Roukema Center for International Education
Office of Study Abroad & Off-Campus Programs
GREECE: History, Culture and Contemporary Society
[OVERVIEW]
- Term: May
- Location: Athens, Greece
- Credits: 2 credits
- Disclaimer: All Ramapo College students in good academic and judicial standing are eligible. Students of other U.S. colleges or universities are also eligible.
[COURSE OVERVIEW]
Course Description (INTL 130) - History, Culture & Contemporary Society in Greece
During participants visit to Greece, they will go back in time to understand the incredible history of Greece through exploration of the many important sites and ruins. Simultaneously, students will also meet with local peoples to acquire an understanding of the current challenges facing Greece and the many ways in which people at all levels are working to solve these challenges.
[ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS]
- Panathenaic Stadium
- Lycabettus Hill
- Acropolis of Athens
- Dionysus Theater
- Acropolis Museum
- Benaki Museum
- Agora of Athens/Theseion
- Monastiraki neighboorhood
- National Archaeological Museum
- Greek Parliament
- NGOs working with refugees
- Epidaurus
- Olive Oil farm visit
- Mycenae
- Nafplio (1st capital of modern Greece)
- Isthmus Canal
- Palamidi Fortress
- Epidaurus Ancient Theater
- Beach
[ACCOMODATIONS & MEALS]
Students will reside in centrally-located hotels. All breakfasts are included, as well as some additional meals.
[PROGRAM COST]
Program fee: $3665
Program fee includes: round-trip international airfare; comprehensive pre-departure and on-site orientation; health & security insurance; on-site accommodations; all breakfasts; all excursions and entrance fees; and in-country program transportation.
Program fee does not include: some meals; personal expenses
Payment Timeline |
Application Deadline |
Mar. 2 |
Commitment &
$500 Deposit (non-refundable) |
Mar. 15 |
Payment #1: $1055 |
Apr. 1 |
Payment #2: $1055 |
Apr. 15 |
Payment #3: $1055 |
May 1 |
Late Fees : A late fee of $35 will be assessed for each payment not received by the payment deadlines communicated to you by the International Programs Office.
Note : There will be a 3-day grace period before a late fee is assessed.
[SCHOLARSHIPS]
Scholarships are available for eligible applicants:
http://www.ramapo.edu/study-abroad/scholarships/
[FACULTY]
Professor Vassiliki Flenga
vflenga@ramapo.edu
[FOR FURTHER INFORMATION]
The Roukema Center for International Education
Ramapo College of New Jersey
505 Ramapo Valley Road - ASB123, Mahwah, NJ 07430 USA
Telephone: (201) 684-7533
E-mail:
goabroad@ramapo.edu