Dates
May 15 - June 17, 2027Subjects
Classics, English, Psychology, Art & Design, DrawingDeadlines
Dec. 1: Apply Early & Save $100Feb. 5: 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. The 5-week program will begin in Athens and will travel to celebrated Greek cities and islands including Olympia, Mykonos, Naxos, Milos, Delphi and more. Note: Students should be aware that some excursions are physically strenuous and involve hiking 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.
Program Directors
I've taught and led university study abroad programs in Italy and Greece since 1992. Since 2007, I've co-directed KIIS Summer and Winter programs in Greece. It is a joy to provide students new opportunities to learn and experience as they discover Greece.Dr. Richard King
I am a clinical psychologist and behavior analyst in my US-based academic life, and have had the privilege to teach with KIIS for the past eleven years, in over six different countries. Working with KIIS students as we learn about and love our study abroad destination is a privilege.Dr. Myra Beth Bundy
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Courses
All courses are taught in English and are 3 credit hours. You may enroll in 1-2 courses.
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.
This class explores the impact of ACEs (Adverse Childhood Events) as well as the impact of trauma throughout the lifespan on development of behavior, social-emotional functioning, and overall mental health. Particular interest will be paid to citizen experience in both historical and recent politically violent and socially uncertain events in Greece and other relevant locations.
In this course, students will be exposed to basic ideas from the field of social psychology, focusing on the power of situations and the impact of the social environment on human behavior. In the course, students will explore topics such as self, attitudes, persuasion, prejudice, discrimination, group behavior, interpersonal attraction, aggression, and prosocial behavior. Particular emphasis will be placed on normative influence and culture.
What does it mean to live a good life? This course will combine classical Greek theories of virtue and flourishing with psychological research on wellbeing, relationships, and meaning to explore potential answers to this question. Students will explore how social environments shape an individual’s character and happiness, using both ancient wisdom and contemporary data to examine what goes into a good life.
Explore Greek art and architecture through on-site observation and studio projects. Students sketch, draw, and photograph artifacts, monuments, and buildings, then use these studies as inspiration for creative work, culminating in a portfolio that showcases technical skill, cultural understanding, and personal artistic response. This course is open to all students/majors and will serve as an upper-level art studio elective or an upper-level general elective.
Daily excursions provide opportunities to capture the unique light, textures, and forms of Greece, while independent sketching helps students develop their personal artistic voice. Draw directly from Greece’s landscapes, ruins, and museums in this hands-on studio course. Students explore graphite, ink, charcoal, and watercolor while building a sketchbook that captures their observations, creativity, and personal response to Greece’s art, architecture, and environment.
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 mid-August after the completion of the program. Course offerings are subject to change according to enrollment. For more information, visit Transcripts & Grades.
Program Excursions
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The Islands
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Athens
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Santorini (Independent/Optional)
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Delphi and Olympia
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Nafplion
Group Flight
ESTIMATED COST $1,850 - $1,950
The Greece 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 April 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 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.