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Ramapo College - Greece: History, Culture and Contemporary Society (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Athens, Greece
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: Ramapo College of New Jersey 
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 1-first year, 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior, 5-grad student, 6-other
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Anthropology, Art History, Arts, Communication, Communications, Culture, Economics, Gender Studies, History, International Business, International Studies, Jewish Studies, Liberal Arts, Literature, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Studio Art, Studio Arts, Theater/Drama, Writing Program Type: study abroad
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Description:
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Roukema Center for International Education
Office of Study Abroad & Off-Campus Programs
  

GREECE: History, Culture and Contemporary Society

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[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. 

Greek Art

[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 
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[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] 


Flenga
Professor Vassiliki Flenga
vflenga@ramapo.edu

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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