May Term in Greece Program

Every two years, Earlham offers a May Term in Greece. Above, the 2004 participants are pictured in front of the Temple of Aphaia at Aegina.

Description

The May Term in Greece Program provides an intensive cultural tour through Greece. Our goal is for students on the program to experience first-hand the wonders of Greece through the ages. Our journeys typically take us to some of the most important and impressive sites and monuments in Greece, including the ruins of ancient cities and sanctuaries, Byzantine monasteries and churches, Ottoman, Frankish, and Venetian fortresses, and, of course, many of the cultural centers of modern Greece. As we study the physical remains of Greece's past, we learn about the diverse cultures that have combined to give Greece its unique place in human history.

Leaders

May Term in Greece is traditionally led by the members of the Department of Classics. Often our leaders also include faculty members from other departments. The leaders for the 2006 May Term in Greece are:

• Susan Wise, Assistant Professor of Classics. Susan is a Classical archaeologist who is familiar with the archaeological remains and culture of ancient Greece. She has excavated archaeological sites in Greece and Turkey, including the Athenian Agora and the site of Troy.

• Steve Heiny, Professor of Classics. Steve is a Classicist with a broad knowledge of ancient Greek culture, history, language, and literature. He has traveled widely throughout Greece and has led the May Term in Greece Program many times.

• Mickey White, Professor of Theater. Mickey has extensively studied ancient Greek theater and theatrical performances. He has led the May Term in Greece Program several times

Itinerary

After a brief orientation at the Athens Center in Athens, our group spends the majority of our time traveling from one location to another in order to experience and study a wide range of Greek geography and cultural history. For the 2006 May Term, which will run from May 14 to June 8, our itinerary will include Athens, Eleusis, Corinth, Mycenae, Nauplion, Epidauros, Mistra, Nemea, Pylos, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora, Mykonos, Delos and Paros.

Eligible Students

This program is appropriate for Earlham students of any academic discipline. The program requires no prior knowledge of Greek history or Greek language (either ancient or modern). Please note that the May Term in Greece Program involves strenuous physical activity. Students must be able to walk several miles a day, navigate steep and irregular terrain, carry their own luggage, and be exposed to heat and sun for substantial periods of time.

Credits

The May Term in Greece Program counts for 3 upper level credits in Classics.

Pre-Departure Orientation

Students accepted for participation in the program are required to attend three orientation sessions during the Spring Semester. These sessions focus on the specific information needed for May Term travel, including guidelines on what to pack, what to expect in terms of overseas travel and Greek culture, expectations for academic performance and conduct on the program, An optional 1-credit seminar will be offered during Spring Semester 2006, which will provide useful background information on Greek history and culture.

Costs

The May Term in Greece program typically costs about $4,000. There is an additional $250 enrollment fee for all May Term Programs. Students are responsible for their own airfare to and from Greece. The program fee covers all travel within Greece, all room and board, and all site and museum entrance fees.

Application

The May Term in Greece Program is run in conjunction with Earlham's International Programs Office (IPO). Applications may be picked up in IPO in the Bolling Center. The application deadline for the 2005 May Term in Greece is October 10, 2005.

Program Details Subject to Change

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