded by Western Kentucky University. Prior to your KIIS program, please speak with your home campus academic advisor and/or study abroad office to determine course equivalencies. Grades will be transferred to your home institution in late January after the completion of the program. Course offerings are subject to change according to enrollment. For more information, visit Transcripts & Grades.

Program Excursions

Heraklion, Crete

In Crete, we stay in the port city of Heraklion, our base for excursions on the island. The Koules Fortress built by the Venetians makes an impressive entrance to the old town built around the harbor and waterfront. The massive walls still stand dotted around the city, a reminder of the Venetian fortification.

Knossos, Crete

We visit the ancient city of Knossos, where the evidence points to inhabitants from the neolithic times. We will have time to discover the extensive Bronze Age Archaeological site and see the site of the Minoan Palace (first built around 1900 B.C.). Is this the labyrinth of Theseus?

What's Included

Program Cost: $3,195 + airfare

Earn 3 Credit Hours

Group Flight (Optional)

Airport Transfers in Athens

Accommodations

Breakfast

Groups Excursions & Transport

Security Evacuation Protection

Medical Insurance

Program Director & Faculty
on-site 24/7

To help you budget, keep in mind that you are responsible for the cost of your textbooks & materials, passport fees ($165), two meals per day + personal expenses (approx. $400, or if you are an avid shopper, you may consider bringing additional funds), and any fees from your college/university.

Although KIIS tries to foresee all possible expenses in formulating program fees, please note that dramatic fluctuations in foreign currency valuations and/or airline surcharges may affect the total cost of the program.

Group Flight

Estimated Cost: $1,600 – $1,700

The Greece Winter program offers a group flight option where you can travel to/from Athens, Greece with other students and faculty. If you choose this option, KIIS will purchase a round-trip flight ticket for you. The flight cost will be added to your final program fee on November 1. The group flight will depart from Cincinnati or Louisville.

If not selecting the group flight, you are responsible to purchase your own roundtrip airfare.

The flight to Athens, Greece is overnight arriving the following morning. On the return, the flight from Greece  to the USA departs and arrives on the same day.Visit Flights and Passports & Visas for more information.

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