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CIEE Business + Culture in Athens, Greece (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Athens, Greece
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Housing Options: Apartment (shared), Homestay
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Accounting, African Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Architecture, Art History, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Child Development, Classical Studies, Communications, Communications & Journalism, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Culture, Design, Ecology, Economics, Education, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Studies, European Studies, Fashion Design, Film & Media Study, Finance, Fine Art, Gender Studies, Geography, Geology, Graphic Design, History, Interior Design, International Business, International Relations, Internships, IT/Computer Science, Law, Linguistics, Management, Marine Science, Marketing, Mathematics & Statistics, Media Studies, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Public Policy, Public Relations, Religion/Theology, Service Learning, Social Science, Sociology, Sports Science, Studio Arts, Sustainability, Theater/Drama, Urban Studies, Writing, Zoology Program Type: Internship Abroad, Study Abroad
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Description:

Business + Culture

Athens, Greece

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Program Overview

Your Business + Culture program in Athens lasts a full semester and is designed for students with a background in business. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses, host institution courses, and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU, that focus on business. Enhance your experience with cross-disciplinary cultural and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Greek culture. Live and learn in Athens!

Unique Experiences

JOIN AN INTERNSHIP AND GAIN HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE

BY WORKING WITH LEADING LOCAL BUSINESSES

PARTICIPATE IN COMPANY SITE VISITS

TO LEARN FROM GREEK ENTREPRENEURS AND IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE WORLD OF BUSINESS

DISCOVER ONE OF EUROPE’S MOST DYNAMIC STARTUP ECOSYSTEMS

RIGHT IN THE HEART OF ATHENS

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Program Highlights

  • Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses, host institution courses, and online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
  • Optional Internship Placements: Enhance your program with an optional for-credit internship that aligns with your career aspirations.
  • Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
  • Academic Projects: Enroll in an optional for-credit independent research project or service-learning project for increased professional development opportunities.
 

 

Excursions & Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Athens will open doors for you to explore Greece’s rich diversity, language, culture, history, contemporary trends, vibrant art, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.?? 

Samples of excursions and activities:?? 

  • Discover the historic Plaka district, where a charming atmosphere blends with ample networking opportunities in a relaxed setting 
  • Participate in a company visit to gain insight into how Greek businesses navigate EU policies and regulations 
  • Engage with local students to explore Athens' business culture and entrepreneurship through a hands-on community experience

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.  

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Orientation – an introduction to your new culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel protection included

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